🎙️ Lead It Like Lasso Podcast: So Long, Farewell – Season 3 Finale Recap

In this powerful season finale episode, Nick Coniglio and Marnie Stockman are joined once again by real-life “Coach Lasso” Lee MJ Elias to unpack the emotional final chapter of Ted Lasso Season 3 — So Long, Farewell. They reflect on what it means to let go, grow, and lead with heart.

Lee shares uncanny parallels between his own life and the fictional series — from coaching in the UK to now leading the Puerto Rican women’s national hockey team to a gold medal. Together, they dive deep into the epilogue-style storytelling of the finale and explore why the show’s greatest victories were never about the scoreboard.

💡 Key Leadership Takeaways:

• Letting Go to Move Forward: The finale reminds us that great leaders create something that lasts beyond them. Whether it’s Ted returning home or Rebecca sharing ownership, legacy is built through trust.
• Growth Over Glory: AFC Richmond didn’t win the league — and that’s the point. Winning isn’t the only measure of success. Becoming the best version of yourself is.
• Team Over Ego: From Jamie’s transformation to Roy’s vulnerability, the show affirms that authentic leadership and deep team bonds matter more than individual accolades.
• Mental Fitness Matters: The conversation explores how self-awareness, healing, and inner growth drive meaningful leadership — not perfection.
• The Power of Belief: As Lee says, “Anytime people come together for a common goal, it's miraculous.” That’s the heart of Ted Lasso — and of the Lead It Like Lasso philosophy.

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Twitter: @leemjelias

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🎙️ Lens of Leadership | S3 E11: Mom City

In this emotional and revealing episode of Lens of Leadership, Nick Coniglio and Marnie Stockman dive deep into Ted Lasso Season 3, Episode 11: Mom City — an episode full of second chances, parental reckonings, and rediscovering purpose.

🧠 What We Explore:

• The Power of Processing Pain
  Ted’s surprise visit from his mother Dottie forces both of them to confront their long-buried grief, revealing how unprocessed emotions can impact leadership, parenting, and self-care.
• Redemption and Second Chances
  Nate’s return to coaching is paved with humility, growth, and Beard’s powerful backstory. What does it mean to be judged by your weakest moment—or your strength when you’re given a second chance?
• Jamie’s Identity Crisis
  Without his father’s approval driving him, Jamie loses his spark. But with help from Roy, Keeley, and Ted (plus a meaningful visit to his mom), he learns the leadership skill no one talks about: forgiveness—for others, and for yourself.
• The Leadership Archetype of "The Caretaker"
  Ted and Dottie both show how helping others without caring for yourself can lead to burnout. Marnie and Nick explore how this archetype shows up in real-life leadership—and why it resonates so strongly with audiences.
• Keely’s Growth and Motivation Shift
  No longer driven by appearance or fame, Keely is embracing a deeper purpose. We unpack the idea that fear of success can be as limiting as fear of failure.
• The Power of Support Networks
  Jamie doesn’t heal in isolation—it takes Roy, Keeley, Ted, and even his mom to bring him back. We discuss how leaders need their own “Diamond Dogs” to thrive.

📚 Bonus Takeaways:
Insights on trauma and leadership from psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy, how moms really do have superpowers (science says so!), and why “hurt people hurt people” isn’t just a throwaway line—it’s a leadership lens.

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🎙️ S3, Ep10 – “International Break” | Lead It Like Lasso: A Ted Lasso Rewatch Podcast
Hosted by Nick Coniglio & Marnie Stockman
📚 Based on the leadership book Lead It Like Lasso

In this episode, Nick and Marnie dive into the emotionally charged and fast-moving episode International Break. As the season winds down, character arcs are completing and leadership lessons are peaking. From forgiveness to finding identity, they explore what it means to lead through transition.

🔥 In this episode, we unpack:

• Sam’s exclusion from the Nigerian national team — and how his teammates show solidarity when systems fail.
• Nate’s quiet redemption — including a powerful moment of healing between father and son.
• Rebecca’s Lioness Moment — taking a principled stand against the Super League, reminding us that power doesn’t equal ownership.
• Roy’s return to emotional honesty — through tie-dye, Phoebe’s wisdom, and a handwritten letter to Keeley.
• Keeley’s fall and rise — with help from May, Rebecca, and a little well-timed lightning.

💡 Leadership lessons are everywhere:

• How do you respond when someone around you is treated unfairly?
• What does your younger self have to teach you?
• Can you stay true to your character when the pressure is on?

Whether you're a Ted Lasso fan or a student of leadership, this episode will leave you thinking (and maybe a little misty-eyed).

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🎙️ Ted Lasso Rewatch – S3E9: “La Locker Room Aux Folles” with Dan Wolfe | Lead It Like Lasso Podcast

In this heartfelt and laughter-filled episode of Lead It Like Lasso, Nick and Marnie welcome special guest Dan Wolfe — program coordinator, leadership coach, and author of Becoming the Change. Together, they dive into Season 3, Episode 9 of Ted Lasso, unpacking leadership gems, personal growth moments, and big emotional beats from the show.

Topics include:

• Roy’s transformation and Rebecca’s bold truth-telling
• Isaac’s outburst and Colin’s vulnerability — how internal stress shows up in public ways
• Nate’s turning point and what it means to find your non-negotiables
• The power of humor, redemption, and grace in leadership
• Why side-by-side conversations (like gaming) work better than face-to-face ones sometimes

This episode is packed with real-world leadership insights, thoughtful reflection, and of course… dad jokes.

