Two Aces – 3 Mini Lessons in Leadership adaptability growth trust May 16, 2024

It has been said by many (and award shows clearly agree) that the writers of Ted Lasso were brilliant. The overlap of life and leadership with comedy and real-life were a delight to all who have watched. Every episode was packed with meme-able moments, notable quotes...

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The Importance of a Personal Board of Advisors: Creating Your Own “Diamond Dogs” personal board of advisors May 11, 2024

In the land of “Ted Lasso,” the internet fell in love with the Diamond Dogs. The Diamond Dogs were a group of friends/colleagues that the brilliant writers of Ted Lasso created to become a support network for each other. They created a safe space where...

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6 Strategies for Subtle Leadership empathy humility Apr 26, 2024

In a business that celebrates ego, Ted (Lasso) reigns his in.
His coaching style is subtle.
It never hits you over the head,
It slowly grows until you can no longer ignore its presence…
If the Lasso way is wrong, it’s hard to imagine being right

Trent...
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Change: A “Ted Lasso” Guide to Embracing It adaptability change resliience Apr 24, 2024
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“Lead It Like Lasso” Secures Prestigious BookFest Awards in Leadership and Personal Growth press release Apr 12, 2024

“Lead It Like Lasso,” the transformative work by Marnie Stockman, Ed.D., and Nick Coniglio, has been honored with two BookFest Awards, marking a significant achievement in the realms of Business: Leadership and Management, and Business: Personal Growth....

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The Accountability Factor: A “Ted Lasso” Guide to Owning Your Actions accountability Apr 04, 2024

In a world where accountability often gets lost in the shuffle, “Ted Lasso” brings it to the forefront. It drafts a playbook on how personal responsibility can transform leadership and relationships.

On our most recent episode of our Lens of Leadership...

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3 Questions you didn’t know to ask about Personal Operating Systems personal operating system Mar 08, 2024
  1. What the heck is a Personal Operating System?
  2. Why should you care?
  3. How did Ted Lasso use what he knows about Personal Operating Systems for maximum impact?

 What the heck is a Personal Operating system?

In the simplest possible terms, a personal operating...

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First Impressions first impressions Feb 22, 2024

This might be a little hard to hear but my 22 year old daughter’s first impression of Ted Lasso was that it “looked fake” and she didn’t want to watch a “soccer show.” I had to go full-on Mom-mode – first, I checked her for a...

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Ok folks – Leadership is NOT the adult version of a participation trophy leaders vs managers Feb 13, 2024

Ok folks, leadership is not the adult version of a participation trophy – but everyone is a leader. Here’s a Venn diagram* to prove it:

*They say 62% of all stats (and associated charts) are made up, but we sincerely believe this one is true.

Everyone...

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3 (not so hidden but sometimes forgotten) Powers of Names trust Jan 11, 2024

“You know my name.” Nathan Shelley, the shy kitman from Ted Lasso in Season 1, says in awe when Ted calls him by name. We watch as he goes through stages of confusion and disbelief to shock to gratitude to pride. That is the power of a name.

Nate shows...

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The Importance of Being Honest, Open, and Vulnerable: Lessons on Communication by Roy Kent communication honesty vulnerability Nov 28, 2023

In the world of Ted Lasso, Roy Kent brings a unique perspective to the forefront of leadership, emphasizing the power of honesty, openness, and vulnerability. Let’s take a look at how these play out…

Honesty as the Foundation

Roy Kent is unapologetically...

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5 Effective (Improv) Communication Strategies communication Nov 02, 2023

In the land of leadership, decisions can make or break a team’s success. Communication and influence takes center stage. This is not at all unlike improv comedy. Ted Lasso, the popular Apple TV series, was produced by actors and writers trained in comedy...

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