Raise Your Game: Leadership Lessons From Richard Branson

Jul 11, 2011 • 1 Min Read

Unlike other companies, the Virgin Group don’t really have a strategy. However, because of the way Richard Branson ran the group and built the brand, it has become of one of the brands that is known for innovation, quality and fun.

There are five secrets to Richard Branson’s success:

Enjoy what you’re doing
Create something that stands out
Create something that everybody who works for you is proud of
Be a good leader
Be visible

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Roshan Thiran

Roshan is the Founder and “Kuli” of the Leaderonomics Group of companies. He believes that everyone can be a leader and "make a dent in the universe," in their own special ways. He is featured on TV, radio and numerous publications sharing the Science of Building Leaders and on leadership development. Follow him at www.roshanthiran.com

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