Running a business is making a difference in people's lives Richard Branson More Quotes by Richard Branson More Quotes From Richard Branson Create the kind of workplace and company culture that will attract great talent. If you hire brilliant people, they will make work feel more like play. Richard Branson leadershipplaypeople 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. Richard Branson caringhelping-othersfun There is no point in going into a business unless you can make a radical difference in other people’s lives. Richard Branson radicaldifferencespeople Universities are fantastic places to gain knowledge on a subject, develop a personal network, explore your character and learn new techniques to approach problems. I do however believe that there is a strong argument for students who have an idea they are passionate about to just try and turn it into a reality. I fell into this category and I don't regret not going to University. Richard Branson regretstrongbelieve Realize that the people who are working with you, this is their life. You know, 80% of their time is spent at work. Make sure that they're proud of what they're doing, that they're enjoying what they're doing. Richard Branson realizingproudpeople Starting a business is a huge amount of hard work... You had better enjoy it. Richard Branson startingenjoyhard-work Rather than getting nostalgic...embrace the new opportunities and challenges available to you now. Richard Branson positivitychallengesopportunity If you spot an opportunity and are really excited by it, throw yourself into it with everything you've got. Richard Branson encouragementmotivationalinspirational It can be a challenge not to let failure, or negativity from others, prevent you from going after what you believe in and what in your gut you know can work. However it is important to face these challenges head on and give them a go and importantly don't beat yourself up if you fail - just pick yourself up, learn as much as you can from the experience and get on with the next challenge. Richard Branson negativitygivingbelieve All you have in life is your reputation: you may be very rich, but if you lose your good name, then you'll never be happy. The thought will always lurk at the back of your mind that people don't trust you. Richard Branson namesmindpeople If you don’t enjoy it, don’t do it. You must love what you do. Richard Branson enjoyifs All successful people - not just entrepreneurs - have got things wrong over and over again before finding the right solution. Richard Branson entrepreneursuccessfulpeople I am convinced that companies should put staff first, customers second and shareholders third - ultimately that's in the best interest of customers and shareholders. Richard Branson staffwisdomfirsts Doing good is good for business. Richard Branson doing-good Throwing yourself into a job you enjoy is one of the life's greatest pleasures! Richard Branson funadventurejobs Don't wait till you are big before you begin building your brand. Build a brand from scratch alongside your business. Richard Branson scratchessurvivalwaiting As much as you need a strong personality to build a business from scratch, you also must understand the art of delegation. I have to be good at helping people run the individual businesses, and I have to be willing to step back. The company must be set up so it can continue without me. Richard Branson leadershiprunningart Commitment is not letting people down. That's very important in life. If you say you're going to do something, make sure you do it. Just try never to let people down. Richard Branson importantpeoplecommitment I will work day and night to avoid failure, but if I can't, I'll pick myself up the next day. The most important thing for entrepreneurs is not to be put off by failure. Richard Branson next-dayentrepreneurnight Dreaming is one of humanity’s greatest gifts; it champions aspiration, spurs innovation, leads to change, and propels the world forward. Richard Branson championhumanitydream
