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“Why do we kill people who kill people to show that killing people is wrong?” https://lnkd.in/dU7Ykeh #abolishthedeathpenalty

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‪College isn’t for everybody, but if it IS for you, you best be picking a major with job prospects before you take on thousands in student debt. https://lnkd.in/dxRvYGF

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Look after your employees and your people as an investment. It’s encouraging to see the proof that working less is good for productivity: https://lnkd.in/gb8NPbW #ReadByRichard

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While data and analytics present us with many opportunities to take calculated risks, increase efficiency and guide decisions - don’t forget about human instinct: https://virg.in/ibD

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Ocean protection in the Caribbean – an initiative that can be a global inspiraton for ocean conservation https://virg.in/GRm

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Lovely to read Holly Branson 's letter to her granny – I also had a wonderful chat with her at the weekend and heard her memories about VE day https://virg.in/cY5

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The #SuperBowl always reminds me of one of my favourite creative campaigns of all time https://virg.in/5AK

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Simon Sinek shares the most powerful lesson he has ever learnt in a #MeetTheAuthor interview with Holly Branson : https://virg.in/5GV

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Virgin by Design is the story of the individuals and teams who make the #VirginFamily what it is: https://virg.in/Sck

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Ideas aren’t always built in the boardroom, as Holly found out growing up alongside Virgin: https://virg.in/RcS #VirginFamily

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Adam Grant: The more ideas you generate, the more likely you will stumble across a good one: https://virg.in/RKE Literati

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Why optimism is one of the most important traits to have in business – especially right now: https://virg.in/Ezh

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The healthier the Ocean, the higher the diversity of species, which in turn gives back to all of us. Ocean Unite is calling for protection of at least 30% of the world’s ocean by 2030: https://virg.in/iLK #OneOceanOnePlanet #Love30x30 Film by Rob Sorrenti …see more

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Three years on from Shark Tank – how are the entrepreneurs I invested in doing now? https://virg.in/aMX

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“The blue skies went to black!” Watch the stunning story of Virgin Orbit ’s picture perfect journey into orbit https://virg.in/j89

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It’s so important for us all to stay active, whether running, working out, or even getting healthier in the workplace https://virg.in/iqv Virgin Sport Virgin Pulse Virgin Active

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Meet the entrepreneurs who have created a new way of living and giving: https://virg.in/itQ Sustainably Virgin StartUp

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Great to see ocean plastic pollution being targeted at the source – working to transform London into a place where single-use bottled water is a thing of the past: https://virg.in/ic5 #GoodbyeOceanPlastic #OneLess

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A mortgage will be the biggest debt most peoples experience in life. Don't you DARE considering investing in real estate before answering these questions. https://lnkd.in/eNN8Rdi

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Great to sit down with Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, and chat about the direction the internet has taken: https://virg.in/ibG

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We often hear about the carbon footprint of our diets, but not about the water scarcity footprint. Given the food system accounts for around 70% of global freshwater use, this is a really interesting study: https://lnkd.in/dxWufke #ReadByRichard …see more

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How to create purpose-filled companies and use business as a force for good: https://virg.in/5Mt #SiriusXM

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A different way of looking at failure from Sara Blakely, one of my favourite entrepreneurs: https://lnkd.in/d7TCDVH #ReadByRichard

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To confront the current state of racism in America, we need to understand the long history of inequality, slavery, violence, and oppression in the US. This archive from The Atlantic is a good place to start – documenting 163 years of writings on race and racism in America: …see more

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How to spend a day onboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady – getting excited for 2020: https://lnkd.in/dppjcwm #ReadByRichard

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Interesting read on how mental health at work is at the top of the list at a recent #HumanAtWork chat: https://virg.in/54C

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Always great to see how Virgin StartUp help entrepreneurs to scale their businesses: https://virg.in/SQo #Crowdfunding #CrowdBoost

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#Climate change is a topic for the dinner table and also a defining topic on the political agenda. Everyone knows that increasing tree cover is one part of the answer. I found this video particularly interesting, offering a practical solution to increasing the survival rate of seeds from 10% to 90%. It also made me think about how sometimes even in #business we might ignore simple solutions to solve for problems and create complexity. #WeekendMusings Video credits: World Economic Forum …see more

