Lasso Lessons: Ted on Life, Leadership & Learning

S3E3: ”4-5-1”

How do you solve a problem like Zava?  Join Cathy & Mike as they discuss lessons of leadership and adult development from S3E3 of “Ted Lasso”, “4-5-1”.   A brief history of literary prognostications.  MacGuffins. Jesus Christ, Eurostar.  Job shadowing and the necessity of supervision. The myths(?) of the 10x coder and the 80/20 rule. 

 

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S3E2: “(I Don’t Want to Go to) Chelsea”

Fresh starts abound:  Trent writes a book, Keely hires a friend, and Rebecca pursues a Euro-star.  Join Cathy and Mike as they discuss S3E2 of Ted Lasso “(I Don’t Want to Go to) Chelsea” with an eye towards lessons in leadership and adult development.

S3E1: ”Smells Like Mean Spirit”

Newly promoted to the Premier League, Richmond AFC is picked to finish last by the press–while Rupert’s West Ham is picked to end up near the top!  Rebecca worries that Ted isn’t worried enough, but Keely advises to “let Ted be Ted”.  Ted, though, seems more concerned about while he’s still in London, far from his son. 

 

Join Cathy & Mike as they discuss “Ted Lasso” with an eye toward lessons in leadership and adult development.  Keely and Nate learn to adapt to new roles, and new workplaces.  How to harness the power of metaphor and “systems thinking”.  Finally, can you navigate the changing emotional landscape of the contemporary office?

 

Mentioned in the Pod:

The Miracle of Castel di Sangro

The Ghost Map

The Fifth Discipline

S2E10: ”No Weddings and a Funeral”

After the death of Rebecca’s father, self-awareness burgeons.  Join Cathy and Mike as they discuss leadership lessons and adult development in "Ted Lasso".  The whole team dons dress shoes, and Nate worries about his suit. Rebecca and Ted share their fathers’ betrayals, and we discuss how they respond to trauma. Roy can’t stop joking about Keely’s ruminations on death.  Jami and Roy both pledge their love to Keely.  This episode is packed with musical references:  Molly and Nick Drake;  Elvis Costello & Nick Lowe; and yes, Rick Astley.  Come make meaning with us!

S2E9: ”Beard After Hours”

After the big loss, Beard battles his personal demons while exploring a different side of Richmond.   Join Cathy & Mike as they explore lessons in leadership and adult development in Ted Lasso. The original After Hours as part of a larger subgenre.  Scorsese meets Joe Frank.  A Blue Moon hangs over Wembley.  The haunting of Gary Lineker and Thierry Henri.  The downside of Cognitive Reframing.  The British class system meets billiards and Imposter Syndrome results.  Is Beard finding his religion, and is Dance his god?  And what do you do when you or a co-worker find your personal troubles encroaching on your work space?

S2E8: ”Man City”

With the big game looming, Dr. Sharon crashes, Jami knocks down a bully, Rebecca and Sam finally get together, and Ted makes a stunning (and yet maybe expected) revelation.  Join Cathy and Mike as they break down S2E8 of Ted Lasso, “Man City”.  

Brené Brown shows up again.  Different modes of coaching: Supervision, Management, & Leadership.  Admitting mistakes at work:  What does the Trust Equation tell us about the impact?

S2E7: ”Headspace”

Keely needs space, Nate mocks Colin, and Ted isn’t quite ready to engage in therapy.  Join Cathy and Mike as they break down S2E7 of Ted Lasso:  “Headspace” with an eye towards lessons in leadership and learning.  We once again discuss how to have Difficult Conversations and Cathy provides an approach to deal with Immunity to Change:  What to do when you need to make an important change but something is holding you back.  

 

Mentioned in the Show:

Lisa Lahey on Brene Brown’s podcast Part 1 and Part 2.

“If music be the food of love” on BBC

S2E6: ”The Signal”

Everyone is stuck in a bad pattern; how can they escape?  Join Cathy and Mike as they break down S2E6 of "Ted Lasso, The Signal”, with an eye towards lessons in leadership and adult learning.  Esther Perel finally shows up, and Brene Brown reappears.  Ever more fathers and sons.  Birth of a “Wonder Kid”.  Difficult Conversations and curious questions. How do you deal with stress: Fight, flight, or freeze?  

S2E5: ”Rainbow”

Nate seeks status, Roy strives to discover where he belongs, and Rebecca seeks love. Join Cathy and Mike as they break down “Ted Lasso” S2E5, “Rainbow” with an eye towards lessons in leadership.    It’s Rom-Communism at its best at Richmond AFC when Ted provides the light in the Dark Forest.  Cognitive Reframing, redux.  The Hero’s Journey–and branding!?!   Power poses and calm clarity in the-winner-takes-all society.  And Cathy explains her complex feelings regarding role plays.

 

“Swinging on a Rainbow” by Frankie Avalon

“She’s a Rainbow” by the Rolling Stones

S2E4: ”Carol of Bells”

It’s Christmas time in Richmond.  The Higginses throw a party,  Roy & Keely go in search of a cure to a noisome problem, and Ted and Rebecca bear gifts. Join Cathy and Mike as they break down “Ted Lasso” S2E4, “Carol of Bells” with an eye towards lessons in leadership.  The “Trust Equation” returns, morale runs high, and how is and isn’t a workplace like a family?

 

Other podcasts mentioned:

Coach Ron Adams on Coaching Superstars on the Knowing Kenning podcast

“Julia” with Betsy West and Julie Cohen on the Top Docs podcast