Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin
Seth Godin
Akimbo is an ancient word, from the bend in the river or the bend in an archer's bow. It's become a symbol for strength, a posture of possibility, the idea that when we stand tall, arms bent, looking right at it, we can make a difference.Akimbo's a podcast about our culture and about how we can change it. About seeing what's happening and choosing to do something.The culture is real, but it can be changed. You can bend it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 25, 2019 • 30min
Find the others
Where to next?Akimbo is a weekly podcast created by Seth Godin. He's the bestselling author of 19 books and a long-time entrepreneur, freelancer and teacher.You can find out more about Seth by reading his daily blog at seths.blog and about the workshops at akimbo.com.To submit a question and to see the show notes, please visit akimbo.link and press the appropriate button. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19, 2019 • 22min
Who is Banksy?
Secret identities and the creation of cultureAkimbo is a weekly podcast created by Seth Godin. He's the bestselling author of 19 books and a long-time entrepreneur, freelancer and teacher.You can find out more about Seth by reading his daily blog at seths.blog and about the workshops at akimbo.com.To submit a question and to see the show notes, please visit akimbo.link and press the appropriate button. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2019 • 29min
Norms and rules
Gravity's not just a good idea...it's the lawAkimbo is a weekly podcast created by Seth Godin. He's the bestselling author of 19 books and a long-time entrepreneur, freelancer and teacher.You can find out more about Seth by reading his daily blog at seths.blog and about the workshops at akimbo.com.To submit a question and to see the show notes, please visit akimbo.link and press the appropriate button. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 5, 2019 • 29min
The hype cycle
Centers and edgesAkimbo is a weekly podcast created by Seth Godin. He's the bestselling author of 19 books and a long-time entrepreneur, freelancer and teacher.You can find out more about Seth by reading his daily blog at seths.blog and about the workshops at akimbo.com.To submit a question and to see the show notes, please visit akimbo.link and press the appropriate button. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2019 • 29min
Aravind
Management can change the worldAkimbo is a weekly podcast created by Seth Godin. He's the bestselling author of 19 books and a long-time entrepreneur, freelancer and teacher.You can find out more about Seth by reading his daily blog at seths.blog and about the workshops at akimbo.com.To submit a question and to see the show notes, please visit akimbo.link and press the appropriate button. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2019 • 30min
BREATHE
The marketing of the status quoAkimbo is a weekly podcast created by Seth Godin. He's the bestselling author of 19 books and a long-time entrepreneur, freelancer and teacher.You can find out more about Seth by reading his daily blog at seths.blog and about the workshops at akimbo.com.To submit a question and to see the show notes, please visit akimbo.link and press the appropriate button. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2019 • 32min
Car dealers and your future
Trust, cash flow and why retail mattersAkimbo is a weekly podcast created by Seth Godin. He's the bestselling author of 19 books and a long-time entrepreneur, freelancer and teacher.You can find out more about Seth by reading his daily blog at seths.blog and about the workshops at akimbo.com.To submit a question and to see the show notes, please visit akimbo.link and press the appropriate button. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 8, 2019 • 30min
Fooled by spectrum
Explore the fascinating journey from the electromagnetic spectrum to our media landscape. Discover how early limitations in channels shaped national cultures and advertising. Learn how digital innovations and infinite networks have fractured mass audiences, giving rise to niche passions. Understand the shift from targeting broad markets to the smallest viable audience. Delve into the importance of creating connections and persistent effort in making impactful work. This insightful discussion unpacks the evolution of content and its implications for creators.
May 1, 2019 • 25min
Supple
Explore the concept of being adaptable and flexible in a changing world. Embrace change and stay open-minded. Resilience and adaptation using examples from Grateful Dead and Bruce Springsteen. Understand the relationship between feedback and product success. Importance of user experience and feedback in improving outcomes.
Apr 24, 2019 • 32min
Synecdoche
Explore the fascinating reasons behind the space shuttle's complexities and the political pressures that influenced its design. Discover how Spiro Agnew's committee created overly ambitious goals for shuttle missions. Learn about the unintended Soviet response with the Buran program. Delve into the flawed rational-actor model in economics and how it fails to capture true organizational behavior. Listen to insightful anecdotes on decision-making, including the balance between crafting quality products and mass appeal. Seth encourages listeners to take action on their ideas today!
