M.S. Dhoni : The Magic of Leadership /
Gonda, Cyrus M.
M.S. Dhoni : The Magic of Leadership / Cyrus M Gonda - Mumbai : i-Read Publications, 2022. - 560p.; ill.:
VISION: The global management consulting firm – The Hay Group (founded way back in 1943) – through substantial study and research, has defined the key elements of Dhoni’s leadership as ‘visionary’ and ‘participative’
AMBITION: When Dhoni was offered captaincy of the national team within a couple of years of being part of the team, with many former captains still in the side, he confidently accepted and then paved the way to leadership success
OBSERVATION: Dhoni keenly observes the batsmen from the opposing team while they are at the crease; notes their stance, their weaknesses, and their moods as well. This is an essential skill a leader needs to develop to keep track of competition
COMMUNICATION: Dhoni, from his early days as wicket-keeper, did such a good job of effectively communicating his sharp observations, that the senior players started noticing his leadership potential, this being a prime reason he was offered the captaincy so early on in his career.
ACTION: Speed – the need of the hour. Dhoni holds the world-record for fastest stumping – 0:08 seconds – less time than it takes to blink an eye. In doing this, Dhoni broke his own previously held record
INNOVATION: Dhoni has several cricketing innovations to his name, including his profitable version of the spectacular ‘Helicopter Shot’
REPUTATION: Dhoni won the global ‘ICC Spirit of Cricket of the Decade Award’ for selfless and sporting actions on the cricket field
INSPIRATION: Dhoni has inspired leading cricketers from every cricketing country in the world with his unique brand of leadership. Gary Kirsten has said: “I would go to war with Dhoni by my side”
TRANSITION: After Dhoni took over captaincy, within quick succession, more than half the existing super-stars in the team retired. But he handled this transition phase so professionally, an even better team soon emerged under his leadership
DISTINCTION: Dhoni is the only captain across the globe to have led his national team to World Cup victories in all forms of cricket
COMPASSION: Dhoni giving up his business-class seat so team director George could sit comfortably, offering captaincy for a few overs to Ganguly who was playing his last match; multiple examples of Dhoni’s magnanimous nature are well known
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M.S. Dhoni : The Magic of Leadership / Cyrus M Gonda - Mumbai : i-Read Publications, 2022. - 560p.; ill.:
VISION: The global management consulting firm – The Hay Group (founded way back in 1943) – through substantial study and research, has defined the key elements of Dhoni’s leadership as ‘visionary’ and ‘participative’
AMBITION: When Dhoni was offered captaincy of the national team within a couple of years of being part of the team, with many former captains still in the side, he confidently accepted and then paved the way to leadership success
OBSERVATION: Dhoni keenly observes the batsmen from the opposing team while they are at the crease; notes their stance, their weaknesses, and their moods as well. This is an essential skill a leader needs to develop to keep track of competition
COMMUNICATION: Dhoni, from his early days as wicket-keeper, did such a good job of effectively communicating his sharp observations, that the senior players started noticing his leadership potential, this being a prime reason he was offered the captaincy so early on in his career.
ACTION: Speed – the need of the hour. Dhoni holds the world-record for fastest stumping – 0:08 seconds – less time than it takes to blink an eye. In doing this, Dhoni broke his own previously held record
INNOVATION: Dhoni has several cricketing innovations to his name, including his profitable version of the spectacular ‘Helicopter Shot’
REPUTATION: Dhoni won the global ‘ICC Spirit of Cricket of the Decade Award’ for selfless and sporting actions on the cricket field
INSPIRATION: Dhoni has inspired leading cricketers from every cricketing country in the world with his unique brand of leadership. Gary Kirsten has said: “I would go to war with Dhoni by my side”
TRANSITION: After Dhoni took over captaincy, within quick succession, more than half the existing super-stars in the team retired. But he handled this transition phase so professionally, an even better team soon emerged under his leadership
DISTINCTION: Dhoni is the only captain across the globe to have led his national team to World Cup victories in all forms of cricket
COMPASSION: Dhoni giving up his business-class seat so team director George could sit comfortably, offering captaincy for a few overs to Ganguly who was playing his last match; multiple examples of Dhoni’s magnanimous nature are well known
9788195489602
Sports
796.358 / GON