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  • The Virgin Way

  • How to Listen, Learn, Laugh, and Lead
  • By: Richard Branson
  • Narrated by: Adrian Mulraney
  • Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (177 ratings)

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The Virgin Way

By: Richard Branson
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Summary

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. In The 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 today's 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 you're 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.

©2014 Richard Branson (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
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The skills to being a successful leader are detailed by one of the best in business today, Sir Richard Branson, author of his brilliant audiobook The Virgin Way: How to Listen, Learn, Laugh and Lead which has been narrated by actor Adrian Mulraney. Some people are born natural leaders but to be a good leader takes skill. Learn these skills and more from Branson as he shows you exactly what is required to be successful. Branson reveals those leaders who have inspired him to build his empire and he aims with this book to help you build yours. Available now from Audible.

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Inspirational

Engages and inspires. Another great book detailing his philosophy. Thought provoking narrative with great real examples. Highly recommended reading.

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I just LOVE this man!

If you could sum up The Virgin Way in three words, what would they be?

On point 100%!

What other book might you compare The Virgin Way to, and why?

None so far!

Which scene did you most enjoy?

April Fool joke that got him detained in a prison cell :)

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both!

Any additional comments?

I wish we all can live the VIRGIN way! Life will be a lot simpler!

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Fantastic book

I struggled to put this book down. Very enjoyable, laugh out loud funny and super inspirational.

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what an amazing resource

I really live his aproaches, his way of doing bussiness and I am grateful that he is sharing the experience with is si we can all go up a bit quicker.... or not to worry too much when something goes wrong.

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Good but felt it was a bit hippy-ish.

Learning about the man was interesting, how he's progressed through life. just felt very hippy-ish.

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Wonderful book, not so wonderful recording

Well worth the listen, however the volume of the narration varies throughout the audiobook making it tough to listen to at points.

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A lot of very good advice for an entrepreneur.

A lot of very good advice imparted by way of many excellent anecdotes from Richard Branson.
While not all the advice will work for everyone, there's enough for most.

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Great read

Richard Branson achieved more than most of us can ever dream of - maybe that is why we do not even dream about achieving big things like him. Common, screw it - lets do it!!!

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Excellent!

Inspiring read and entertaining throughout!

Screw it, lets do it!
Culture eats strategy for breakfast!
Sue the bastards!

Those were my highlights.

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Lifestyle leadership

An excellent way to learn from a storytelling point of view. Life experiences, invaluable vicarious learning process. Excellent, quintessentially Branson.

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