Richard Branson guest stars in a new book, “Creative, Successful, Dyslexic”, written by Margaret Rooke. The book describes how they used his dyslexia as a tool to succeed in their business life. Through dyslexia, certain fundamentals of managing an enterprise become a necessity rather than a skill they refine as they go.
Richard Branson: “Dyslexia is my greatest strength” #dyslexia
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People with dyslexia often succeed in business due to constant problem solving.
Richard Branson himself describes using his dyslexia as a means to generate creative problem solving tactics as well as delegate his workforce to better enable the business. Being aware of his shortcomings has allowed him to identify weaknesses in the business and supplies him with enough humility to continue learning.
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In business, I believe dyslexia is my greatest strength. It has taught me to keep things simple, to rise above difficulties and to focus on what I’m good at.
"Key Takeaways:
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Delegation is a useful skill many never learn—it is something you learn early if you’re dyslexic.
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Dealing with dyslexia teaches you to rise above challenges.
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Everyone is gifted in some way, including those who are dyslexic—know your strengths.
