As a leader of people, you have to be a great listener, a great motivator, be very good at praising and bringing out the best in people.
Richard BransonI am impressed with just the enthusiasm for life and the fact that some of these people are in their 80's, even 90's, and they're absolutely determined to get out there and make a difference.
Richard BransonNever go into business purely to make money. If that's the motive you're better off doing nothing.
Richard BransonBreaking the rules and challenging convention is in the DNA of every successful entrepreneur.
Richard BransonEntrepreneurship is about turning what excites you in life into capital, so that you can do more of it and move forward with it.
Richard BransonUniversities are fantastic places to gain knowledge on a subject, develop a personal network, explore your character and learn new techniques to approach problems. I do however believe that there is a strong argument for students who have an idea they are passionate about to just try and turn it into a reality. I fell into this category and I don't regret not going to University.
Richard Branson