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 breakfastcaribbeancup Change image and share on social
Especially when you're at a high level in an organization, criticism can be devastating to an employee. I prefer to praise employees for what they're doing right, and it tends to lead to them doing more of the same. Not always, but it's the way I choose to bet. Richard Branson betchoosecriticism share on social
Nobody's ever called me Sir Richard. Occasionally in America, I hear people saying Sir Richard and think there's some Shakespearean play taking place. But nowhere else anyway. Richard Branson americacallhear Change image and share on social
I nearly failed when Virgin was in its infancy; I nearly failed in the early 1980s, and, of course, I have nearly died more than once trying to achieve a world record for boating or ballooning. But through a combination of luck and planning, both Virgin and I are still here. Richard Branson 1980sachieveballoon share on social
When I was a kid, I had a tendency to criticize. But when I did, my mum would whisk me off to the bathroom to stand in front of a mirror. Ten minutes, never less. To think about how criticism is a poor reflection on the one who criticizes. Richard Branson bathroomcriticismcriticize share on social
Fortunately we're not a public company - we're a private group of companies, and I can do what I want. Richard Branson companyfortunatelygroup Change image and share on social
Business opportunities are like buses, there's always another one coming. Richard Branson busebusinesscome Change image and share on social
To me, business isn't about wearing suits or pleasing stockholders. It's about being true to yourself, your ideas and focusing on the essentials. Richard Branson businessessentialfocus Change image and share on social
Well, I think that there's a very thin dividing line between success and failure. And I think if you start a business without financial backing, you're likely to go the wrong side of that dividing line. Richard Branson backbusinessdivide share on social
All you have in business is your reputation - so it's very important that you keep your word. Richard Branson businessimportantreputation Change image and share on social
