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The Bull who withstood the Monster

In the CEO Afterlife

Monster entered the market after Red Bull, discounted their product, proliferated the hell out of the brand, and committed a boatload of sins that would give marketing pundits Al Reis and Jack Trout migraine headaches. Today, Monster Beverage keeps chugging along at a phenomenal 30% annual growth rate.

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Trust – the key to success

Lead on Purpose

Without trust, you get nowhere.&# – Jack Trout “Everything in marketing points to the reality that the profitable companies are those that have earned the confidence of their public. This book is a valuable and timely explanation of how to trust and be trusted.&# – Guy Kawasiaki “Good leaders know where they are going.

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19 Key Leadership Competencies & Behaviors from 29 Top Experts

Miles Anthony Smith

The most successful leaders I know are lifelong learners, open to new innovative ideas, they read the latest books, they are willing to explore and experience self-awareness and they use good accredited coach to support them in their successful leadership journey. Any other leadership advice you recommend for leading well?

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Build Your Brand as a Relationship

Harvard Business Review

Al Ries and Jack Trout capture the essence of this model in their classic book Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind. Our experience working with innovative companies indicates they are redefining not only how their brands are observed, perceived, and experienced. Brand innovators tend to create different kinds of relationships.

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The Brand Benefits of Places Like the Guinness Storehouse

Harvard Business Review

In his book In Search of the Obvious , Jack Trout argued that brands should strive to own one concept in the consumer’s mind; otherwise, “the more things you try to make [a brand] stand for, the more the mind loses focus on what it is.” They can permanently or temporarily showcase marketing campaigns and product innovations.

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