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When the CEO Becomes the Brand
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- Apr 22, 2026
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Summary
In today's episode: What happens to a company when the CEO becomes a story? That's the topic of a recent story in the Harvard Business Review When Elon Musk became the polarizing face of the Tesla brand, demand bifurcated; left-leaning consumers bough less, right-leaning consumers bought more. When Tesla started making improvements to the cars, demand overall increased. Even when people don't love what you say, they'll come back if you deliver a strong enough product. Brand authenticity matters; you can't control whether people agree with you, but you can control the quality of the product you offer. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom, Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn. Other ways to connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn