It’s so graceful to be blown by the wind, to go where the wind takes you. Just drifting over beautiful rivers in a balloon is perfect.
Richard Branson
Adventure, Freedom, Nature, Exploration, Fun
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“When I started Virgin from a basement in west London, there was no great plan or strategy. I didn't set out to build a business empire. For me, building a business is all about doing something to be proud of, bringing talented people together and creating something that's going to make a real difference to other people's lives.” Richard Branson
Entrepreneurship, Business Journey, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose
Richard Branson Entrepreneurship, Business Journey, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose“Learn to use your brain power. Critical thinking is the key to creative problem solving in business.” Richard Branson
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Innovation, Business Strategy, Decision Making
Richard Branson Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Innovation, Business Strategy, Decision Making“I think that marijuana should be legalized. I think the only reason it isn’t legal is because politicians who smoked it when they were young men or young women just don’t have the courage when they become politicians to legalize it.” Richard Branson
Legalization, Marijuana, Politics, Courage, Policy
Richard Branson Legalization, Marijuana, Politics, Courage, Policy“If you are a new startup company, try not to arouse the interest or suspicion of your competition; especially if they are a bigger company. They can crush you while you are still in your startup phase. Lie low while still strengthening your bottom line.” Richard Branson
Startup, Business, Strategy, Competition, Growth
Richard Branson Startup, Business, Strategy, Competition, Growth“London is one of the most exciting cities in the world with so many fantastic pubs and restaurants. I would urge people to get out there and see as much as possible.” Richard Branson
London, Exploration, Travel, Excitement, Culture
Richard Branson London, Exploration, Travel, Excitement, Culture“As a leader of people, you have to be a great listener, a great motivator, be very good at praising and bringing out the best in people.” Richard Branson
Leadership qualities, Motivating others, Team management, Positive influence, Business success
Richard Branson Leadership qualities, Motivating others, Team management, Positive influence, Business success“If you run your business fairly; if you treat people well; if you try to move your business into areas that are making a real positive difference to other peoples lives; I think you’ll A. have much pleasant life, but B. I think you’ll have a much more successful business.” Richard Branson
Business, Leadership, Fairness, Success, Positive Impact
Richard Branson Business, Leadership, Fairness, Success, Positive Impact“A company’s employees are its greatest asset and your people are your product.” Richard Branson
Employees, Business, Leadership, Teamwork, Success
Richard Branson Employees, Business, Leadership, Teamwork, Success“Entrepreneurs are natural problem-solvers, which means that we always have ideas for new businesses popping into our heads. Having a lot of options is great, but sometimes it can be hard to focus on one when you are keen to move onto the next.” Richard Branson
Entrepreneurship, Problem-Solving, Focus, Innovation, Business
Richard Branson Entrepreneurship, Problem-Solving, Focus, Innovation, Business“To be successful, you have to be out there, you have to hit the ground running, and if you have a good team around you and more than a fair share of luck, you might make something happen. But you certainly can’t guarantee it just by following someone else’s formula.” Richard Branson
Success, Entrepreneurship, Teamwork, Luck, Action
Richard Branson Success, Entrepreneurship, Teamwork, Luck, Action“When Brexiters told the public that people were exaggerating, that there would be a financial meltdown, I think it's been proven that they were not exaggerating.” Richard Branson
Brexit, Politics, Economy, Change, Reality
Richard Branson Brexit, Politics, Economy, Change, Reality“One thing is certain in business: you will make mistakes. When you are pushing the boundaries, mistakes are inevitable-how you react is important.” Richard Branson
Business Mistakes, Growth Mindset, Business Learning, Resilience, Risk Management
Richard Branson Business Mistakes, Growth Mindset, Business Learning, Resilience, Risk Management“Don’t hesitate to seek external help or advice where need be. Sometimes, it takes an external, emotionally unattached individual to detect your business flaws and render unbiased advice.” Richard Branson
Advice, Business, Mentorship, Growth, Learning
Richard Branson Advice, Business, Mentorship, Growth, Learning“Innovation happens when people are given the freedom to ask questions and the resources and power to find the answers.” Richard Branson
Innovation, Freedom, Creativity, Problem Solving, Business
Richard Branson Innovation, Freedom, Creativity, Problem Solving, Business“Doing good is good for business.” Richard Branson
Business ethics, Doing good, Business success, Virgin Cola, Failure lessons
Richard Branson Business ethics, Doing good, Business success, Virgin Cola, Failure lessons“It’s so graceful to be blown by the wind, to go where the wind takes you. Just drifting over beautiful rivers in a balloon is perfect.” Richard Branson
Adventure, Freedom, Nature, Exploration, Fun
Richard Branson Adventure, Freedom, Nature, Exploration, Fun“Good brands reflect the histories of the time and the group of people that made them. They can not be copied. They can not be recycled.” Richard Branson
Brands, Innovation, History, Business, Originality
Richard Branson Brands, Innovation, History, Business, Originality“Whatever you and your team decide your new brand will stand for, deliver on that promise. That’s the only way you’ll ever control your brand. And beware: brands always mean something. If you don’t define what the brand means, your competitors will.” Richard Branson
Branding, Marketing, Business, Reputation, Success
Richard Branson Branding, Marketing, Business, Reputation, Success