Stone Payton And Seth Godin -- Wish I'd Said That

I'm just not a "Fan" personality -- would rather play 2nd base for the church softball team than watch a pro game or even sit the bench for the Yankees, usually much quicker to share my own perspective on a current business topic than quote the popular gurus, and have a tendency to switch my support over to whoever is dominating a particular field of sport at any given time.

With regard to the business arena: In my defense, I've hung out with so many well known, highly regarded thought leaders over the years that I'm a bit impervious to (OK, even jaded about) the new best-seller, sexy acronym, or 4 quadrant model. Though it happens once in a while, I'm rarely awe struck or thinking, "Wish I'd said that."

I'm often appreciative (there really are some smart, insightful folks out there sharing marvelous work -- work that can be very valuable in serving my clients), but have never truly experienced the "jaw dropping, would wait in line during a rain storm to see" emotional response I see some of today's business celebrities elicit from adoring audience members.

Enter one Seth Godin. I've become a screaming school girl, gossip spreading, quote repeating, you tube forwarding, twitter tweeting, all out genuine Fan.

I realize I'm late to the party, and Godin's incredible capacity to contribute won't be "news" to many of you -- but just in case you've been hiding under your own rock like I have in many respects . . .

His name is Seth Godin. I'm sorta new to this whole "Fan" thing -- don't have the kind of stats on this guy that my wife and kids keep on their respective NASCAR drivers and football teams. I don't know exactly how he makes a living. My guess is that he consults, probably conducts a ton of speaking engagements, routinely entertains book offers, etc.

What I Do Know: He's well worth following, has a tremendous "bead" and refreshing perspective on some things that really matter to me, and should probably matter to you -- like innovation, change, marketing, branding, leadership . . . and . . . common sense.

It was this last little blog post of his that finally compelled me to pull the trigger -- formally endorse this man and his work.

I'm sure he'll be so honored :>)

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