Allowing my people to have a good work-life balance by working flexibly is very important to me.
Richard BransonThere have been times when I could have succumbed to some form of bribe, or could have had my way by offering one. But ever since that night in Dover prison I have never been tempted to break my vow.. My Parents always drummed into me that all you have life is your reputation: you may be very rich, but if you lose your good name you'll never be happy.
Richard BransonWe're going where no one has gone before. There's no model to follow, nothing to copy. That is what makes this so exciting.
Richard BransonWe're introducing separate rooms with double beds in all of our planes so people can actually go with their partner and have a proper night's sleep...
Richard BransonConflicts often stem from a couple of leaders on both sides that are badly brought up. They'd rather go to war than compromise. And in business, you're competing with other companies all the time, but you don't end up going to war with each other.
Richard BransonMy mother always taught me never to look back in regret but to move on to the next thing. The amount of time people waste dwelling on failures rather than putting that energy into another project, always amazes me. I have fun running all the Virgin businesses-so a setback is never a bad experience, just a learning curve.
Richard Branson