For some days now Seth Godin is accompanying me on my way to job. Well not the real Seth Godin I am currently reading the really interesting overview Tribes Q&A. In fact, this overview was written in a collaborative way by 156 people, inspired by Seth Godin and his book, « tribes ».

Seth Godin is the author of several famous business books in the world. Reading Seth Godin is a good way to complete your way of thinking even if it’s important to develop your own way and not be gullible. To be honest, he sometimes inspires me in my thoughts.

I would notice the way of using really interesting metaphors (and I really like that), one example:

« […] tend a tribe the way you would tend a garden. (And note the “tender” feel of the word.) You cannot make plants grow. You can do everything else: plant, water, weed, shade, prune, clean everything. But plants grow or they do not, and you cannot do it for them.

It is important to recognize that different plants have different growing requirements. It is important to treat everyone fairly. In doing that, you may not treat them exactly the same.

As for weeds, they are only plants growing where you do not want them. Usually, you can transplant them to a more appropriate garden. Some, unfortunately, are invasive and pernicious and must be yanked. If a weed is hurting the tribe, it must be removed; do not hesitate. And then, as the leader, let the tribe know what you did and why. This too will build trust and strengthen the tribe. » (Tribes Q&A).

As I really enjoy reading this overview, I share it with you