Rockstar President Illustrations From Richard Branson

Richard Branson is a business visionary with distinction. The President of Virgin might not have the supernatural touch that turns his items to gold however there is something about him that truly requests to general society. 

Richard Branson is an entrepreneur with a difference. The CEO of Virgin may not have the magical touch that turns his products into gold but there is something about him that really appeals to the public. He is seen as an innovator with style on his side (that long locks help). Naturally, then, he has been more than vocal about his projects in the form of starting and managing businesses and creating valuable products. Here are some lessons you need to learn from this star CEO to turn into a rockstar yourself.

Have fun

Too many entrepreneurs become so involved with their projects that they forget that the main reason they set up their firm is to create something worthwhile while having fun at the same time. Letting your hair down once in a while establishes a certain irrelevance that is crucial to your personality.

Who wants to see the same old boring CEO in a suit in the company after the company?

Branson is known to travel the world and be seen in the arms of glamourous showgirls in sexy leather jackets outside of the office. If he can do it, buddy, so can you. 

Honor your word

CEO Lessons From Richard Branson-Honour your word Only recently, Branson was caught in a drag outfit dressed as an air flight attendant on an AirAsia flight. He had agreed with AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes that whoever’s F1 team finished their debut season lower would serve as a flight attendant in the other’s airline.

As CEO, you must be held accountable for not just your actions but also your words. Too often, words are not taken at face value because of an inherent distrust. But if you can keep pulling off Bransons like we just mentioned, you will most definitely jump into the super rockstar league.

Question the norm

When every other airline is looking to cut costs in their business in a bid to survive, Branson’s Virgin Atlantic is still offering customers full-star service today. No, he isn’t stupid to do this. In fact, the airline is doing quite well. Many times, CEOs push the panic button too soon or join the herd. This is harmful to your image and can be damaging for your company as well. Instead, it's better to work on a model you really believe in and go with your gut instinct over established norms.

Use social media

Anybody who follows Richard Branson on Twitter (@RichardBranson) knows that the man tweets by himself. His airline has the mandate to respond to every comment coming their way, whether positive or negative.

This is a very simple lesson but a difficult one to follow. Responding to your customer’s needs is the number one rule in any business. Branson and his entire Virgin group are doing just that – in a fun and helpful manner that helps people that their voices will be heard by real people behind those accounts.

Dream very big

CEO Lessons From Richard Branson-Dream very big Image Credit: vebidoo (dot) de We’ll let Branson explain this one himself. “You’ve got to dream big by setting yourself seemingly impossible challenges.

You then have to catch up with them.

You can make what people believe is impossible possible if you set big enough targets. If you don’t dream, nothing happens.” His next dream is to make space travel possible for the common man.

How big is yours?

It’s no wonder that Richard Branson is one of the most loved CEOs today. He’s done that by creating a brand out of himself and his ventures. By following his lessons you can do the same too.

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