#10 Entrepreneurial Lessons From 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion'Hands-on leaders keep their skills updated and remain connected with the needs of the business, employees and customers.

People have been waiting for "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' eagerly as this movie ends the suspense created in 'Baahubali: The Beginning'– "why did Kattappa kill Baahubali?" Moreover, the stunts, visuals, budget and box office collection of this movie have set new benchmarks in the history of Indian cinema. This movie not only entertains but also gives some serious entrepreneurial lessons. Here are a few of them:

1. Be A Hands-on Leader

Hands-on leaders keep their skills updated and remain connected with the needs of the business, employees and customers. They exhibit clear direction, provide regular feedback, develop their team members, nurture innovation, keep communication open, and if required, execute tasks themselves rather than giving orders. When the kingdom ofKuntalawas attacked byPinjaris, a decoit-like army,Baahubalifought with them skilfully, motivated others and nullified the attack.

2.Humility Can Win Hearts

Humility is an important characteristic of a true leader. It brings a leader closer to his followers.Baahubaliwas humble and respectful towards people ofMahismatiandKuntala, a kingdom smaller thanMahismati. He wonDevasena'sheart through his modesty and bravery rather than his title and wealth. WhenBaahubaliwas declared the Commander-in-Chief instead of King, he gave the required respect toBallaladeva. During the coronation, people ofMahismatidisplayed their respect and loyalty towardsBaahubali. WhenDevasenaandBaahubaliwere banished from the palace, they lived happily among commoners, wore the similar clothes, ate the same food and shared the hardships of people. Though he was not titled as king, it was visible in the movie thatBaahubaliremained people's king.

3.Think Out-Of-The-Box Strategies

Some of the biggest innovations happen when leaders face lack of resources and think out-of-the-box strategies. They connect the ideas from various fields, apply to their situation and beat resourceful giants. During the attack at the kingdom ofKuntala,Amarendra Baahubalihad opponents in great force, but he attacked enemies at unguarded spots using animals, fire and water. From efficiency perspective, he was able to shoot three arrows together. Later to enterMahismatipalace,Mahendra Baahubaliused trees to facilitate entry along with his soldiers.

4. Accept Challenge As Transformation Opportunity

If challenges are intense without any escape then with right motivation, people can lose their fear and fight at their level best. During attack atKuntala,Baahubalimotivated self-doubting swordsmanKumar Varmato fight.Kumar Varmaaccepted this challenge as a transformation opportunity and turned himself into a brave warrior.Kattappaalso motivatedKuntala的人来说,美国的目的和提高their spirits to extraordinary courage.

5.Think Before Making Promises

When a leader is not able fulfil promises, his or her reputation gets affected as people learn that they cannot count on the leader's promises. It is better to set appropriate expectations rather than making unrealistic promises. WhenBhallaladevashared his feelings forDevasenawithSivagami, she, being unaware thatBaahubaliwas in love withDevasenaand without considering whetherDevasenawould accept the proposal, promisedBhallaladeva,Devasena'shand in marriage. This unrealistic promise bySivagamitoBallaladevacreated the foundation of misunderstandings betweenSivagamiandBaahubali.

6.Plan And Time Your Moves

Leaders have to make many strategic moves. But, it is important for them to keep potential upside and downside of their moves in mind and make the right moves at the right time. During attack atKuntala,Amarendra Baahubaliquickly planned the attack through oxen and used them to facilitate both fire and water attacks. He also controlled an ox, when its direction changed towardsDevasena. WhenMahendra Baahubalicouldn't enterMahismatipalace behindBhallaladeva,Kattappaadvised him not to get emotional, think like his father and plan his moves strategically.

7.Experience Your Customers' World

Leaders can't understand challenges and needs of their customers only from their corporate offices. To make the right decisions, along with giving orders to their teams, they themselves have to experience the field and customer needs. Before the coronation,SivagamisuggestedAmarendra Baahubalito tour the kingdom and understand its current state and people. After getting banished from the palace, he helped people in their regular work and came up with innovative solutions to solve people's day-to-day problems.

8. Recover From Mistakes Quickly

While mistakes help people learn and grow, sometimes they can be very costly.Good leaders take accountability for their mistakes and quickly do their very best to repair whatever damage has been done. WhenSivagamilearned fromKattappaaboutBhallaladeva'sconspiracy, she tried correcting her mistake by informing panicked crowd that the baby,Mahendra Baahubaliwould be the new king. She also wanted to punishBhallaladeva. Towards the movie end, whenBijjaladevaaskedKattappato protect kingdom and killMahendra Baahubali,Kattappareminded him thatSivagamimadeMahendraKing 25 years back.

9. Communicate Carefully And Avoid Communication Gaps

Communication can make or break relationships. Additionally, communication gap acts as a bottleneck in correcting misunderstandings and creating awareness. Moreover, personality traits affect how an individual communicates and how the message will be perceived by others.

Being angry and upset,Devasenamentioned toSivagamithat she didn't have intellect as she promised toBhallaladevaon marriage withDevasena. AtDevasena's baby shower,BhallaladevarelievedAmarendraof his duties as Commander-in-chief.

Devasenaimmediately spoke out against theBhallaladeva's manipulation and the mute inaction ofSivagami. Later, whenDevasenawas presented in court for cutting fingers ofSetupati, she displayed her dissatisfaction and anger towardsMahismati's laws and governance.

ThoughDevasena's intent was right, her communication style created misunderstandings withSivagami. Also, communication gap betweenSivagamiandBaahubali, acted as a bottleneck in correcting misunderstandings developed between them.Kattappawas aware thatBijjaladevawas jealous and angry onSivagami's decision to makeBaahubaliKing rather thanBhallaladeva, and was thinking to killSivagami. As an example of communication gap,Kattappadidn't share his understanding withSivagami.

10. Intense Emotions Can Screw Up Decisions

Some decisions are very complex, and even highly experienced leaders can take misguided decisions due to intense emotions. While taking complex decisions, leaders should evaluate all possible options and facts, and should take advice from others.Sivagami, convinced thatBhallaladeva's life is under threat fromBaahubali, orderedKattappato killBaahubali.Kattapparequested her to rethink and change her decision, but due to intense anger, she didn't evaluate all the facts and refused to change her decision.

(Views expressed are author's personal and don't necessarily represent any company's opinions.)