My people are at the core of everything I do, and I recognize the importance of giving them the flexibility to balance work around their personal lives.

There is so much to be learned from listening to people's hopes, frustrations, and points of view

Every success story is a tale of constant adaption, revision and change. A company that stands still will soon be forgotten. Trying to provoke positive change is a principle we've embedded across the Virgin family for more than four decades.

The entrepreneurs who succeed usually want to make a difference to people’s lives, not just their own bank balances.

I think that being a business a leader that treads all over people to get to the top is actually not the way I think to become a successful business leader.

If you are a new startup company, try not to arouse the interest or suspicion of your competition; especially if they are a bigger company. They can crush you while you are still in your startup phase. Lie low while still strengthening your bottom line.

I enjoy the company of other people. That's where I get most of my satisfaction from