In September 2012, a YOUGOV poll conducted in Britain found that the person British workers would most like as their manager was Sir Richard Branson.
With over 40 years in business, Richard Branson is an inspiring pioneer of humanitarian projects and an iconic business leader. InThe Virgin Way: How to Listen, Learn, Laugh and Lead, Richard shares and distils his secrets of leadership and success. Featuring anecdotes from his own business dealings, as well as his observations of many others who have inspired him from politicians, business leaders, explorers, scientists and philanthropists Richard reflects on the qualities he feels are essential for success in todays world.
This is not a conventional book on leadership. There are no rules but rather the secrets of leadership that he has learned along the way from his days at Virgin Records, to his recent work with The Elders. Whether youre at the beginning of your career, or head of a Fortune 500 company this is your guide to being your own CEO (Chief Enabling Officer) and becoming a true leader not just a boss.
Sir Richard Branson is a global entrepreneur, adventurer and founder of the Virgin Group, one of the world's most recognised and respected brands. He is the international bestselling author of seven books, including the classicLosing My Virginityand the new autobiographyFinding My Virginity. He lives on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, is married to Joan, father to Holly and Sam and proud grand-dude to four grandchildren.
