It's about an ordirnary man who went on to do extraordinary things owing to
his sheer grit and "intelligent" daredevilry. And, as they say that fortune
favours the brave, luck, too has been on his side.
You don't need to be a cricket fan to take stock of his leadership skills.
True, that Team India lost humiliatingly in the test and one-day series
against England but this does not place his leadership skills under
scrutiny.
His rare quality of extracting benefits from criticism had made India win
matches and he himself won the hearts of millions of people.
Managers and Entrepreneurs can learn so much from him and then apply it to
their real life situations.
Here's a rundown of MS Dhoni's leadership style:
On Leading from the Front
Dhoni is one those few captains in sports who have always led from the
front, more so, in a situation of crisis. Dhoni has proved to be a leader
who leads by example. The man has depicted remarkable equilibrium in many
over-heated situations. His teammates are often heard saying that he knows
how to remain cool and how to inspire others to remain so. Even senior
players like Sachin and Dravid are all praise for him. During Sourav
ganguly's farewell test match, he asked him to captain the team for some
time. This was a great gesture which established Dhoni's leadership and
humane qualities.
Entrepreneurs, Managers, All from all walks of life, can learn a lot from
the 'Captain Cool' of the Indian cricket team. It's very important for them
to lead by setting examples.
On Motivation
When it comes to motivation, Dhoni is the best captain India has ever
produced. This behaviour was depicted very well by him during the semi-final
match against Pakistan in the recently concluded World Cup. Amidst all the
frenzy and hoopla which was built around the big game and the kind of
pressure the players were under, even a small mistake could have cost them
the match and the Cup. Dhoni motivated them and encouraged them to play
naturally but give their 100% at the same time. And, we all know the result
of the game.
Dhoni motivates his team well during all cricketing sessions. Entrepreneurs
and managers too need to keep the morale of their employees high, not just
during a crisis situation but in all their day-to-day activities.
On Seeing What Others Miss and Taking Risks
Whether it is tampering with the batting order or choosing the bowlers, many
of Dhoni's decisions have been under scrutiny. But on most occasions, his
spot decisions have paid-off very well. Dhoni uses his best discretion to
weigh a situation real time. This is not to encourage entrepreneurs and
managers to take random risks but at the same time they need to read between
the lines and see what others may have missed. A manager/entrepreneur can't
afford to be not daring.
On Accepting Mistakes
There have been instances when his decisions have backfired. Dhoni has
always been graceful enough to accept his follies and doesn't pass the buck
to his other teammates. This has helped to build him the required trust
within the team and mutual trust betters the performance. Like cricket,
running a business too is a team effort. Mutual trust between the team
members is of paramount importance and it's the leader's responsibility to
build that.
On Criticism
Overall, Dhoni has been lucky enough to have drawn considerably less flak as
compared to other Indian cricket captains. But he does have a fair share of
criticism. Many times, his decisions like shuffling the batting order
abruptly or giving the over to someone unexpectedly. Mostly, his decisions
pay off well and he is not let down by them. It's actually the critics who
are made to eat the humble pie. If in case, his decisions boomerang, he is
humble enough to candidly admit his mistakes. His handling of criticism is
in great sync with his persona of 'Captain Cool.'
Entrepreneurs and managers are bound to attract criticism throughout their
endeavours. Learning from Dhoni, they should not be deterred unnecessarily
and let criticism make them go off the track. Criticism, in fact, can be
healthy, if taken in the right way and right spirit.
Some Inspirational Quotes by Dhoni
"I never predict what will happen in cricket. We believe in each other and
we believe in the process."
"We are not thinking about what may happen if we achieve or what may happen
if we don't succeed because those two things are beyond our control.
"We take each game in the right frame of mind"
"We don't rely on one specific individual. We expect everybody to
contribute."
LIFE IS ALWAYS FULL OF UPS AND DOWNS, LIFE IS A CYCLE
LUCK, FORTUNE, SUCCESS OR FAILURE ARE NOT TOTALLY IN OUR CONTROL
"ATTITUDE" IS SURELY IN OUR CONTROL
TEAM - Together Everyone Achieves More
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