As many people know, Ted Lasso is a popular television series that follows the journey of an American college football coach who is unexpectedly hired to manage an English Premier League soccer team. The twist? Ted Lasso has no experience with soccer. The team’s owner hired him hoping he’ll fail—part of a scheme to get back at her ex-husband, who loved the club [1].
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By ALULA posted in Leadership, Team Culture, Performance Improvement
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By ALULA posted in Behavior, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Team Culture, Culture, Coaching, Case Study, Manufacturing, Lifesciences, Performance Improvement
When Process Meets Behavior
Hey, leader, do you want feedback from others? Act like it!
By John Dale posted in Behavior, Leadership, Leadership Development
I paused at the door of my manager’s office, knocked gently, and then asked the question.
Feedback: Your Leadership Super Power and Game Changer
By John Dale posted in Behavior, Leadership, Senior Leadership
What is the biggest difference between Formula 1 drivers and business leaders?
“Uncertainty Fatigue”: The Invisible Force Draining Your Team’s Engagement and Productivity
By Danielle Hochstein, Ph.D. posted in Leadership, Organizational Transformation, AI, Wellbeing
Make Trust Your Team's Superpower
By Kim Huggins posted in Leadership, Team Culture, Trust
It all came down to a deficit of trust.
Slowing the Game Down: How Leaders Can Master the Pace of a New Role
By John Dale posted in Leadership, Communicating with Teams, New Leader Transitions, Senior Leadership
I was working with a senior leader who was promoted and suddenly found himself overseeing one of his companies’ largest strategic divisions. The role involved managing more than 3,000 people in multiple functions and taking full ownership of P&L.
Practice Makes Perfect: What Golf Can Teach Us About Leadership Skills
By John Dale posted in Leadership, Coaching, Leadership Development
I recently read that amateur golfers like me should spend about three hours per week on the practice range trying to refine our games.
The Quiet Revolution: How Introverts Transform Leadership
By ALULA posted in Leadership, Team Culture, Communicating with Teams, Trust
Have you ever wondered why some of the most groundbreaking leaders seem to speak softly but impact loudly? Welcome to the world of introverted leadership—a realm where depth trumps volume, and reflection drives innovation.
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