Here’s where billionaire Richard Branson gets his inspiration

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Former U.S. President Barack Obama answers questions at the Gates Foundation Inaugural Goalkeepers event on September 20, 2017 in New York City.

3. “Leadership is not just about giving energy … it’s unleashing other people’s energy.” – Paul Polman

4. “Inexperience is an asset. Embrace it.” – Wendy Kopp

5. “Simply put: we don’t build services to make money; we make money to build better services.” – Mark Zuckerberg

6. “Leadership is the art of giving people a platform for spreading ideas that work.” – Seth Godin

7. “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” – Steve Jobs

8. “We need to think of the future and the planet we are going to leave to our children and their children.” – Kofi Annan

9. “Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.” – Sheryl Sandberg

10. “Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else.” – Sara Blakely

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