Richard Branson
Richard Branson
Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Bransonis an English business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is best known as the founder of Virgin Group, which comprises more than 400 companies...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth18 July 1950
CityLondon, England
positivity opportunity challenges
Rather than getting nostalgic...embrace the new opportunities and challenges available to you now.
people assets employee
A company's employees are its greatest asset and your people are your product
insightful needs looks
If you look for the best in your employees, they'll flourish. If you criticize or look for the worst, they'll shrivel up. We all need lots of watering.
believe people trying
If you love what you do and if you believe in what you do, others will share your enthusiasm. Passionate people find their way to the Virgin Group, and when they do, we snap them up and try to keep them within the family.
wisdom firsts should
I am convinced that companies should put staff first, customers second and shareholders third - ultimately that's in the best interest of customers and shareholders.
differences people radical
There is no point in going into a business unless you can make a radical difference in other people’s lives.
strong regret believe
Universities are fantastic places to gain knowledge on a subject, develop a personal network, explore your character and learn new techniques to approach problems. I do however believe that there is a strong argument for students who have an idea they are passionate about to just try and turn it into a reality. I fell into this category and I don't regret not going to University.
successful perfect waiting
Successful entrepreneurs don't wait for the perfect moment - they create it
skills people personality
Most skills can be learned, but it is difficult to train people on their personality.
people proud realizing
Realize that the people who are working with you, this is their life. You know, 80% of their time is spent at work. Make sure that they're proud of what they're doing, that they're enjoying what they're doing.
successful way motivational-business
The best way of learning about anything is by doing.
successful views listening
We [Virgin Group] have been successful not by wasting time scrutinising our competitors but by looking at ourselves from the point of view of our customers do and seeking feedback through listening.
inspirational respect business
Respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress.
way employee-appreciation treats
The way you treat your employees is the way they will treat your customers