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A Different Perspective is an electronic publication produced by Perspective in Action, an Executive Coaching firm based in Kitchener, Ontario
From My Bookshelf
Tribes
We Need You to Lead Us
 by Seth Godin
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"Tribes need leadership. Sometimes one person leads, sometimes more. People want connection and growth and something new."

"You can't have a tribe without a leader - and you can't be a leader without a tribe."
"Leadership is scarce because few people are willing to go through the discomfort required to lead. This scarcity makes leadership valuable. If everyone tries to lead all the time, not much happens. It's discomfort that creates the leverage that makes leadership worthwhile."
 
"Change almost never fails because it's too early. It almost always fails because it's too late."
 
 
Tribes 
Seth Godin
On Why We Need a Tribe
Author's Angle 
 
Tribes is a compact book that explores the impact of the current explosion of groups forming around common interests, ideals and goals. Whether united by proximity or purpose, these 'tribes' yearn for leadership.
 
This is a book for the existing and emerging leaders among us.
 
Based on the premise that "tribes are flourishing everywhere, but there is a vast shortage of leaders", Seth Godin writes a powerful manifesto for leaders and everyone, says Godin, is a leader.
A Question of Perspective 
 
What will it take for you to step up and lead your tribe? 
The View from Here
 
I am at once baffled, amazed, inspired and really excited by the exponential number of connections we can all make today. In a matter of moments our thoughts and ideas can literally circle the globe.
 
I can't help but believe that when we harness the power of these connections great things happen. 
 
Seth Godin's book is a call to action for all of us to develop the leadership capacity and capability to truly inspire our tribes.

It all starts with a conversation... 

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Cathy Shaughnessy 
Certified Executive Coach, Professional Speaker, Author of Cultivating Initiative in Your Staff and My Perspective In Action. Cathy works with talented individuals to grow in their careers and with organizations to build strong leaders.