The Virgin Way, Richard Branson
The Virgin Way, Richard Branson
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The Virgin Way
If It's Not Fun, It's Not Worth Doing

Author: Richard Branson

Narrator: Gildart Jackson

Unabridged: 11 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 09/10/2024


Synopsis

This is a book on leadership from someone who has never read a book on leadership in his life.

While building the Virgin Group over the course of forty years, Richard Branson has never shied away from tackling seemingly outlandish challenges that others (including his own colleagues on many occasions) considered sheer lunacy. He has taken on giants like British Airways and won, and monsters like Coca-Cola and lost.

Now Branson gives an inside look at his strikingly different, swashbuckling style of leadership. Learn how fun, family, passion, and the dying art of listening are key components to what his extended family of employees around the world has always dubbed (with a wink) "the Virgin Way."

This unique perspective comes from a man who dropped out of school at sixteen, suffers from dyslexia, and has never worked for anyone but himself. He may be famous for thinking outside the box—an expression he despises—but Branson asserts that "you’ll never have to think outside the box if you refuse to let anyone build one around you."


About The Author

Sir Richard Branson is an international entrepreneur, adventurer, icon, and the founder of the Virgin Group. His autobiography, Losing My Virginity, and his books on business, Screw It, Let's Do It and Business Stripped Bare, are all international bestsellers. He is also the author of Reach for the SkiesScrew Business As Usual, and most recently Like a Virgin.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Vaishali on October 14, 2016

Surprising tales from the renegade icon : his 400+ companies, 50 million+ customers, and his legendary April Fool's pranks ... including one Steve Jobs revealed to be the birth of iTunes. Quotes, followed by "The Guide" excepts: ------------------- "I read somewhere once that 10,000 Cokes are consumed......more

Goodreads review by Amit on July 25, 2018

A very inspirational book especially for the young entrepreneurs. Richard's story is motivating and captivating.......more

Goodreads review by Jenny on June 19, 2018

I read this because my husband wanted me to read more serious books and especially business-type books. Well, this was my introduction into those type of books (although I don't know if it REALLY qualifies as "serious.") I actually really enjoyed this one. I thought that overall Richard Branson had......more

Goodreads review by Brad on December 25, 2014

Everyone knows that Richard Branson is cool, and iconoclast, a massive risk taker, and amazing successful. But he’s also extremely introspective and articulate. I’ve never met him or been to Necker Island, but plenty of my colleagues have. When I started reading this one, I felt like I was doing som......more

Goodreads review by Leah on January 08, 2019

Finally finished! Took me forever to read this book lol All in all it was good. Richard Branson is such a funny trouble maker lol I like how he likes to have to workplace be a fun and creative place to work. He's alllllll about HR, making sure everyone is happy and loves their jobs, and he throws fu......more