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Gerard J. Tellis and Peter N. Golder

WILL AND VISION

Learn why true market leadership isn't about being first—it's about having the grit and foresight to outlast and outperform.
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Persistence beats pioneering in winning long-term market leadership – Will and Vision by Tellis and Golder debunks first-mover mythology. This comprehensive market leadership summary and endurance principles include: • Visionary Persistence - Maintain long-term focus despite short-term setbacks • Market Evolution Mastery - Enter at the right time, not necessarily first • Resource Commitment Model - Invest for decades, not quarters • Learning Advantage Strategy - Study pioneers' mistakes before entering What most summaries miss: Their research proves 89% of market pioneers fail, while patient followers dominate. Begin Click.Apply.Grow™ endurance: Define your 10-year vision. Identify current market pioneers to study. Plan patient entry. Companies with will and vision achieve 5x better long-term returns than first movers. Pioneers get arrows. Settlers get land.

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About the Author

Gerard J. Tellis and Peter N. Golder are market innovation scholars and strategy professors known for uncovering the truth behind first-mover myths and long-term market leadership.

Professors at USC Marshall School of Business and Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business respectively, they co-authored “Will and Vision,” a data-driven analysis of how firms sustain competitive advantage. Their research has influenced global brand strategy, innovation investment, and marketing education.

What sets Gerard and Peter apart: They challenge conventional wisdom with evidence—helping firms invest in what truly drives long-term success.

Organizations guided by their market leadership frameworks report more resilient innovation strategies and improved return on R&D investment.

The empirical strategists who separate hype from habit—and build brands that last.

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