Creating Work That Stands Out with Seth Godin

Listen to my podcast, The Learning Leader Show: https://learningleader.com/podcast/ MY BOOKS: The Score That Matters - https://amzn.to/49AFe1A The Pursuit of Excellence - https://amzn.to/49YJ9oP Welcome to Management - https://amzn.to/4aemuoH Guest: Seth Godin is a renowned author, entrepreneur, and marketing expert known for his influential work on marketing, leadership, and the Internet economy. He has written over 20 books, including bestsellers like "Purple Cow," "Linchpin," and "This Is Marketing." Godin is celebrated for his thought leadership on creating remarkable products, the significance of word-of-mouth marketing, and innovative business strategies. His latest book, "This Is Strategy," explores strategic thinking through a series of insightful riffs and questions, aiming to help leaders and businesses make effective, future-oriented decisions. RECOMMENDED INTERVIEWS: Daniel Pink: https://learningleader.com/danpink456/ General Stan McChrystal: https://learningleader.com/mcchrystal... Kat Cole: http://bit.ly/1OOLpjJ Seth Godin: https://learningleader.com/sethgodin390/ Simon Sinek: https://learningleader.com/sinekhawk348/ Professor Scott Galloway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud-NQhmhWLg Episode 500 with AJ, Pistol & Pat McAfee: https://youtu.be/xJsPXBxMzKA MY ONLINE SCHOOL: The Learning Leader Academy: https://learningleader.com/academy/ The Difference Between Top Performers & Everybody Else: https://learningleader.com/kipchoge/ WHO AM I? I’m Ryan Hawk and I’m a writer, podcaster, advisor, and teacher. My favorite thing to do is have a deep, long-form conversation with a thoughtful person. Fortunately, I get to do that often on my podcast, The Learning Leader Show. I created The Learning Leader Show in 2015 as a way for me to follow my curiosity about leadership and excellence with great rigor. It has since been listened to by millions of people in more than 150 countries. 00:00 - Intro Trailer 00:52 - Welcome Back, Seth! 01:06 - The Power of Remarkable Work 04:35 - Understanding Strategy & the Power of Becoming 06:19 - Building a Career with Strategy 08:44 - Turning Down Shark Tank 09:40 - Seth’s Advice to Gain Traction Early 12:05 - Seth’s “System” Early On 14:44 - Leadership Lessons from Dorothy 16:20 - Hiring Top Talent 21:01 - How to Get Clear on Your Strategy 25:14 - Reevaluating Success: The Case of Steve Ballmer 26:02 - The Elegance and Simplicity in Running and Leadership 29:56 - How To Know When You’re “In the Moment” 32:37 - The Role of Feedback: Cheerleaders and Coaches 36:48 - The Reality Distortion Field: Insights from Rick Rubin 40:01 - Shift Reality for Those You Lead 41:06 - Avoiding the Trap of Low-Hanging Fruit 44:07 - The Importance of Asking the Right Questions 46:39 - Seth’s Creative Process with Writing and Ideas 49:12 - Common Traits of Sustained Leadership Excellence