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An interesting look at how embracing diversity has benefitted humanity throughout history - from ancient Greece to cracking the Enigma Code: https://lnkd.in/dYDFCgN #ReadByRichard Matthew Syed …see more

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Lighting up a room and overcoming bitterness – wonderful life lessons from Nelson Mandela https://virg.in/jV6 Richard Stengel Literati

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Nice to hear from Virgin StartUp on the latest episode of #EarthUnscrewed - discussing how sustainable start-ups are having more and more of a positive impact on the planet: https://virg.in/5fo

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Maintaining the pristine state of the deep waters of Antarctica is vital not just for the wonderful wildlife that lives there, but also for the future of our planet https://virg.in/idC

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“There is still much work to be done, and we must not waiver in our efforts to protect Africa’s wildlife.” #SidesOfAHorn writer and director, Toby Wosskow is sparking a global conversation about the rhino poaching crisis: https://virg.in/SQz

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“He was sunny. Being in his presence was like being outside on a beautiful summer afternoon.” Discussing the sunny side of Nelson Mandela with Richard Stengel : https://virg.in/RQX

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There is a difference between being positive and optimistic. Positivity is telling ourselves and others that everything is good, even if it isn’t. Optimism accepts the truth of reality and looks forward to a brighter future. Simon recently sat down with Dennis Miller to talk about how embracing an optimistic perspective can help us all. https://bit.ly/2WKjBrr #DennisMillerPlusOne #Optimism …see more

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“The universe, which is not merely the stars and the moon and the planets, flowers, grass, and trees, but other people, has evolved no terms for your existence, has made no room for you, and if love will not swing wide the gates, no other power will or can.” A brilliant and thought-provoking piece by James Baldwin from 1962 that is sadly still relevant today: https://lnkd.in/dUgwmK5 ? #BlackHistoryMonth …see more

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Lovely to read how Virgin Australia have been making changes to get a little more happiness into each and every day. Read about their ‘5 Days of Happy’ challenge here: https://virg.in/iba

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Interesting reading about FITCH Brew Co , a Virgin StartUp backed business that has had to pivot during the pandemic & started exporting to the US https://virg.in/paJ

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Wonderful to see Virgin StartUp help entrepreneurs to scale their businesses: https://virg.in/SQo #Crowdfunding #CrowdBoost

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Making time for unplugging, sleep and other ways to look after your wellbeing this holiday season https://virg.in/iyj @virginpulse

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Exciting to see Brightline (soon to be Virgin Trains USA) featured in Architectural Digest's Design in Motion series: https://lnkd.in/dniWcqZ #ReadByRichard

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An interesting read on why a start-up’s social benefit is just as important as its financial outcomes: https://lnkd.in/d_T_dcH #ReadByRichard

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Holly spoke to Lauri-Ann Ainsworth, CEO of the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship - Caribbean and their unofficial ‘Wellness CEO’ about how to find better work-life balance: https://virg.in/a3Z #VirginFamily

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Great to chat to Adam Grant about how we can all be more original thinkers. Watch the full interview on my blog https://virg.in/RKE Literati

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Not one sector can confront ocean and climate risks alone. Here’s some more on the work Ocean Unite are doing to fight ocean and climate risk: https://virg.in/5GG

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“You don’t have to have it all figured out – just be prepared to keep learning” - Great read on how to balance starting a business while working full time too: https://virg.in/jza Virgin StartUp #thursdaymotivation #entrepreneurtips

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“I feel compelled to help people that are in the same position that I was." Why KINGS (Bristol) founder launched Talk Club: https://virg.in/iYG Virgin StartUp

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Meet the adventurer who travelled 7,000 miles completely fossil fuel free and made an incredible documentary showing how: https://virg.in/5TE #RaceAgainstClimateChange

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Each Made51 product tells a story about resilience, perseverance and beating the odds. I read some of these stories at Virgin Megastores and it really brought home why this project is so important: https://virg.in/ijc

