Biznik Book Club: Tribes: We Need You To Lead Us by Seth Godin

This event was inspired by discussion on the Biznik blog regarding Dan's list of favorite Social Media books of the past year. Seth Godin's Tribes: We Need You To Lead Us explores the importance of leadership in all manner of "tribes" evolving in our culture, particularly those whose growth is largely supported by social media.

I am curious to hear not only your thoughts on the book, but your own narratives of the joys and challenges of leading the many tribes you represent.

We will be meeting at the delightful Pub at Third Place Books in Ravenna. Vios Cafe is scheduled to open upstairs in the bookstore on Dec 1 and will be offering menu options as well as Greek Wines down in the pub. http://www.3rdplacepub.com/index.html

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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  Posted by Kirsten Mohan, Seattle, Washington | Nov 19, 2008

  OMG a book club! I am so there!

  ~Kirsten

  Wait... does that mean I have to actually read the book? ;)

  Seattle Real Estate Agent and Marketing Specialist
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  Posted by Carrie Lanza, Seattle, Washington | Nov 19, 2008

  Yea! I am so excited to find another bookclub fan! Looking forward to meeting you-

  Carrie
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  Posted by Dan McComb, Seattle, Washington | Nov 22, 2008

  This book is freakin' amazing. It's like he wrote a 1,000 page book, but then distilled it down to something you can read in one sitting. The only thing that sucks is every sentence is so packed with meaning, that I find myself having to stop at the bottom of almost every page and re-read it, just to be sure grasped it all. Can't wait to discuss.

  Biznik Business Networking
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  Posted by Leif Hansen, Seattle, Washington | Nov 25, 2008

  Excited to get the book and discuss with you guys, but sad I couldn't get him for Biznik Live.

  Books groups like this (esp if regular) will be great for Biznik Groups.

  Need help navigating the social media maze?
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  Posted by Carrie Lanza, Seattle, Washington | Nov 25, 2008

  Wow, what a great group! I look forward to seeing you all and discussing this book next Tuesday!

  Happy Thanksgiving!
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  Posted by Jane Blinka, Ferndale, Washington | Nov 26, 2008

  Dan's enthusiasm about the book, broadcast in an event I just attended, spurred me to dive in. I feel like a convert already, and I don't have the book in my hands yet. I figure this group is going to have a high energy output rating...
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  Posted by Dan McComb, Seattle, Washington | Nov 26, 2008

  You've got plenty of time to read the book, Jane - it's a quick read at 150 pages. Glad you'll be joining us!

  Biznik Business Networking
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  Posted by Gretchen Mary Krampf MSOD, PCC, Seattle and Orcas Island, Washington | Nov 27, 2008

  Sounds like a great discussion and I am sorry to miss it. Work travel day. Will read and hope to catch up on the conversation at a future date. Gretchen

  Leadership Coach and Process Consultant
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  Posted by Kirsten Mohan, Seattle, Washington | Dec 03, 2008

  Ok, that was awesome! Thanks everyone for the fantastic conversation. Can't wait for the next one!

  Seattle Real Estate Agent and Marketing Specialist
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  Posted by Lara Eve Feltin, Seattle, Washington | Dec 03, 2008

  What a great night! Such awesome conversation. I left feeling totally jazzed. Thanks, everyone.

  Shifting gears...

  I couldn't remember which people asked for the specifications on the software engineer we're looking to hire. Here's a link to the Biznik blog post: http://blog.biznik.com/2008/11/23/biznik-is-hiring-a-lead-software-engineer/

  Biznik Business Networking, Co-founder
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  Posted by Jane Blinka, Ferndale, Washington | Dec 03, 2008

  What an exciting exchange we had last night! Kept me in reverie for my drive home - and up until 3 a.m. with a Biznik "buzz" on... Thank you one and all for the candid, impassioned sharing of experience and vision. I bought Outliers on my way out the door. Can hardly wait to dive in again!
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  Posted by Carrie Lanza, Seattle, Washington | Dec 03, 2008

  Watch for our next book club meeting on Thursday, January 8 to discuss Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers, The Story of Success!!!
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  Posted by Leif Hansen, Seattle, Washington | Dec 03, 2008

  Excellent, energizing, discussion. Thanks for launching this Carrie & Dan. And it has led (thanks to the group sharing their thoughts on a video) to an upcoming interview with Seth himself.

  Need help navigating the social media maze?
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  Posted by Carrie Lanza, Seattle, Washington | Dec 03, 2008

  Hurray, Leif! Looking forward to hearing that interview!