The Virgin Way

Nice book that teaches you to focus on what you like and never be afraid to tackle the challenges that come along the way. Some of the lessons may struggle in these tech age with stiff competition and new ideas everyday and very large money-ags ready to snuff life out of start ups – except you’re in silicon valley. But i like his courage.

Branson is a much better writer than I would have thought. The book if packed with good advice. I love hearing how he got started and proved the naysayers wrong. The stories of his youth are funny. Definitely a useful book for those wanting to improve their managerial and business skills.

I have always admired Branson’s Virgin Way of getting things done, and his participation at all levels. I recall a few years back him paddling a makeshift boat during Antigua’s Sailing Week, falling into the water and walking out soaking wet. But that is him, getting his hands dirty in ensuring his businesses thrive. Excellent book describing how he got to where he is.

Branson writes in a direct and personal, often self deprecative manner about his management philosophy. It is a philosophy grounded in the belief in the individual and the team. While he is highly selective in picking among the applicants, he bestows a good deal of guided freedom. For those of us having experience with several of his ventures, the results are true and there is little hype in what he says. His success speaks volumes

I just started the book but I am really enjoying it because I own a small company and at this moment I am in the process of turning the company over to my daughter and son in law. My reason for loving the book thus far is comparing my style of management with my children’s style combined with what Richard Branson says about his style of management.

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