Richard Branson’s Biggest Blunders: From Sky-High Dreams to Grounded Realities Richard Branson, the flamboyant founder of the Virgin Group, is renowned for his adventurous spirit and business acumen. However, not all his ventures have soared; some have faced significant turbulence. Here's a look at some of Branson's most notable business missteps and controversies. Virgin Cola: […]
Richard Branson: Billionaire Maverick Who Turned Chaos into an Empire Love him or hate him, Richard Branson is a business icon who’s built an empire on rebellion, risk-taking, and never playing by the rules. With his laid-back style, bold branding, and a flair for the outrageous, Branson turned the Virgin brand into one of the […]
Jochen Zeitz and The B Team: Redefining Business for People and Planet In 2013, Jochen Zeitz, then CEO of Puma, and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson launched The B Team—a nonprofit collective of global business and civil society leaders committed to transforming the way companies operate. Their mission: to shift from "Plan A"—business as usual […]
Stars, Sand, and Seclusion: 6 Celebrities Who Own Private Islands The concept of owning a private island has long been the epitome of luxury. Imagine waking up to the sound of waves lapping against the shore, surrounded by lush landscapes, with not a soul in sight—except for the occasional celebrity guest. While a house on […]
5 Highly Successful People You Didn’t Know Had ADHD The National Institute of Mental Health suggest that current adult ADHD is 4.4%. This was higher for males (5.4%) versus females (3.2%). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is frequently perceived negatively, primarily as a collection of challenging symptoms (we choose to only focus on the negative aspects of […]
Virgin Galactic is selling 1,000 tickets for a 90-minute trip aboard its VSS Unity, which will take off from Spaceport America in New Mexico. “At Virgin Galactic, we believe that space is transformational,” said Virgin Galactic CEO Michael Colglazier. “We plan to have our first 1,000 customers on board at the start of commercial service […]
Billionaire Richard Branson’s 125-acre Moskito Island in the British Virgin Islands is the perfect location for a luxury getaway. The resort boasts a trio of estates: the Branson Estate, the Oasis Estate, and the Point Estate, each offering its own unique experience. The Branson Estate — named after its founder — is perched on a dramatic […]
The Amazon founder’s space company has argued that the contract was unfairly awarded to SpaceX and has filed a suit with the US Court of Federal Claims. In a statement, Blue Origin said: "We firmly believe that the issues identified in this procurement and its outcomes must be addressed to restore fairness, create competition, and […]
July 11 will mark Virgin Galactic’s fourth test spaceflight and its first flight with a crew of four on board. Virgin Galactic founder Sir Richard Branson is aiming to beat fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos to space, with Bezos currently scheduled to make the trip on July 20. Virgin Galactic’s most recent spaceflight, on May 22, […]
Virgin Atlantic has suggested that the electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVOTL) could fly between towns and major airports, operating as an air taxi service. The launch would come as part of a partnership with Bristol-based Vertical Aerospace, which is set to conduct test flights this year. Virgin Atlantic isn’t the only company to […]
James Cluskey, business owner and tennis coach for Richard Branson, reflects on the lessons taught to him by renowned business leaders and the similarities he has found between business and sport.
How you show up as a leader depends on what you truly believe is the answer to the question: ‘Is management power or is it responsibility?’. There are plenty of CEOs, new and old, who see their position as one of power; who believe in command and control; who revel in the opportunity to treat […]
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