When you run your business like a family, it’s important to support the different paths your people follow so they can reach their full potential https://virg.in/iDb

A few years ago I traced my roots and was thrilled to discover that I’m actually part Indian. I loved finding out how some of my ancestors on my father’s side moved to India in search of fortune and started their own successful businesses. Wonderful to be joined by hundreds of today’s entrepreneurs to discuss why we should embrace failure: https://virg.in/iHg …see more

If you want to be successful, you have to be willing to say I don’t know, I don’t understand or I need help. And you have to be willing to accept the help when it’s offered. Thanks Inc. Magazine for interviewing me for this series. Watch the full conversation here. …see more

Watch the Virgin Galactic team working alongside The Spaceship Company and Nasa to develop oxygen hoods to help reduce those admitted with COVID-19 from needing ventilators. Thank you to everyone involved in this project. https://virg.in/qm6 NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration …see more

Virgin Galactic have announced that they will be revealing the interior design of the cabin – excited to get a peek inside SpaceShipTwo: https://virg.in/GXr

No one wants to be remembered for how much money they made. We want to be remembered by the impact we had in the lives of others.

Bruce Deel has proven that when you take the risk to trust people, they rise to the occasion. That's why he practices "extreme trust"​ through his organization City of Refuge, and why I am so excited to publish his book "Trust First"​ with #OptimismPress. …see more

Great leaders don't see people as a commodity to be managed to grow profits. Great leaders see profits as the commodity to be managed to grow the people. #peoplefirst #leadership #trulyhumanleadership

I took some time to reflect on the lessons and silver linings of 2020, and what we can do, together, to make 2021 a remarkable and inspiring year.

What does it take to fulfill our potential? Other people, of course. I share my thoughts on how we can all work toward fulfilling our true potential in 2018 as guest editor for Virgin . The only true way for any of us to grow, to truly fulfill our full potential, is by working to help others do the same. http://bit.ly/2CSh6ZC #togetherisbetter …see more

I’ve had the pleasure of chatting with best-selling author Simon Sinek Inc. on many occasions, usually when we’re cycling up a mountain for the Virgin Strive Challenge. He is an unshakeable optimist and I’m delighted that he will be taking centre stage at Virgin StartUp ’s next digital MeetUp to share insights on how to build and lead effective teams, what drives consumer behaviour, and why we should all feel optimistic about the future of business. Tickets are free but space is limited: https://virg.in/bsW …see more

Two passengers have ridden in a Virgin Hyperloop pod in a test that has made transportation history. Read my thoughts on why I’m so excited about Virgin Hyperloop and its potential to change how the world moves around:

Ever since I was a young boy I have made lists of goals and resolutions. It’s how I make sense of the ideas in my head, the suggestions I receive, and the progress we are making. https://virg.in/5ZS

‪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

#Entrepreneurs see the world differently from the rest of us. There's a sharp focus on what they want to create or build, rather than getting hung up on what's standing in their way.

The last stage of the Strive Challenge was a triathlon, which pushed me a little harder as I had to swim 1k, then bike 20k and then run 10k (my legs felt a little heavy by the end!) https://virg.in/atr

Dave and the team are busy preparing for Virgin Galactic ’s next space test flight later this month. This week the team installed the rocket motor into SpaceShipTwo Unity ready for the flight https://virg.in/R44

Virgin Hotels has opened the doors at its newest property in Nashville. Take a look: https://virg.in/Ghs

Wonderful to see Virgin Atlantic ’s fourth cargo flight bringing more than three quarters of a million PPE items from China to UK – including 690k face masks and 95k visors:

I took on the 10 mile hike this weekend for the Strive Challenge to raise money for Big Change . It was a great warm up for what comes next - the 100k cycle. https://virg.in/akJ