Richard Branson Knihy

Svoj druhý životopis začína Richard Branson tam, kde skončil svoj prvý, na počiatku nového milénia, v roku 1999. V knihe Finding My Virginity sprevádza čitateľa expanziou leteckých spoločností skupiny Virgin na všetky kontinenty, ich bojmi o možnosti lietať na významné medzinárodné letiská, opisom nezlomného odhodlania udržať si licenciu na prevádzku hlavných britských železničných tratí či spomienkami na vstup skupiny Virgin do nových podnikateľských sfér – bankovníctva, mobilného telefonovania a súkromných letov do vesmíru. Pyšne opisuje svoje podnikateľské, dobročinné aj rodičovské úspechy, nevyhýba sa však ani nepríjemným témam, ktoré sa dostali do centra záujmu médií aj verejnosti. Vracia sa k havárii prvého raketoplánu spoločnosti Virgin Galactic, k nehode vlakovej súpravy Virgin Trains aj k ničivému požiaru na Neckerovom ostrove v čase, keď tam bola celá jeho rodina. Vyjadruje sa k svojim vzťahom s politikmi, či už ide o Nelsona Mandelu, Davida Camerona, Baracka Obamu, alebo Donalda Trumpa. Vysvetľuje dôvody svojej angažovanosti v bojoch proti drogám, klimatickým zmenám a vojnovým konfliktom, vracia sa aj k niektorým dôležitým súdnym sporom či nevydareným podnikateľským pokusom. Autor dopĺňa knihu o množstvo fotografií a nevšedný zoznam 76 situácií, pri ktorých mohol prísť o život.

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 âe" from politicians, business leaders, explorers, scientists and philanthropists âe" Richard reflects on the qualities he feels are essential for success in todayâe(tm)s world. This is not a conventional book on leadership. There are no rules âe" 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 youâe(tm)re at the beginning of your career, or head of a Fortune 500 company âe" this is your guide to being your own CEO (Chief Enabling Officer) and becoming a true leader âe" not just a boss.

Global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has built a business empire and made billions, yet is renowned for his approachability, ability to challenge and succeed against the odds. Screw It, Let's Do It reveals the lessons from life that have helped him through his business and personal life - such as, believe it can be done and that, if others disagree with you, try and try again until you achieve your goal; or that you must love what you do. These and other lessons, with examples of how he learned them and how he's used them, are included in this stirring and candid look at his lessons from an exceptional life, which will inspire you to make a difference in your own life.

Weaving together lessons and original stories from the world's top contributors to human rights and social involvement, this book leaders readers to a greater understanding of how we grow and develop as human beings by helping others. Cutting-edge research on the nature of personal and social change illuminates the Me to we philosophy. We can all build a better life - and an ideal world - by reaching out to others. Me to We is a manifesto and a manual. It includes tales to inspire, studies and statistics to persuade, and practical advice to motivate and guide. Craig and Marc Kielburger have written from their own experiences as advocates and global social leaders, as have supporters suc as Oprah Winfrey, Richard Gere, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Dr. Jane Goodall. These dynamic stories teach us how to live our lives as socially conscious and responsible people, engage in daily acts of kindness, building meaningful relationships through community, and focus on the impact of "we" decision making. Both modern in its fresh way of looking at the world and traditional in its return to the simplest, purest, and most basic impulse of humanity, Me to We represents a vibrant shift, a remaking from the inside out, and a new definition of success, happiness, and community. --Back cover

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