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The 5 disciplines of Branding
Branding is one of those topics that gets talked about in loads of different ways. You’ve got designers talking about it like it’s all about visuals. You’ve got business owners thinking it’s just a logo and maybe a mission statement. Then you’ve got people throwing around strategy frameworks like it’s a formula. And somewhere in all that noise, the actual point of branding gets lost.
It comes down to how clearly, consistently, and confidently you show up. It’s not just how it looks. It’s how it works. How it builds trust. How it sets you apart. How it creates value. And most importantly, how it makes people feel.
The more I’ve worked on brands, the more I’ve realised that strong brands don’t just happen. They’re built using structure and discipline.
So that’s what I want to share with you. The five branding disciplines I use to check whether a brand actually has something solid behind it. Whether it’s a personal brand, a product, a business, whatever. These five things are what I look for every single time now.
This post is just the intro. I’ll be going into each discipline in separate posts, but this is the foundation. The way to start thinking about your brand with more intention, whether you’re building it from scratch or trying to level it up.
The five disciplines are:
- Differentiate
- Collaborate
- Innovate
- Validate
- Cultivate
These aren’t just nice to have ideas.They’re what stop a brand from drifting and give it some actual weight behind the way it shows up. They help you get clearer, make better decisions, and actually build something that holds up, not just something that looks decent.
Next post I’ll be digging into the first discipline, Differentiate. Because if you’re not standing out, you’re blending in.
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