Lasso Lessons: Ted on Life, Leadership & Learning

Join Cathy and Mike for our breakdown of S1E4 of Ted Lasso, “For the Children”.  This episode of Ted Lasso is jam-packed with advice.  Find out who in FC Richmond’s extended family follows Netflix’s 4 A's of Feedback--and who most definitely doesn’t.  Also: Buffy and the 2 Ruperts. The power of “holding environments” and perspective-taking.  Finally, are you Team Lasso or Team Seinfeld?

 

Also on the pod:

No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention by Reed Hasting and Erin Meyer

Ronald Heifetz, Leadership without Easy Answers

Stuff Mr. Giles Says (caution: period background music)

No hugging, no learning

Join Cathy and Mike as we break down S1E3 of Ted Lasso, “Trent Crimm, the Independent”.  What does Lincoln’s assassination have to do with Ted Lasso?  Cathy in London.  Why does Ted give the books he does?  The influence of John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success on Ted’s coaching philosophy. And the importance of “leadership declarations”.

 

Also discussed in the pod:

Our American Cousin

The Beautiful and Damned

Ender’s Game

A Wrinkle in Time

Bonus:  Overanalyzing every book in Ted Lasso 

Join Cathy and Mike as they break down S1E2 of Ted Lasso, “Biscuits”.  Cathy and Mike play a little “First concert/Best concert”, and uncover the origin of Mike’s Ben & Jerry’s addiction.  They introduce a new pyramid:  Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs”.  Then they try some chin chin and reveal how Sam’s snack relates to “Biscuits with the Boss”.  What’s up with “What up With That?”  And how you can use the “Trust Equation” when taking on a new leadership role.  

Also mentioned:

Richmond

Chekhov's gun and Knives Out

The original Ben & Jerry’s scoop shop

San Francisco sourdough bread

Beatlemania vs The Ramones

Beastie Boys vs The Spice Girls

The Trusted Advisor

The Rolling Stones

Bonus:  A primer on British desserts

Cathy and Mike break down Ted Lasso S1E1: "Pilot".   Find out why Ted learns everyone's names, and maybe even over-praises Nate's sports drink.  While Coach Beard reads up on soccer tactics, Ted indulges in Kerouac: how is this an example of "Inclusive Leadership"? Ted vs. Rebecca in communications styles.  And learn how you too can flip the pyramid for organizational success!

Also Mentioned:

Inverting the Pyramid: the book & the organizational principle

The Key to Inclusive Leadership

Kerouac’s The Dharma Bums

Barry Jentz on challenges to sense-making