Book Summary: The Rebel Rules

What does it take to get in touch with your inner rebel and run a business on your terms Todays Information Age has spawned a number of rebel business leaders, from Virgins Richard Branson to The Body Shops Anita Roddick and to Joie de Vivre Hospitalitys boy wonder the author himself people who have the passion, instinct, agility and vision to rewrite the rules of business so it is ethical, respects diversity, and means more to people than simply turning a profit.
7. Rebels do not lose their political and social beliefs as they grow older. Their passion for the causes they support will only grow stronger over time.
3. Built a net worth of $300 million by age 35 with diverse businesses all under the Virgin brand: travel, entertainment, retail, media, financial services, publishing, bridal service, and soft drinks.
2. What habits do you need to cultivate and what will you remove from your present life in order to live out your true purpose/calling
4. Take an hour to write your one-page mission statement. Then cut it down to one paragraph. Then simplify it further by saying it all in one sentence. This summarizes your personal mission statement.
They have a clear vision. They are highly creative. They are quick to spot trends that can be integrated into their business practices. They feel a higher calling or mission. They are very charismatic and create a strong presence when they walk into a room.
Successful rebels have passion. They are able to unite a diverse team made up of people from different backgrounds, rallying together to build a unique business and company culture.
They are resourceful enough to find solutions and fix situations. They know how to negotiate deals and have all parties to the deal come away satisfied Ace 2oz (6pc) (nl002).
Successful rebels are agile enough to spring into action when necessary, and seem to be Open 24 hours. They have boundless energy, and like a Quarterback, moves the ball across the field and gets the job done.
Successful rebels know how to keep their employees happy. They give them intangible benefits like high self-esteem, rewards for achievements, and a positive working environment.
Successful rebels inspire their employees to think like business owners. Open-book management, popularized by Jack Stack, is a way of sharing financial information in a fun, educational format to make employees understand how their work earns for the business. You can be sure that when you explain clearly how tardiness affects the bottom line, affecting everyones mid-year bonus, employees will start showing up earlier for work.
12. Noni In The Sculpture Garden Study a role model company or a competitor, you could all go on a retreat or buy managers a copy of the role model companys literature.
Rebels encourage creativity and individuality within their own companies. They allow themselves and their employees enough free time for a life outside of work, for leisure and recreation.
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