The Parable of Ted Lasso: Leadership, Context, and the Limits of Optimism

By ALULA posted in Leadership, Team Culture, Performance Improvement

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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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Snakes, Haters, and Derailers: How to Spot Resistance in Your Senior Leadership Team

By Delores (Dee) Conway posted in Behavior, Leadership, Change, Transformation

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Can you spot resistance in your senior leadership team?

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Case Study: The $500 Million Human Element

By ALULA posted in Behavior, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Team Culture, Culture, Coaching, Case Study, Manufacturing, