I'm not sure I agree with Gladwell on the actual "tipping point" and how the connectors work, but the theory is definitely interesting and the book a worthy read.

I do know several people in my own circle who are mavens, trendsetters, who seem to instinctively know what the next big thing is. But at the same time, I'm not sure how much their influence really is- hard to quantify, which is what makes this book so interesting!