will miss you dada

Ganguly announced his retirement !! This was bit of shock to me but it was inevitable with the way selectors were ploying around him.

Few great things I like in him

Most important thing I like in Ganguly, is the way he made an amazing comeback into the Indian cricket team after being thrown out.. It was a huge mess.. & only the will power and determination of Ganguly that got him back into the team..

He is a great guy who had one of great offside shots and would come down the track and smack the bowler! Best compliment to his offside shots is well exemplified by Rahul Dravid , "on the off-side, first there is God, then there is Saurav Ganguly."

I love his leadership skills he would always back his decisions and never afraid to experiment. I would say he is the person who brought "never give up attitude" to indian team. This attitude has infected others too :) present breed of youngsters i feel are the fruits of his seeds.


Hail dada.... you are true sportsman and your life is inspirational not only to upcoming cricketers but your leadership spirit, innovative skills, never give attitude can be applied to all spheres of life.

Sourav Ganguly - Winning is Everything

Learning to Act Like a Leader

Listen more respectfully
• Pick up on subtle cues
• Demonstrate trust
• Value opinions

The power of improv comes from the instant feedback that the games provide. You can quickly see what habits you need to break, have the opportunity to practice new skills while receiving continuous reinforcement, and have fun at the same time.

To demonstrate how improv builds leadership skills let’s look at a few principles of improv:

Say “Yes, And”
Leaders often need help breaking the “no, but” habit. A basic principle of improv is to accept all offers. There are a number of improv games that teach this principle and in the process demonstrate that people are more energized and engaged by leaders that say “Yes, and.”

Make Each Other Look Good
Great improvisers can bring an audience member on stage and have that person leave the stage feeling like a brilliant improviser. That is the “make each other look good” principle in action. Improv is a true collaborative activity. Success isn’t measured by how brilliant you look, but how well you support the efforts of others. You don’t have to worry about your success: the rest of the group is doing that for you!

Take A Back Seat
Many beginning improvisers try to control the scene. They are referred to as “drivers.” They are adding too much value and not leaving enough room for others. They aren’t trusting that others can make them look good. Great improv, like great leadership, requires the willingness to take a back seat and let others drive.

These are just a few examples of the improv/recognition connection. The lessons that improv teaches introduce and reinforce many of the behaviors that make great leaders.

Cindy Ventrice is the author of Make Their Day! Employee Recognition That Works. You can visit her website at www.maketheirday.com.