Uniqueness Is a Red Striped Zebra (New Formula for Business Success, 1)
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- You want concrete methods to craft a brand customers instantly recognize.
- You prefer strategy grounded in examples and repeatable practices over abstract theory.
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- You expect a quick-fix checklist for overnight growth.
- You only want high-level vision without operational steps to implement change.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
Summary
Neill Newton argues that market success comes from deliberate, repeatable distinctiveness—what he calls the 'red striped zebra'—and gives practical steps to identify, amplify, and protect the traits that make your brand unmistakable to customers.
Edition on file: 2000 • Access Pub Network • 352 pages • ISBN 9780967338101.
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Why this book now
In crowded markets where sameness erodes margins, this book shows how deliberate distinctiveness converts attention into lasting advantage.
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Balanced Moderate time
At 352 pages, the book balances case studies and worksheets—set aside several focused sessions or work through it with your leadership team across a few weeks for best results.
What stands out here
This Access Pub Network edition preserves Newton’s original framework and examples from the 2000 edition while emphasizing repeatable exercises to redesign positioning and customer experience.
Best way to approach it
Read selectively: skim the cases for inspiration, then complete the chapter exercises and apply the framing questions directly to your own product or service.
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