It isn't effective or productive to force your employees to do anything. Choice empowers people and makes for a more content workforce. — Richard Branson Choice Copy Share Image
Business has to give people enriching, rewarding lives...or it's simply not worth doing. — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes-then learn how to do… — Richard Branson Inspiring Copy Share Image
You shouldn't be looking for people slipping up, you should be looking for all the good things people do and praising those. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Don't think about making money, think about making a difference, spot where others are doing it badly and do it better — Richard Branson Differences Copy Share Image
To be a real entrepreneur you always have to be looking forward. The moment you rest on your laurels is the moment… — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
We'd love to be involved with the creation of something very special, something quite large and something quite exciting. — Richard Branson Adventure Copy Share Image
We'll not be sending anyone into space before it is safe and the vehicle is well and truly tested. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
You know I think if the people who work for a business are proud of the business they work for, they'll work… — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
Business is the force of change. Business is essential to solving the climate crisis, because this is what business is best at:… — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
There's no point in starting a business unless you're going to make a dramatic difference to other people's lives. So if you've… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I've been very passionate about renewable energy for many years, particularly solar energy and its capacity to bring abundant clean, sustainable energy… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
We will eventually build space science labs and hotels, prodding the capability for missions beyond the orbit of the Earth. Our space-hotel… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
As an entrepreneur, you've got to protect against the company going bust. And as an adventurer, you've got to protect against losing… — Richard Branson Adventure Copy Share Image
Well, I think that there's a very thin dividing line between success and failure. And I think if you start a business… — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
I learnt from an early age this need to delegate responsibility out to other team members as there is just too much… — Richard Branson Age Copy Share Image
Meet regularly with your business team and brainstorm. Intricate business problems are mostly resolved at brainstorming sessions. — Richard Branson Brainstorm Copy Share Image
Dream big by setting yourself seemingly impossible challenges. You then have to catch up with them. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
“how slim the line is between genius and insanity and between determination and stubbornness.” — Richard Branson Genius Copy Share Image
It's never easy to set up any business, but it comes back to determination and drive and the love of what you… — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
I myself have invested in Uber and Hailo, I think they offer great alternatives to disrupt markets that have remained unchanged for… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Whether your sport of choice is running, cycling, kite surfing, etc. start moving and stay moving! It will give you energy and… — Richard Branson Choices Copy Share Image
And if after all this you eventually fail; don't take it personal. Don't be ashamed to start all over again. — Richard Branson Ashamed Copy Share Image
I'm a true believer in working hard and partying hard. I'm fortunate to be one of those people who can have just… — Richard Branson Alcohol Copy Share Image
Many assume my business success has brought me happiness. But the way I see it, I am successful because I am happy. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Ideas Are The Lifeblood Of Business. Capture Every Fleeting Idea And Drive For Change. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I've obviously been born fortunate. I love people. I enjoy every single minute of my life. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
“Never do anything if it means you can’t sleep at night.’ It’s a good rule to follow.” — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I think you should do in life what you think you'll make a real difference at. And generally, as a businessperson, you… — Richard Branson Differences Copy Share Image
Over the years I have found one of my best strengths is my ability to recognise talent and trust them. — Richard Branson Ability Copy Share Image
“As soon as something stops being fun, I think it’s time to move on. Life is too short to be unhappy, waking… — Richard Branson Life Copy Share Image
Space travel will be like every other business. There will be competitors. . . . Thirty months from now, I'm confident we'll… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Business leaders take things far too seriously, and forget that most of the time people spend in their lives is at work,… — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
Most entrepreneurs are not doing it for financial motives in the first place. They're just people who love creating. — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
Leading by fear is a lot of companies' approach, and a horrible way for people to exist in their lives, when most… — Richard Branson Approach Copy Share Image
Don't think what's the cheapest way to do it or what's the fastest way to do it. Think what's the most amazing… — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
Flowers flourish when they're watered, and shrivel up when they're not. People are no different. The best leaders are the ones who… — Richard Branson Best leader Copy Share Image
Play fair, be prepared for others to play dirty, and don't let them drag you into the mud. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
The important thing is that you've got a strong foundation before you start to try to save the world or help other… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
You shouldn’t blindly accept a leader’s advice. You’ve got to question leaders on occasion. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image