Mahendra Singh Dhoni - The Untold Story !

MS DHONI - THE IDOL FOR MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN INDIA.

I would like to share something interesting facts about the former Indian cricket team Captain Mr.MS Dhoni.

He is also known as the " CAPTAIN COOL".

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M. S. Dhoni is an Indian cricketer best remembered for leading the Indian ODI team to its second World Cup win in 2011. He made his ODI debut for the national team on December 23, 2004, against Bangladesh and went on to serve as the captain of the Indian ODI team from 2007 to 2016. He debuted as a Test player against Sri Lanka on 2nd December 2005, and led the team in Test cricket from 2008 to 2014. Known for his aggressive playing style, he is revered as one of the best "finishers" in the limited over format of the game. He is also one of the most successful Indian captains and holds a number of records for his captaincy. Notably, the Indian team became the No.1 Test team in 2009 under his captaincy. He also led the Indian team to win the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. While his achievements in the IPL format often get overshadowed by his international records, he also helped his team, Chennai Super Kings, win IPL twice in 2010 and 2011.

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FIVE LEADERSHIP QUALITIES EVERYONE SHOULD LEARN FROM MS DHONI :

1.Stay calm, no matter whatever the situation is.

2.Stay grounded. 

3.Lead from the front.

4.Encourage others to perform.

5. Share the credits.

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Under Dhoni's captaincy, India won the 2007 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20, the Commonwealth BankSeries of 2007–08, the 2010 Asia Cup, the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. The list of his achievements would use my entire column space if I didn't stop here.

Dhoni has an arsenal of leadership skills that can apply to business and entrepreneurs.

Dhoni enthusiast K. Sudarshan  has written a brilliant and comprehensive thesis on the cricketer's leadership ability in the Economic Times. Sudarshan shows us how Dhoni's self and man-management skills are a useful template for business captains too.

Being uninhibited and confident

Even though Dhoni hails from a modest rustic background, he never let this hold him back. He is always confident, forthright and often surprises audiences and media with his comments. Not holding back and being true to yourself carries you far in the corporate as well as the sporting world.

Managing egos and legacy personalities

Dhoni was made captain ahead of several other established players and former captains in 2007. He took his time about making changes and maintained methods that had been proven to work. He managed the egos of most of his players. This is something new managers in business often have to contend with. He did not rush to make changes or mark his personal stamp; his main focus at the start of his captaincy was to establish credibility. In this 2014 interview with BCCI.TV he talks about learning from the seniors in his team. With two of them being Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, that's an important lesson to learn.

Handling Success

Dhoni won fame and money at an early stage in his career but he was, and still is, humble and modest. He maintained a steady path and was not brash, flash or overbearing. Managers who gain success too early on often lose their balance and cannot maintain the poise required for longevity.

Staying calm under pressure

Even when severely tested, Dhoni manages to stay calm and this influences his whole team to resist caving in. They gain self belief and continue to perform at their best, inspired by their captain. This is one of the biggest gifts a leader can give to his company. 

Staying Focussed

Being able to insulate yourself from your environment is vital for success, and Dhoni demonstrated this during the Champions Trophy when there was controversy over the Indian Premier League. An ability to cut through distraction and negative energy is one of the best marks of a leader in every situation. Dhoni competes with himself at all times, as explained in this article that explores Dhoni’s emotional intelligence .

Trust your Instinct

Leaders generally have advisors and data to help them in decision making, but they also need to rely on their gut instinct. True captains can do this. In a Champions League final playing against England, Dhoni chose Ishant Shama over Umesh Yadav to bowl one more over. The match turned for India. Dhoni clarified in his BCCI. TV interview that his own instinct comes from taking an educated guess based on knowledge and experience; his decisions don't just come from nowhere. 

Handling Failure

In the 2011 World Cup, Dhoni and his team were spectacularly successful but then suffered a string of losses. Dhoni fought back simply by playing well. All businesses tend to suffer some degree of failure at one point or another, but it requires strength and character to stand up and be counted from that position. It’s one of the most important aspects of leadership. As he explained in his BCCI.TV interview;

The 2011 World Cup: This had a different challenge. Those 15 players who formed the squad not only had to play their best cricket for that period but also be in a really good mental state. They needed to stay calm amid all the pressures and constantly concentrate on the areas they needed to improve on, despite all that was going on around them. Fitness again was very important and difficult to maintain given the amount of cricket we play.

Competitor respect

In sport as in business or any other field, you know you have achieved a milestone when your opponents take you seriously and allow themselves to show a degree of respect to you. Dhoni has made that happen by his consistent, calm behavior.

Team Playing

Dhoni backs his players at all times with trust and confidence. This support gives them the ability to play at their best and also endows them with a sense of responsibility to perform well. Entrepreneurs need to feel safe to experiment- and fail if they need to- on their way to success.

Rather than dictate to them, Dhoni develops his players so they form their own working system in sync with others.

Versatility

Staying agile in sport and business is another masterstroke. Dhoni can play three formats of the game; he can bat, keep wicket and bowl. He is popular but does not demand attention. He does not get over- emotional in victory, or in defeat.

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Versatility is another key to longevity in business and in sport!