One of the purposes of commerce is to build strength. Gaining wealth gives us power, which is the ability to influence others. There are three main types of power: first, power gained through coercion or threats; second, power obtained through payment or inducement; and third, power gained through attraction. The power obtained through coercion, threats, payment, or inducement—that is, force or tactics—is called ‘hard power,’ while the power gained through ‘attraction’ without using force is called ‘soft power.’ Additionally, the ability to effectively achieve your goals using coercion, payment, and attraction is known as ‘smart power.’ Depending on the situation, we may need all three types; however, soft power is something that everyone admires. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”
In the early 2000s, “Dove” felt a decrease in sales and a deterioration in brand image. In 2004, Dove launched a campaign to improve its brand image. That was the Dove's Real Beauty Campaign. It was the portrait drawing event that evoked the greatest repercussion. A montage artist from the San Jose Police Department who couldn't see the model drew a portrait of a customer Dove, firstly, explained the impression of the customers themselves, and then secondly, explained by someone who saw them to the montage artist to draw their portraits. The portraits others saw and described were more beautiful than those they expressed themselves. “You are more beautiful than you think.” Yes, this is the truth. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”