Disciples
Team Members :
Akshada Vasudevan Dipti Nadkarni Sonal Mange Yojana Mhatre
A Man Of Many Talents
Sir Richard Branson
 A business has to be involving, it has to be fun and it has to exercise your creative instincts.
Age : 62 years Source of wealth : Virgin , self-made Country of Citizenship : London, UK Education : Dropout, high school Forbes List : #255 Forbes Billionaire #4 in UK
Purpose of Bransons existence
To drive and direct his choices, decisions, behavior and actions, is the act of making a difference in this world.
Ideologies
 The name Virgin
 Dont be a bread head : theres more to business than just money. Money is a means of making things happen , and not an end in itself.  Dress Down everyday (not just Friday): His informal dress sense stands out of the crowd , something that works for his advantage  Put people first: He has build the Virgin empire on the premise that- people- customers and employees come first.
What his Books speak..
 Screw Business as Usual To switch from a just profit focus, to caring for people, communities and the planet
 Like A Virgin: An assortment of his reflections on the ups and downs of running successful companies, this book brings together his best advice on all things in business  Losing my virginity Reveals Richard's unique story, his personal philosophy on life, the Virgin brand and his business
Sir Richard says.
 To have created one of the most respected companies in the world. Not necessarily the biggest.  The number one thing that matters, especially if youre going to be manager at Virgin, is how good you are with people. If you really, genuinely care about people then Im sure we could find a job for you at Virgin bcoz the companies that look after their people are the companies that do really well..
Behavioral Patterns
           Stepping Outside of Comfort Zone Facing Problems Head-on Open to Change Hunting for New Opportunities Challenging Self Trying New Things Enjoys Working Takes Calculated Risks Work life balance Learning attitude Humorous
As a leader
        Passion to fulfil his goals and objective Flexible thought Sales skills Public relations Good listening skills Good communication skills Successful innovator Philanthropist
Personal        Optimism Fun loving Open to Change Enthusiasm Values money Good communication skills Maintain relations
Professional  Passion to fulfil goals and objective  Good communication skills  Successful innovator  Public relations  Learning attitude  Believe oneself , employees & colleagues  Work life balance  Flexible thought  Enjoys Working  Solution focused attitude
Should a Gurus teaching be paid?
Final Thoughts.
 The charismatic persona, rebellious and death defying acts and his easy-going nature has helped him create a global brand  One must cultivate an extra ordinary amount of patience, discipline and passion to model his success