Q.Look at the picture. MS Dhoni tells his players: "Don't think about winning or losing. Just go out, play your best cricket and enjoy the match. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. It does not matter as long as you are giving your 100%." What do you think the Captain is saying to the team? What would you tell your team if you were the Captain? Share in your group. Share the best advice with the class.

The book lists ten qualities of a good leader. Honesty — a leader whose ethical, straightforward behaviour is a key value earns a team that follows that same standard. Delegation of duty — a good leader focuses on key responsibilities and delegates work/authority to teammates, overseeing how they perform rather than doing everything alone. Communication skills — without clear, consistent communication, no one understands the mission, goals or instructions. Confidence — a confident leader earns the trust needed for others to actually follow her/his instructions.

Commitment — a leader who works alongside the team, visibly as committed as anyone, earns respect and instils that same drive in others. Accountability — taking personal responsibility for outcomes (one's own AND the team's), never blaming others, and fixing problems rather than assigning blame. Enthusiasm — (from a Greek root meaning "possessed by a god") being motivating, energetic, passionate and dynamic about one's own work and about the role of leading. Focus — thinking rationally and staying self-driven toward better results. …