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🎙 Lead It Like Lasso – Episode 8: “We’ll Never Have Paris”

In this episode of Lead It Like Lasso, Nick and Marnie unpack a week filled with tension, vulnerability, and unexpected clarity.

Ted’s dealing with the uncomfortable reality of Michelle and Dr. Jacob heading to Paris — and he’s asking all the wrong questions before taking anyone’s advice. Meanwhile, Keeley faces a deeply personal breach of privacy and refuses to be shamed into silence. Nate is learning how to label his feelings (and his relationship), and Isaac makes a discovery about Colin that could change everything.

We dive into:
 ✅ The difference between control and curiosity
 ✅ Why asking for help is a leadership skill, not a weakness
 ✅ What it really means to support someone when their private life goes public
 ✅ And why your board of advisors matters — especially when it comes to love, leadership, and leaked videos

It’s awkward, honest, and one of the richest episodes for real-life leadership reflection.

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In this week’s episode of Lead It Like Lasso, Nick and Marnie tackle Ted Lasso Season 3, Episode 7 — and it’s all about transformation, trust, and taking risks.

From x-rated string awareness drills to political courage, here’s what we unpack:

✅ The Lasso Way as a system of trust

✅ Nate’s risk: Why asking for connection might be the most courageous leadership move

✅ Total Football & Leadership: What happens when boxes (and roles) disappear

✅ Love bombing vs. generosity: When does a gift stop being a gift?

✅ Sam’s stand and one of the greatest lines in leadership: “Don’t fight back. Fight forward.”

We also answer:

💡 How do givers become better receivers?

💡 Why leaders need to stop admiring the problem and start solving for what the situation actually needs

It’s insightful, it’s hilarious, and it’s one of our favorite episodes so far.

🧡 Listen now, and keep leading it like Lasso.

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🌻 Episode 6: Sunflowers 🌻

Amsterdam. No curfew. One unforgettable night. ✨

This week on Lead It Like Lasso, we explore Ted Lasso’s fan-favorite episode, where the entire cast is set loose in Amsterdam — and from canals to jazz clubs, pillow fights to bike rides, total football to total vulnerability, every storyline unfolds into something deeper.

🚲 Roy learns to ride a bike — and more importantly, learns to apologize.

🎷 Higgins and Will turn a night in the Red Light District into a jazz pilgrimage.

🪞 Rebecca lets go — literally and emotionally — into the canal and into the unknown.

⚽ Ted gets lost, gets found, and finds total football.

🧠 Colin opens up about living two lives — and Trent listens.

🛏️ The team ends up in a pillow fight, because of course they do.

From authenticity and connection to flow and freedom, this episode is a leadership treasure chest.

🎧 Listen now and reflect with us on how loosening control, living authentically, and embracing vulnerability lead to transformation.

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🎧 NEW EPISODE: “SIGNS” IS LIVE!
In Season 3, Episode 5 of Ted Lasso, the signs are everywhere — falling from walls, whispered by psychics, and baked into baklava. This week on Lead It Like Lasso, we explore what it means to lead when the symbols start to crumble.

🎙️ In this episode, Marnie & Nick unpack:
 ✅ What panic attacks reveal — and what they hide
 ✅ When belief is real… and when it’s just a sign on the wall
 ✅ Why ghosting (à la Zava) is terrible leadership
 ✅ The truth about compliment sandwiches and tough conversations
 ✅ The connection between reflection, authenticity, and sheep (yes, sheep 🐑)

💥 Bonus moments:

• Ted finally swears?!
• Nate returns to Taste of Athens
• Keeley finds her voice
• Rebecca looks for answers… and finds heartbreak
• Roy & Jamie keep grinding

This one’s a deep cut. If you’ve ever faced burnout, indecision, or doubt, this episode is for you.

🎧 NEW EPISODE DROP!

In Ted Lasso Season 3, Episode 4 (“Big Week”), the gloves come off — both on the field and off. AFC Richmond faces off against West Ham, but the real battles are more personal.

In this episode of Lead It Like Lasso, we dive into:

⚽ Ted vs. avoidance

⚔️ Nate vs. guilt (and Rupert’s manipulation)

💼 Keeley vs. a very awkward first impression

🔥 Roy & Beard vs. Ted’s “let it go” approach

🎯 Rebecca’s war cry: “Beat them!”

Leadership Lessons We Explore

✨ Overthinking vs. Execution

✨ When anger becomes motivation — and backfires

✨ What to do when your past haunts your present

✨ How to deliver tough feedback (the RIGHT way)

✨ And why being your authentic self is still your best bet in high-stakes moments

Plus: Zava wisdom, Van Damme dreams, and 4 a.m. Jamie Tartt.

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🎧 NEW EPISODE ALERT!
S3, Ep3 of Ted Lasso brings Zava to Richmond… and ego to the locker room. In our latest episode of Lead It Like Lasso, we unpack leadership lessons from “4-5-1” — and trust us, there's more here than Zava's avocado obsession.

🎙️ In this episode:

• Managing a team with a diva (when talent threatens culture)
• Why Jamie Tartt is becoming our favorite leader
• The power of affirmations — “I am a strong and capable man.”
• The right timing for mentorship: Roy & Jamie 2.0
• Why being kind doesn’t mean being weak
• Ted’s moment of vulnerability — and what it reminds us about mental health

👥 Plus, we talk about:

• How reverse mentorship works
• What Trent Crimm might do with Colin’s secret
• And Rebecca’s surprising moment of clarity

📣 Whether you're a coach, teacher, CEO, or just someone trying to lead yourself better — this episode hits home.

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 Stay curious. Stay kind. And keep leading it like Lasso.