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Business magnate

Richard Branson is a British businessman and entrepreneur, the founder of the Virgin Group. Since his birth on July 18, 1950, he has had a profound impact on the global business community with his unique business philosophy and innovative spirit.

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Famous Richard Branson Quotes

“If you can run one company, you can run another. Running companies are about inspiring and driving the best out of people.”

People Ifs Running Company Driving

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“Too many companies want their brands to reflect some idealised, perfected image of themselves. As a consequence, their brands acquire no texture, no character and no public trust.”

Want Character Business Company Consequence Brands Acquire Branding Texture Public Trust

Book:Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur

Source: Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur

“The first thing to look for when searching for a great employee is somebody with a personality that fits with your company culture. Most skills can be learned, but it is difficult to train people on their personality.”

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“A company's employees are its greatest asset and your people are your product”

People Company Products Employee Assets

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“A company is simply a group of people. And as a leader of people, you have to be a great listener, you have to be a great motivator, you have to be very good at praising and looking for the best in people. People are no different from flowers. If you water flowers, they flourish. If you praise people, they flourish. That's a critical attribute of a leader.”

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“However small a company, its founders should try to expand people's opportunities and choices.”

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“An exceptional company is the one that gets all the little details right.”

Littles Company Details Exceptional

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“Virgin could never have grown into the group of more than 200 companies it is now, were it not for a steady stream of intrapreneurs who looked for and developed opportunities, often leading efforts that went against the grain.”

Opportunity Effort Company Groups Streams Steady Grain Virgins

Author:Richard Branson

About the Author

Born: July 18, 1950
Known for: Business magnate
Quotes: 702

Books & Sources

Losing my virginity: how I've survived, had fun, and made a fortune doing business my wayRelated source material

Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global EntrepreneurRelated source material

Losing My Virginity: The AutobiographyRelated source material

Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons in Life and BusinessRelated source material

Like A Virgin: Secrets They Won’t Teach You at Business SchoolRelated source material

Reach for the Skies: Ballooning, Birdmen and Blasting into SpaceRelated source material

Screw Business As UsualRelated source material

Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons In LifeRelated source material

Finding My Virginity: The New AutobiographyRelated source material

Losing My VirginityRelated source material

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