My top 10 quotes on pushing boundaries

Far too many people don’t excel in life because they are too afraid of taking the necessary steps to achieve their dreams. 

Some manifest fear as a safeguard from failure; others don’t even try, believing that they are restricted by limits; while too many get caught up in the status quo.



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Why leaders should inspire, not belittle rivals

There are some leaders who strive to inspire their teams; there are other leaders who choose to influence by belittling others. 

As a leader it is incredibly important to praise people for doing great things. When people are given encouragement and support, they flourish....


Whether it is a meeting, a flight, an appointment or a date, ensure you are there when you say you will be there.


Whether it is a meeting, a flight, an appointment or a date, ensure you are there when you say you will be there. 

This may feel like an old-fashioned tip to give, but it has served me well for five decades in business.

Are you going to be on time for your next meeting? 

Don’t be late.

School does not define you - Virgin.com

School does not define you - Virgin.com

My school report told a sad story. Should I have paid it too much attention, I would have never tried to achieve or succeed.

Embracing your roots is great for business - Virgin.com

In a hyper-connected world, where businesses transcend countries and meetings are scheduled across multiple time zones, it can be easy to forget a company’s roots.

Globalisation has opened up a world of wonderful possibilities, but in my opinion embracing your heritage is a great opportunity in which to set your products and services apart from the rest.



A small thank you can go a long way - Virgin.com

I received a #ChallengeRichard suggesting that I write 65 thank-you cards to people who helped me become who I am today. This was an easy challenge to complete.

Wholeheartedly believing that the strength of the brand is dependant on our employees, we send out hundreds of thank-you cards every year to members of the Virgin family. 

Without our amazing people Virgin would not be where it is today – and nor would I.