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Richard Branson

dynamiteninja

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What is his type I wonder?

Almost undoubtedly E, and a Feeler also.

ExFx

I'm heavily leaning ENFP actually.
 

yenom

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ESTP or ENTp for me.

He seems to have vision,which could be an N thing, and a natural salesman and self-promoter.
EXTP traits.

Also a love of risktaking which is evident in both these types. but thats just my opinion...
 

wolfy

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I read his book a long time ago. ESTP or ENTP I guess. Probably ESTP.
 

Apollanaut

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Actually he's reported to not be an extravert at all; I read somewhere that his type is said to be ISFP. That makes him quite unusual, as ISFPs do not fit the popular conception of what makes a successful entrepeneur.

I've found the article, which can be read here:

http://www.russellsynergies.com.au/pdf/RussellLikeavirgin.pdf

To back this up, one of my closest friends has met Richard Branson on a personal level, and her description of his personality is entirely consistent with ISFP. It's a type I know quite well because my younger brother is an ISFP. He has also bucked the trend - he is a highly successful and well respected (not to mention well-paid!) HR systems consultant with a top Japanese corporation.
 

dynamiteninja

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Actually he's reported to not be an extravert at all; I read somewhere that his type is said to be ISFP. That makes him quite unusual, as ISFPs do not fit the popular conception of what makes a successful entrepeneur.

I've found the article, which can be read here:

http://www.russellsynergies.com.au/pdf/RussellLikeavirgin.pdf

To back this up, one of my closest friends has met Richard Branson on a personal level, and her description of his personality is entirely consistent with ISFP. It's a type I know quite well because my younger brother is an ISFP. He has also bucked the trend - he is a highly successful and well respected (not to mention well-paid!) HR systems consultant with a top Japanese corporation.

This is good stuff.
 
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Dali

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ENTP popped into my head for some reason...


Actually he's reported to not be an extravert at all; I read somewhere that his type is said to be ISFP. That makes him quite unusual, as ISFPs do not fit the popular conception of what makes a successful entrepeneur.

I've found the article, which can be read here:

http://www.russellsynergies.com.au/pdf/RussellLikeavirgin.pdf

To back this up, one of my closest friends has met Richard Branson on a personal level, and her description of his personality is entirely consistent with ISFP. It's a type I know quite well because my younger brother is an ISFP. He has also bucked the trend - he is a highly successful and well respected (not to mention well-paid!) HR systems consultant with a top Japanese corporation.

I've always loved his sense of fun as evidenced by all the pranks he plays. If I had his money too, I'd likely play all those elaborate pranks too...

p.s. That blasted PDF link is not loading for me.
 

wolfy

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BlueScreen

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I can see ISFP.

ENPs are known for being entrepreneurs and STPs.

I think maybe ISTP if not ISFP, he seems to act a lot like one, and his love for exploring and extreme experiences.

Love him!
 

Stephano

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http://www.virgingalactic.com

His new project. Maybe we'll get the chance once a lifetime.
And lol, no he is not a stereotypical ESTP. He is most likely ESFP. I just saw an interview with him on TV talking about his life and he is very, very people oriented and an idealist. He even had a magazine against the vietnam war.
 
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