I recently had the pleasure of speak with author Mark Samuel.  Mark is the author of a new book entitled “Making Yourself Indispensable“.   Wouldn’t we all like to do that!!

Well if you are interested in finding out what it takes to make yourself indispensable not only at work but at everything you do in life you will want to read Mark’s new book.  As Mark states committing to making yourself indispensable is one of the most important steps you will take in your life toward being successful and living a fulfilling life.  ” Making yourself indispensable is not about position, power or ego.  It is about taking charge, overcoming obstacles, and achieving your dreams at work, at home, and in your life.”

In my interview with Mark we discuss the six keys in the wheel of indispensability which are: Purpose Driven, Playing Big, Being Adaptable, Being We Centered, Being Priority Focused, and Valuing Others.   I really appreciate Mark’s perspective about becoming indispensable, he mentions that using one’s power over others is “fake indispensability”.  No matter how smart you are , how physically strong you are what religion, race or creed you come from what your financial status is, what abilities and talents you possess, or what postion of power you have over others, you are nto indispensable unless you use your gifts and principles in service to other people’s success, improvement, or survival.

Mark’s work is founded on a previous book he wrote entitled ” Creating the Accountable Organization“.  As he states ” the foundation of becoming indispensable lies in taking personal accountability on the job, at home and in your life.  Mark defines accountability as taking action that’s consistent with your desired outcomes–knowing your desired outcome is the key to accountability.  If you don’t know where you are going, it is impossible to get there.  So while becoming indispensable is a worthy desired outcome, you must be accountable and you certainly can see how the two compliment one another.

I can’t think of a attribute that is more important that being accountable, and for those who are in the workplace or at home the natural outcome will be one’s indispensability.  Mark’s inspiring

book ” Making Yourself Indispensable” truly provides the reader as a guide to what is required to shape your character so that you authentically are indispensable.

If you want to learn more about Mark Samuel please click here to be directed to his website.  If you want to watch a great little video trailer about the book please click here to be directed to Youtube. I hope you enjoy this great interview with author Mark Samuel.