"Brilliant Book" Review: Tribes, Seth Godin
by Seth Godin
Mr. Godin cranks out great books in scores. I've read almost all of his work, and this is the book that inspired me to take immediate action. I'm going to (continue to) create my own tribe and pass on his book.*
He defines a tribe as, "a group of people connected to one another, connected to a leader, or connected to an idea." We are all meant to be part of a tribe (or several). You are in a tribe if you have a shared interest and you communicate with others who have that same interest. You might be a Dead Head or use only Apple products. This resonates for me: I run with my iPod, talk on my iPhone, and work on my MacBook Pro. If there was an Apple car, I'd drive it!
Anyone in business should develop their own tribe, according to Seth. Not only does he make a strong argument for this, he tells you exactly how to do it. I am truly inspired and have already taken the first steps in my process. If you want to expand your company, business or practice, this book is truly leading-edge and will give you the edge as you move forward. You can order it here, and here's a link to his blog. Enjoy!
*If you want to a chance to read Tribes, now's your chance! Seth's call-to-action was to pass on his book. I have my copy (courtesy of my recent trip to Zappos.com) ready to give to an enthusiastic reader. Leave a comment on my blog here for your chance to receive my copy with my compliments.
Big Blog New Reader Giveaway ... and the Winner is ...
And The Winner Is: Peggy Cross - Feng Shui Guru
Congratulations, Peggy and thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello and comment for a giveaway!
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Big Blog New Reader Giveaway
Welcome, new readers to my Blog! To celebrate its creation and continuation, I've decided to give stuff away. If you know me well (or hardly at all), you know I love gifts (a.k.a. swag). So gifts I give, to you. I'll be doing a giveaway about once a month - products, books, event tickets and complimentary services ... so check back often.
Today's featured swag:
The Referral-Only Business Self-Study Course (value $197), an Honorée original.
A little more about it:
Its for salespeople, service providers, and entrepreneurs (you, if you're selling something!) who want to sit in the enviable position of having a business exclusively comprising of referral business.
Some examples of what it will do:
Teach you how to intentionally create a business by referral through strategic business marketing and strategic partnerships.
Leave a comment saying why you need to create a business by referral and your biggest goal for 2008.
Who is eligible:
You must have a U.S. mailing address. You don't have to be a blogger to win, just supply a valid e-mail address.
When the giveaway ends:
April 28th, 5 p.m. Pacific Time. I'll e-mail the winner, and results are always posted here as well. If the winner doesn't respond within four business days, a new winner will be drawn.
And the winner is ...
Congrats on the Bootcamp, Annette ... look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas!
Be sure to send me your mailing information so I can send you the pre-Bootcamp documents.
The Great Rainmaker Bootcamp Giveaway
To enter the contest, leave a comment with your #1 goal for 2008. I will pick the winner Monday, December 3rd, at 9PM PST. Entries accepted until Monday at 8PM PST.
Check my entry (below) about the Bootcamp to find out what the Grads have to say and for the inspiration (information) you need to stop what you're doing right now and enter the contest!
Bootcamp Grads have a clear plan for creating just what they want out of their practices and their life. Perfect for the attorney who is ready to create their ideal practice -- and life. This Bootcamp seat also comes with a complimentary month of coaching with yours truly - just what you'll need to make sure your big plans become your big reality!
Be sure to bookmark this site for next month's giveaway. Good luck!
*originations, referrals, billings and bank account