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Wonderful to read Bill Gates’ ideas for how the world can achieve global literacy: https://lnkd.in/dU8nZku #ReadByRichard

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The lead up to exam results day often creates a lot of stress and anxiety for students. To help students look after their mental health at this difficult time, Virgin Unite 's partners at Shout UK have shared a digital toolkit with tips and advice from mental health clinicians. You can find it here: https://virg.in/x3d #SHOUT85258 …see more

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“To shift from doom and gloom to a positive, optimistic, constructive attitude is very important because it is what gets us up in the morning” – Christiana Figueres discusses why it’s crunch time for humanity and the climate crisis: https://lnkd.in/dZu7Psv #ReadByRichard …see more

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“I am transformed, I am a new person.” - Inspiring to read about the new lives of refugees who were rescued at sea: https://lnkd.in/dTWhZm8 #ReadByRichard

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The great human rights lawyer and Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson on why voting is so critical: https://lnkd.in/dndSya8

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A brilliant Ted Talk that is a great reminder of the power of our common humanity: https://virg.in/zHA

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2020 is the year to take bold action and safeguard the ocean: https://lnkd.in/d3EnDtz #ReadByRichard

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Fascinating how Crisis Text Line are using data for good to reach those who really need it: https://virg.in/igb

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These are the exact reasons that you need to quit your job. These reasons will help you find new opportunities that will be more exciting than ever before. http://bit.ly/2zJ93j2

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I'm here with Lindsey Granger to tell you why you shouldn’t be afraid to say no; how to know if you’re wasting your money on “crap”; and why it’s crucial to have the money talk early on in any relationship. https://lnkd.in/eF956V5

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If you want your New Year’s Resolutions to stick you should make it a tiny habit, according to Dr BJ Fogg https://virg.in/iyB

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What’s it like to intern at Virgin Orbit ? Great interview with one of their engineers who started as an intern… https://virg.in/aU7

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If you're going to spend money getting somebody a gift during the holidays, for the love of god, DON'T let it be another sweater! @ CNBC Make It

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Lockdown has profoundly disrupted the world of work. The team from 100% #HumanAtWork ask what the future of the office may look like: https://virg.in/RRE

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Three fitness tips from Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell: https://virg.in/Rey Tempo Nutrition Virgin StartUp

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There's a growing consensus that we must schedule our time or someone else will. This is especially true when we work from home. This recent Fast Company article makes the point: https://lnkd.in/djHdexr And reinforces the importance of keeping a schedule, rather than just a to-do list: See: https://lnkd.in/dJsnZYA …see more

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What are two global investment opportunities that are NOT “dead to me?” Internet and e-commerce. Find out why, http://bit.ly/2N8tk97

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Here more on why doing nothing is sometimes the best solution... http://bit.ly/2p3bnfy #Productive #Business #Work #Career #TimeManagement #Psychology #Advice …see more

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“We need to find different ways to teach, learn and create” – Holly chats to George The Poet and BBC Sounds https://lnkd.in/drPvyu7

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I’ve learned lots of fascinating things from doing business for nearly 50 years, but none more interesting – or surprising and dramatic – than the changes we’ve seen in technology https://virg.in/isB

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Interesting read on five steps business can take to help provide a better future of work: https://virg.in/iR6 100% #HumanAtWork

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In this week’s episode of #EarthUnscrewed we’re introduced to Zero Mass Water the company creating water from just sunlight and air https://virg.in/iup #Podcasts

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Sensible, evidence-based policies that take inspiration from what has already been tried and tested elsewhere can show a way out of Britain’s drug crisis https://virg.in/SsY

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Inspiring to read about how learning is a learned behaviour – and we can get better at getting better: https://lnkd.in/d6pyR_s #ReadByRichard

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“I realized that although we’re probably going to get the voting bill, we still don’t have a lot of other things.” A great account from 1965 about Martin Luther King Jr. and the historic march from Selma to Montgomery: https://lnkd.in/dcQT4Wd #ReadByRichard …see more

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Inspiring to see how Ghana is balancing business with forest conservation: https://lnkd.in/eWqZKSB #ReadByRichard

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My latest radio show episode talking about the role business has to play in tackling global issues https://virg.in/5Mt

