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Leadership is diving for a loose ball, getting the crowd involved, getting other players involved. Its being able to tak
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"Leadership is diving for a loose ball, getting the crowd involved, getting other players involved. It's being able to take it as well as dish it out. That's the only way you're going to get respect from the players"

- Larry Bird

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In this quote, Larry Bird is describing the real essence of management. He compares it to diving for a loose ball, which needs decision, quick thinking, and the desire to put oneself in a possibly risky scenario. This shows that a leader must be willing to do something about it and make sacrifices for the greater good of the team. In addition, Bird highlights the value of including others and getting them bought the team's success. A leader needs to not only lead by example, however likewise motivate and motivate their colleagues to carry out at their best. Finally, Bird highlights the significance of earning regard from one's peers through both providing and receiving, showing that true management is a two-way street.

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Larry Bird This quote is written / told by Larry Bird somewhere between December 7, 1956 and today. He was a famous Coach from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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