Shelby Lee Walsh — October 10, 2009 — About
References: blog.800ceoread & exploitingchaos
800 Ceo has featured Jeremy Gutsche’s EXPLOITING CHAOS before, but now the website is a part of the Post2Post Virtual Book Tour and has chosen to feature the breakout book once more! Have a look below to see another great review from 800 CEO Read!
Last month, Jeremy Gutsche’s exciting book, Exploiting Chaos launched. I had a chance to pick it up after reading the Jack Covert Selects post on it, and was pretty blown away. And today it makes a stop at our blog as it travels on the Virtual Book Tour.
As Jack mentioned in his review, one of the first things you notice about the book is the design and layout. Indeed, it is different than most books. On one hand, I thought, “whoah, this is a business book?” but on the other, I felt myself starting to read it like a web site – scanning the headlines and grabbing bits of info and looking at pictures and humorous commentary. It’s an interesting experience to have with a book, and thus a huge testimony to the message the author preaches: In times of chaos, do something remarkable. In this case, if digital is attracting eyes, make something that appeals to that audience without doing the same old thing. It works.
Recognizing this situation, I dug deeper into Gutsche’s ideas, to see how the rest stood up, and like the book itself, the ideas not only ring true, they are shown in practice with successful results. From Apple to Sun, Gutsche points out how companies have begun and flourished in times of chaos. How did they pull this off? I’ve given some hints at that in my description so far, but check out the book. Trust me, you’ll have an amazing time with this one, and learn some things to make a difference in your world despite all sorts of adversity.
Show Chaos Who’s Boss
Last month, Jeremy Gutsche’s exciting book, Exploiting Chaos launched. I had a chance to pick it up after reading the Jack Covert Selects post on it, and was pretty blown away. And today it makes a stop at our blog as it travels on the Virtual Book Tour.
As Jack mentioned in his review, one of the first things you notice about the book is the design and layout. Indeed, it is different than most books. On one hand, I thought, “whoah, this is a business book?” but on the other, I felt myself starting to read it like a web site – scanning the headlines and grabbing bits of info and looking at pictures and humorous commentary. It’s an interesting experience to have with a book, and thus a huge testimony to the message the author preaches: In times of chaos, do something remarkable. In this case, if digital is attracting eyes, make something that appeals to that audience without doing the same old thing. It works.
Recognizing this situation, I dug deeper into Gutsche’s ideas, to see how the rest stood up, and like the book itself, the ideas not only ring true, they are shown in practice with successful results. From Apple to Sun, Gutsche points out how companies have begun and flourished in times of chaos. How did they pull this off? I’ve given some hints at that in my description so far, but check out the book. Trust me, you’ll have an amazing time with this one, and learn some things to make a difference in your world despite all sorts of adversity.
Trend Themes
1. Chaos Management - Exploiting chaos and finding success in times of adversity, as demonstrated by companies like Apple and Sun, can be a lucrative strategy in today's fast-paced business environment.
2. Innovative Book Design - Books that break the mold and incorporate elements of web design, such as scanning headlines and using pictures and humorous commentary, can create a unique and engaging reading experience.
3. Audience-focused Marketing - In the digital age, companies should strive to create products and content that resonate with their target audience, even if it means breaking away from traditional approaches.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - The publishing industry can explore disruptive opportunities by embracing innovative book design concepts that offer a more interactive and engaging reading experience.
2. Technology - Tech companies can leverage chaos and uncertainty in the market to drive innovation and create breakthrough products and services that meet the evolving needs of consumers.
3. Marketing and Advertising - The marketing and advertising industry can capitalize on audience-focused approaches to develop campaigns that appeal to consumers on a deeper level, leading to increased brand engagement and loyalty.
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