May 22, 2013
Richard Branson
Read the latest advice, feature articles and news on Richard Branson, especially for the business leader.
Richard Branson to pose as female flight attendant on Air Asia flight
In 2010, Sir Richard Branson made a bet against Air Asia X boss Tony Fernandes, where the winner would have to serve as a flight attendant on the other airline’s flights.
Farewell James Strong: The Lismore farmboy who led Qantas and Woolworths
James Strong, an influential business leader and consummate communicator, died yesterday aged 68.
Engagment and productivity: The undeniable link
Unless managers have the capability to tap into the 40% of discretionary effort that lies dormant, productivity won't improve.
Mentoring: The high fliers' strategy for the getting of wisdom
Sharing insights gleaned from experience and wisdom via word-of-mouth has not only ensured human survival, but also encouraged creativity, motivation and business spirit.
How to silence your inner critic
In surveys, people frequently rank their fear of public speaking above their fear of death. Whether or not it's warranted, it's manageable.
You Inc: How to shape your personal brand
About one in three Australian CEOs rate their personal brand as average or worse than average. How does yours fare?
Leadership lollipop moments: The small things matter
Has today's leadership strategy become too focused on big ideas, like changing the world?
The 10 Asian billionaires we should be watching
The long forecast shift of wealth from West to East is well in motion, and Australian businesses need to learn a few new names in order to keep up.
Five crazy projects from great entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are known for their crazy and eccentric bursts of creativity, but this latest idea – to mine asteroids – may top them all.
Virgin shares jump after restructure move
The new listed company (VAIH) will become a wholly domestic airline and be freed from the Air Navigation Act 192.
Three self-delusions that could be ruining your leadership decisions
In this month's round-up of management thinking, we look at the brain wiring that hurts entrepreneurs and take a fresh view of the eternal battle between profit and growth.
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