Sir Richard Branson, born July 18, 1950, in South London, overcame dyslexia and poor academic performance to launch a successful career, starting with a student magazine and leading to the founding of Virgin Records. He champions the importance of passion, innovation, and employee engagement, advocating for a fun work environment while also emphasizing competition with larger brands. Branson is known for his adventurous spirit, having set multiple world records, and believes in prioritizing support and inspiration for his employees.

1. SIR RICHARD
CHARLES NICHOLAS
BRANSON

3.  Branson was (born on 18 July 1950) at Stone
field Nursing Home in Black health, South
London.
 The son of Barrister Edward James Branson
and Eve Branson.
 Branson was educated at Scaitcliffe School.
 Branson has DYSLEXIA and had poor
academic performance as a student, but
discovered his ability to connect with others.
“There is no greater thing you can do with your life and your work than follow your
passions – in a way that serves the world and you.”

4. Richard Branson's talents began to show
themselves during his adolescent school years
At 16, dropped out of school to move to
London and launch Student Magazine,
which did relatively more success
At 19, founded the Virgin mail order record
company. Success in selling mail order
records, opening of a record shop than
launched own record label, Virgin Records
"You've got one go in life, so make the most of it.“

6.  Finding the right people
 Inspiring them
 Drawing out the best things
 Love learning
 Inquisitive mind
 Life is a one learning process
 Ability to connect with people
 Innovative approach to the business
 Like challenges and always disengage
difficulties
“You shouldn’t blindly accept a leader’s advice. You’ve got to question
leaders on occasion.”

7.  Size does matter: you need to challenge
and compete with big brands to become
big yourself.
 Take it easy, mix fun with work.
 Remember, all work and no play makes
Jack a dull boy ☺
 Haggling is possible in every business ‐
it brings down prices.
 Mingle like a common man, go ahead
like a bullet.
 Be camera / media‐ friendly
“I don’t think of work as work and play as play. It’s all living”

8. Branson is also well known for his personal a
dventures.
 1986 Smashed the world record for the
fastest crossing of the Atlantic
In 1987/1991 Branson crossed the Atlantic
Ocean in the ”Virgin Atlantic Flyerquot”
which was the first and largest hot air
balloon to cross the ocean
“There is no greater thing you can do with your life and your work than
follow your passions – in a way that serves the world and you.”

9. In March 2004, Branson set a record by crossing the English Channel
between Britain and France on an amphibious vessel ‐
in record time in 1 hour, 40 minutes, and 6 seconds.
In September 2008 Branson and his children made an unsuccessful
attempt crossing of the Atlantic ocean. After 2 days
a 'monster wave' destroyed the spinnaker

10. Art of delegation… I have to be good at helping people run
the individual businesses…
Branson says his philosophy of ;look for the best and you'll get
the best, helped him build an empire recognized for
its young, fun culture…
If a flower is watered, it flourishes. If not, it shrivels up and dies.
It’s much more fun looking for the best in people.
Employee should be given the opportunity to do well in a
different Virgin Group job. Firing is seldom an option…
Interaction between employees and managers is fundamental.
Encourage stuff to write him with any ideas or suggestions.
Either way, they get the chance to be heard.
Motivational strategies extend to innovative ideas. The key to
encouraging innovation within the Virgin ranks, suggests
Branson, is to listen to any and all ideas and to offer feedback.