I believe managing is like holding a dove in your hand. If you hold it too tightly you kill it, but if you hold it too loosely, you lose it.

Meaning of the quote

Managing a team or group is like holding a delicate bird in your hands. If you grip the bird too hard, you'll end up hurting it. But if you don't hold it firmly enough, the bird will fly away and you'll lose it. The quote suggests that being a good manager means finding the right balance - not being too controlling, but also not being too hands-off. It's about knowing when to guide and support your team, and when to let them have more freedom.

About Tommy Lasorda

Tommy Lasorda was an American baseball legend who spent over 70 years with the Los Angeles Dodgers as a player, coach, and manager. He led the Dodgers to two World Series championships and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997.

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Tommy Lasorda

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