My people are at the core of everything I do, and I recognize the importance of giving them the flexibility to balance… — Richard Branson Balance Copy Share Image
The best way forward is to give more people everywhere greater power to build their own destinies. — Richard Branson Best way Copy Share Image
The companies that look after their people are the companies that do really well. I'm sure we'd like a few other attributes,… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
If you run a business, put on top your employees, then your consumers, and then your shareholders. — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
A good idea for a new business tends not to occur in isolation, and often the window of opportunity is very small.… — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
I have always believed that personal relationships are vital in business and that people should be directly accountable for their actions. — Richard Branson Action Copy Share Image
I always find the time to exercise - kitesurfing, tennis or cycling - and to spend time with my loved ones. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I'm not superstitious. I don't really believe in star signs, sorry, or superstitions. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
As an adventurer...I try to protect against the downside. I make sure I have covered as many eventualities as I can. In… — Richard Branson Adventure Copy Share Image
Government and business must come together on the interlinked issues of conservation, economic development and renewable energy. There are literally thousands of… — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
When I started Virgin from a basement in west London, there was no great plan or strategy. I didn't set out to… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I love creating things, and as an entrepreneur, I've taken on quite a lot of major corporations and done well. Capitalism is… — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
I was dyslexic, I had no understanding of schoolwork whatsoever. I certainly would have failed IQ tests. And it was one of… — Richard Branson Dyslexic Copy Share Image
If you offer people a decent service, if you give them you know Internet access, if their phones are not cut off… — Richard Branson Access Copy Share Image
In the same way that I tend to make up my mind about people within thirty seconds of meeting them, I also… — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
If you love what you do and if you believe in what you do, others will share your enthusiasm. Passionate people find… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
When hiring somebody, I never ask to see a curriculum vitae. I feel that since I didn't have one myself, it would… — Richard Branson Curriculum Copy Share Image
Building a business is not rocket science, it's about having a great idea and seeing it through with integrity. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
All good leaders listen to their people and empower them to go away and turn any innovative ideas they have into a… — Richard Branson Empowering Copy Share Image
I believe in myself. I believe in the hands that work, in the brains that think, and in the hearts that love. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
When you're first thinking through an idea, it's important not to get bogged down in complexity. Thinking simply and clearly is hard… — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
I definitely go on gut instinct but it has always had the back up of research and information. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
The amount of time people waste dwelling on failures rather than putting that energy into another project, always amazes me — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I've never sued anybody, though there have been one or two occasions I've wanted to strangle one or two people. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Every great movement in the world starts with a tiny group of people who simply refuse to accept a situation. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
A generation ago, the image was that you had to trample everyone else down to succeed; but I don't believe that makes… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
Your company should act as a springboard for ambitious employees, not a set of shackles. — Richard Branson Ambitious Copy Share Image
Two bricklayers work side by side. The first lays bricks. The second builds magnificent cathedrals. Think small vs. think big. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
The key is to set realistic customer expectations, and then not to just meet them, but to exceed them - preferably in… — Richard Branson Customer loyalty Copy Share Image
A company is people … employees want to know… am I being listened to or am I a cog in the wheel?… — Richard Branson Business Copy Share Image
Irreverence ran on both sides of our family...my parents brought me up to think we could all change the world. — Richard Branson Both sides Copy Share Image
“Hard work and fun is what life is all about. As soon as something stops being fun, I think it’s time to… — Richard Branson Fun life Copy Share Image
Grow internally first. Strengthen your bottom line first before considering external growth. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I'm not sure how I'd survive without English Breakfast tea. Even in the Caribbean, I must drink 20 cups a day. — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
I am a believer in trying to treat people properly and trying to respond and making sure that I find the time… — Richard Branson Believer Copy Share Image
As much as you need a strong personality to build a business from scratch, you also must understand the art of delegation. — Richard Branson Art Copy Share Image
Making the extra effort to say thanks in a genuine, personal manner goes a long way. It is pleasurable to do, and… — Richard Branson Behavior Copy Share Image
Having a personality of caring about people is important. You can’t be a good leader unless you generally like people. That is… — Richard Branson Caring Copy Share Image
About 40 percent of my time is spent on social issues and building new organizations, more for the benefit of the climate… — Richard Branson Copy Share Image
The Earth cannot wait 60 years. I want a future for my children and my children's children. The clock is ticking. — Richard Branson Children Copy Share Image
