🌻 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.

👉 Listen now. Like. Share. And as always:
 Stay curious. Stay kind. And keep leading it like Lasso.

🎙️ New Episode! Season 3, Episode 2 of Lead It Like Lasso is here — and we’re headed to Chelsea (whether Roy wants to or not).

In “I Don’t Want to Go to Chelsea,” Marnie and Nick dig into:

🗣️ Communication breakdowns and how not to deliver big news

🤝 Ted’s “squash the beef” moment with Roy — and lessons on kindness without weakness

🧠 The genius of Isaac’s body language read

👩‍💼 Keeley’s culture clash at KJPR (and snow globe diplomacy)

⚽️ Jamie’s evolution — from diva to team-first leader

It’s a clinic in feedback, ego, and building real trust. And yes, Zava makes his dramatic entrance.

Come for the leadership. Stay for the snow globes. ✨

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🎙️ New Episode! We're back with Season 3 of the Lead It Like Lasso podcast (formerly Lens of Leadership) — and we’re going old school.

In this kickoff to "Smells Like Mean Spirit," Marnie and Nick dig into:
✨ Ted losing (or maybe redefining) his “why”
⚽️ The weight of expectations on AFC Richmond
😈 Nate’s slide into anti-Ted territory
💔 Roy & Keely’s tough moment — and Phoebe’s powerful reminder about resilience

Leadership lessons, storytelling genius, and sewer metaphors abound.

Listen in, laugh along, and let it flow. 💩➡️✨

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🎙 In the Season 2 finale of Lens of Leadership, Nick Coniglio and Marnie Stockman wrap up with Episode 12: Inverting the Pyramid of Success. They're joined by special guest Jessica McLeod-Waddell, a higher ed leadership pro and soon-to-be PhD student at the University of Georgia, who brings wisdom, wit, and warmth to a discussion rich with leadership takeaways.

Episode Highlights:

🔑 The Keys to Growth: Jessica introduces a fresh perspective on symbolic storytelling in the Lasso-verse—spotlighting keys as a metaphor for character transitions, identity shifts, and being “locked in” or “locked out” of transformation.

💬 Every Choice Is a Chance: Ted’s moment of owning his panic attack sparks a powerful conversation on values-based decision-making, how to lead your own story, and the real consequences of letting others define your narrative—especially in the digital age.

Special Guest Insights:

From student mentorship to social media guidance, Jessica shares actionable strategies for helping young leaders develop self-awareness, career clarity, and the confidence to pivot. Whether it’s leaning into red threads, chasing purpose, or tuning out the noise, her insights shine with empathy and practicality.

✅ Owning your message in the age of TikTok

✅ Building your Diamond Dogs: The power of peer support and professional community

✅ Mentorship magic: The mentor’s role in listening, lifting, and letting go

✅ Helping students rewrite their story with purpose, not pressure

💡 Key Takeaway: Leadership isn't about solving every problem—sometimes it’s about creating space to talk it out, lean into your values, and surround yourself with people who help you grow.

📚 Read it like Lasso: Explore more character-driven leadership in our book Lead It Like Lasso—designed for real life, real growth, and real connection.

📣 Connect with Jessica McLeod-Waddell: Find her on LinkedIn to follow her journey through education, career coaching, and leadership development. You can also learn more by following Jessica on Instagram and at: https://jessicamcleodwaddell.com/

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🎙 In this episode, Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio jump into Season 2, Episode 11, "Midnight Train to Royston," with special guest Phil Freidhoff from the TANG program. A former U.S. Navy submarine officer turned leadership and operations strategist, Phil brings a compelling mix of human-centered design, servant leadership, and deep emotional intelligence to the conversation.

Episode Highlights:

⚓ Leadership at Depth: From submarine command to coaching future leaders, Phil shares how embracing vulnerability and emotional intelligence in technical environments fosters team harmony and innovation.

⚓ Pep Talks & Perspective: Phil introduces his signature "Get Good at Being Wrong" talk—an empowering leadership lesson in creating momentum and psychological safety for teams.

Special Guest Insights:

Phil brings a rare blend of engineering, philosophy, military leadership, and scoutmaster wisdom to dissect the leadership themes woven into the episode.

✅ Navigating the Balance Between Confidence and Humility

✅ Cultivating Harmony in High-Tech Spaces

✅ Leading Tough Conversations with Clarity and Compassion

✅ Recognizing Team Contributions Without a Spotlight

💡 This episode explores how strong leadership is about creating safe spaces, embracing imperfection, and helping others find their own path forward—even if it means standing in the background while others shine.

📚 Read it like Lasso: Dive deeper into character-driven leadership with our book, Lead It Like Lasso—inspired by the heart and humor of Ted Lasso.

📣 Connect with Phil Freidhoff

Follow Phil on LinkedIn for thoughtful takes on leadership, human-centered design, and navigating the complexities of growing great teams.

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In this special edition of Lens of Leadership, Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio sit down with ChiP Hamilton, coordinating producer of Ted Lasso, and an industry veteran whose credits include Avengers: Endgame, Ghostbusters, and Little Women. Chip shares behind-the-scenes stories, leadership insights, and his personal journey from Boston to Hollywood.

 🔥 Episode Highlights:

⚽ Behind the Scenes of Ted Lasso – What it takes to bring a leadership-driven show to life, from production challenges to team culture.

⚽ The Power of Belief – How the cast and crew embraced the Ted Lasso message before the world even knew what it would become.

⚽ Leadership in Action – Chip's role in ensuring everyone on set—from cast to crew—could be their best, and how that translates to leadership in any field.

⚽ Dare to Dream – Chip shares his journey, his love for soccer, and how he turned childhood passions into a career working with legends like Jason Sudeikis, Matt Damon, and Casey Affleck.

⚽ Lessons from Richmond – What makes Richmond (yes, the real one) so special, and why Ted Lasso will always have a home there.

💡 Key Takeaway:

Great leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about creating an environment where others can thrive. Whether on a Hollywood set, in a locker room, or in the workplace, the best leaders believe, encourage, and lift others up.

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Join us for another insightful episode of Lens of Leadership, a Ted Lasso rewatch podcast. In this episode, we delve into Season 2, Episode 10, "No Weddings and a Funeral," with a special guest from the UK, Shane Evans. Shane, an HR and leadership coach, shares his deep passion for leadership and Ted Lasso, perfectly blending his expertise with the show's themes.

Episode Highlights:

⚽ Leadership in Life's Complex Moments: Exploring how leadership principles manifest even in personal crises, reflecting the adage "leadership is life."

⚽ Character Deep Dives: Shane offers his perspective on Ted's vulnerability and the development of other characters in a poignant episode that mixes personal loss with leadership lessons.

Special Guest Insights:

Shane brings his extensive background in HR and leadership coaching to analyze the intricate dynamics of character development and leadership in the series.

✅ Key Discussions: The role of vulnerability in leadership, handling tough conversations, and the impact of personal history on leadership style.

✅ Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso: Shane connects pivotal moments from the episode to broader leadership strategies, emphasizing the importance of support, vulnerability, and authenticity.

💡 Key Takeaway: This episode highlights how true leadership involves navigating personal and professional challenges with grace and understanding, proving that how you handle small moments reflects your approach to life and leadership.

📚 Read it like Lasso: Enhance your understanding of leadership with our book, Lead It Like Lasso, inspired by the show’s profound lessons.

📣 Connect with Shane Evans: Follow Shane on LinkedIn for daily insights on leadership, and don’t miss his popular Ted Tuesday posts that align with themes from Ted Lasso.