Leadership lessons from Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo started fro a very young age and has always been passionate about the game. His talent can be gauged from the fact that he is the highest paid athlete in the world not just in the football. This is what great leadership is all about. You need to be skillful and talented and also know how to use that skill and talent in our field.

Do not let setbacks affect you. A the age of 15, Cristiano Ronaldo was diagnosed with a racing heart that is fatal for any career involving sports. But being true to his passion, he got operated for it and began training as soon as he as released from he hospital. Our leadership s defined by how passionate we are and how far we let the setbacks affect us. A fractured heart did not stop Ronaldo from catching up his dream and what is excuse for us ?

Stay one step ahead of competitors. Over the years, Ronaldo has adopted his game so that he an strike from any number of positions. This has made him and his game deadlier for opponents who are left to strategise about how to deal with the Ronaldo Hurrican. Put on our thinking hat and figure out how we can stay ahead of the game with respect to the competition.







Respect your mentor. The story of Sir Alex Ferguson and Cristiano Roaldo is well-known. Sir Alex Ferguson saw the raw talent Ronald was made of and made the latter one of the best player of his team Manchester United. Although their relationship reportedly went sour, Ronaldo called Sir Alex Ferguson his father and most influential person when he quit and went to Real Madrid. Everybody needs a good mentor to rise the leadership ladder, just make sure we respect our mentor when we have found him and reciprocate the love.