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Interesting to read about how satellite tags and tagging expeditions are crucial to protecting shark populations: https://virg.in/5ma

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Being yourself makes the best impression - great to read the research that proves it: https://lnkd.in/dhGBgpE #ReadByRichard

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Simon Sinek @ Holly Branson share how business can bring more colour to the world: https://virg.in/5Qs

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Great write up on the psychedelics company I’m an investor in! Micro-dosing is making waves in the healthcare world. MindMed https://lnkd.in/eicrxZR

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The film #JustMercy , Destin Daniel Cretton’s deeply moving criminal justice drama released this weekend, is a powerful reminder of the injustice that is America’s death penalty https://virg.in/5pQ

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As emotionally and financially difficult it may be, sometimes the best decision is to move on from a business and start something new. https://lnkd.in/ez4dNvg …see more

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Ending poverty is a cornerstone of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Here’s an insightful look at poverty from every angle: https://lnkd.in/dVEHWit #ReadByRichard

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A look at what life is like for children in Uganda's biggest refugee settlement and the unique risks faced by displaced children: https://lnkd.in/dNEM_hC #ReadByRichard

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“The inventor did not look for problems in need of solutions; he looked for solutions in need of modification.” https://lnkd.in/dRszvM5 #ReadByRichard

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“The social stigma that mires the conversation around men’s mental health applies to brands and corporations as well.” A look at how and why brands need to focus on men’s mental health: https://lnkd.in/dnypUPz #ReadByRichard

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With Pride celebrations around the world this year looking very different due to the COVID-19 lockdown, here’s Rob from Virgin Management on what Pride means to him and how he’ll be celebrating https://virg.in/GAu #BeingOutStayingIn #VirginFamily #Pride …see more

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Thank you Esther Perel for always giving us a different lens through which we can better understand our experiences. https://nyti.ms/2VwHOSN #TogetherisBetter #ComeTogether

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Two things - money and the internet - influence and impact almost everything in our lives. Which is a problem when both are run by just a few companies. Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, co-founders of Facebook and early investors in Bitcoin, have an idea of how to give the people back their power. Check out this week's episode of A Bit of Optimism at apple.co/simonsinek or wherever you like to listen to podcasts. …see more

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How do you apply entrepreneurship to the charity sector? Advent of Change is the perfect case study https://virg.in/ieB

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David Jakubowski is the kind of guy you just can’t help but want to make a deal with, in my years knowing him this episode of the Ureeka Unscripted podcast with his co-founders still surprised me. If you want to know what it takes to take get folks to invest in new idea then this is a must listen. https://lnkd.in/g5GkBtz …see more

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An insightful look at how small habits can made big changes: https://lnkd.in/dFwZKts #ReadByRichard

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When the lines between #work and #life are blurring more than ever, attention #management becomes even more important. A time management v/s attention management framework by Maura Nevel Thomas

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The Graça Machel Trust & Virgin Unite are proud to support women entrepreneurs across Africa. Read about their wonderful programme and the new digital offering here:

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For a carbon-neutral world: powerful article on China’s new climate pledge and the need for cooperation to tackle climate change and build a better future https://lnkd.in/dQZ47w3 Rocky Mountain Institute

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A different way of looking at failure from Sara Blakely, one of my favourite entrepreneurs: https://lnkd.in/d7TCDVH #ReadyRichard

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An interesting look at how businesses can foster resilience in their people, avoid burnout and help them bounce back from hard times: https://lnkd.in/dG6-dY9 #ReadByRichard

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"I think the key is to open up about all sorts of issues and chat about them." Rachel Ettinger shares why she's using her platform to help girls https://virg.in/w9b #VirginFamily

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It was great to hear Jeremy Fleming, the director of GCHQ, discuss the merits of hiring people with dyslexia at the recent Made By Dyslexia summit. Here's more insight: https://lnkd.in/dkdTjz4 #ReadByRichard

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In my latest Forbes article, I share the one thing Sara Blakely , Gary Vaynerchuk , and my dad say is key for professional fulfillment—and six ways for you to embrace it. Are you a "career contrarian?" #leadership #career …see more

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