CEO Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Mostly it was inspiring because I like marketing and social media and this book is at the intersection of those fields. Al Ries is one of my brand heros. Marketing cannot fix a bad product. It inspires me to remain active in Social Media. Sometime the Time Management Guy in me questions if it is a good use of time.

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Brand Blog CEO Ries 189

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

One minute, you've never heard of Eric Ries , and the next he's on the cover of Inc. Reading the case study, I realized Ray's experience provides a perfect template for the elusive process — which any professional can learn from — of how to develop a world-class reputation and become dominant in your field.

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Reputation Ries Case Study Kotter 9

Leading Blog

JANUARY 26, 2018

What follows are some of the thoughts that resonated with me: Eric Ries: “The mistake isn’t releasing something bad. A startup has to make something it can deliver to a large market, and ideas of that type are so valuable that all the obvious ones are taken. I have found that being nice builds your reputation.” (p.302).

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Entrepreneur Altman Venture Capitalist Ries 168