Leadership lessons from MS Dhoni, for corporate bosses

ET Online

May 24, 2023

Managing ego

MS Dhoni took over as captain of the Indian cricket team at a time when there were legacy personalities. He took his time about making changes and did not interfere with their methods, thus managing them successfully.

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How to handle success

Dhoni was at the start of his career when he rose to fame and had immense success but he always stayed grounded. He maintained a steady path with eventually benefitted him and the team.

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Calm under pressure

One of the biggest qualities of Dhoni is that he stays calm under pressure, which prevents his team from caving him. This is a crucial thing that every leader must have.

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Being confident

Dhoni is always confident and always true to himself, a virtue that is key to move forward in both corporate and sporting world.

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Instincts and trust

True leaders trust their instinct. Dhoni has on many occasions displayed this trust, which proved to be game changers for India.

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How to handle failure

Failure comes to every one, be it a sporting team or business. Dhoni taught us to fight back by simply being strong and consistently playing well.

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Team playing

Rather than dictating, Dhoni lets players to explore what works for them and give support from there on. This builds a sense of responsibility among every individual.

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Stay focussed

Being able to shield yourself from the outside world is essential for success, and no one does it like MS Dhoni. Your ability to not let negative energy to affect you is vital for the future of your team.

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