Leadership Lessons from Mahendra Singh Dhoni

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Always Stay Focused

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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.

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Share Credit Take Blame

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A leader is only as good as his team. Dhoni never highlighted his own individual contribution and always credited the team. In post-match press conferences, he frequently used the phrase "process." Process purity is a vital component in every corporate organisation and can only be obtained from leads who serve as a point of contact for new personnel.

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Back your players

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He has a great deal of faith in his people and expects them to deliver. This gives individuals the freedom to express themselves without fear of failure. He offered Gaikwad an opportunity in IPL 2021 after after hitting <50 runs in three matches in IPL 2021. He finished as the tournament's leading scorer in IPL 2021. At work, team members perform when they have the backing.

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Adaptability

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Dhoni is hands-on, dynamic, and adaptable to every scenario. He can bat in any position, keep wickets, and roll his arm over if necessary in all three formats of the game. Working Professionals today must be versatile and adaptable in order to achieve long-term success in their Career.

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Managing Failures

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After the euphoria of winning the World Cup in 2011, it was all downhill for Dhoni and his squad. After a succession of humiliating defeats, it took enormous courage and attitude to recover. He accomplished it in style, and he addressed all of his critics once more with the sheer weight of his performance. Keep going when things get tougher.

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