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What Bloggers Can Learn From Sir Richard Branson ( Virgin Group)

Posted on 27. Mar, 2009 by Ashwin in Blogging

Some of us are naturally driven; most others aren’t. We need success to boost our morale; leaders to lead and icons to draw inspiration from. Sir Richard Branson has been one of the most iconic leaders the business world has even seen and bloggers have a lot to learn from him. Here are certain things bloggers can learn from him:

1. Be Crazy: One of the defining traits that makes Virgin groupas successful as it is is because of the dare-devil steps the company takes; the way it enters markets and the way Richard Branson approaches business — almost in a reckless, crazy and adventurous sort of way. When was the last time you thought of blogging this  way? Is there anything crazy about your blog posts? Do you do anything out of the ordinary?

2. Never Start something you can’t finish: Sir Richard Branson has always believed in seeing things to completion and has advocated a “never-give-up-unless-you-can-live-with-failure” mindset when it comes to business.

3. Negotiate or Die: One thing that makes Richard Branson super-successful is his sheer ability to negotiate deals. He always walks away from a deal if it isn’t profitable or benefits him in some way. Negotiation skills for bloggers are just important. Talk to other bloggers; negotiate business deals; start joint ventures and much more.

If you could apply these principles to your blogging,your blog wuld automatically reflect a personality of its own. Are you game?

Tags: Blogging Success, Business Blogging, Business Skills, Negotiation Skills, Sir Richard Branson