Consistent with the recent burst of interest about successful folks with dyslexia, Time magazine has an interview with Sir Richard Branson, the entrepreneur behind the Virgin brand of brand of businesses. Mr. Branson responded to questions submitted by readers, one of whom asked about dyslexia.
Has your dyslexia hindered you in the business world? —Skye O’Brien, Dartmouth, Mass.
[Branson]: Strangely, I think my dyslexia has helped. When I launch a new company, I need to understand the advertising. If I can understand it, then I believe anybody can. Virgin speaks in normal language instead of using phrases that nobody understands, like “financial-service industry.”
Link to the interview (available as an MP3, too). This is also a good opportunity to plug Liz Ditz’s compilation of
stories about individuals with dyslexia who, though they may not be as famous as Mr. Branson, have achieved highly.
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