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HR LESSONS FROM THE SPIRIT OF THE TEAM





KKR CEO Venky Mysore says here's a bunch of professional qualities to learn from those who play to win

Whether it be the killer instinct or thriving in com etition, there's a lot that the world of business can learn from sports men . Some one who can vouch for this is Venky Mysore, the CEO and M D of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), which won the 2014 IPL. In a chat with ETPanache, he discusses each player of the champion side and their qualities which would be handy in the corporate world. `Quiet intensity when he performs'

GAUTAM GAMBHIR

He is a leader by example. He doesn't talk much and has a quiet intensity that shows on the field when he performs. He expects that same intensity from his team.
`Reinvents God-given talent'

ROBIN UTHAPPA

He is someone who has reinvented himself now. He has a Godgiven talent that he channelised by working on his fitness, as well as the mental and technical sides to his game. He has invested in all areas to improve himself.
`Focussed; strives for excellence'

JACQUES KALLIS

He is the heart and soul of KKR and is a consummate professional. He keeps striving to excel.
He is an unbelievable golfer and probably would have turned professional if not for cricket. `Doesn't talk but is confident'

MANISH PANDEY

Manish is a quiet, highly talented performer. His upbringing shows his discipline. He is extremely confident but doesn't talk about it. These qualities, coupled with his quietness, show on the field.
`Has a happy-go-lucky attitude'

PIYUSH CHAWLA

He is enormously talented and a happy-go-lucky, easy-going guy.
You ask him to bowl or score a few runs and almost every time, he performs. Being a leg-spinner allrounder is difficult.
`Prankster with great energy'

MORNE MORKEL

Gautam calls him the best fast bowler he has faced. It is a big compliment. He is an unbelievably fun guy. He is always a bit of a prankster, very respectful and a fantastic guy with a lot of energy.
`Superstar with humility'

SHAKIB AL HASAN

Shakib is the quietest superstar.
He is a cult figure in Bangladesh.
He has won all kinds of accolades with his performances, but is extremely humble. He does his job and doesn't make a big deal of it.
`Street-smart, dependable performer'

SUNIL NARINE

Not too many people see it, but Sunil is extremely street-smart.
Once again, he is a man of few words. He's a dependable performer. He knows his game well and few people can get on top of it.
`Stays natural and athletic'

UMESH YADAV

 He is a terrific athlete and a natural at everything that he does.
When he is in his zone, he is easily one of the best bowlers in the world. `His X factor is he's fearless'

YUSUF PATHAN

The threat of Yusuf is always there for the opposition; it is his sheer presence. He has a carefree attitude when he bats which is why he took on the best bowler in the world when we wanted it the most. His X factor is that he is fearless

by BIPRORSHEE DAS

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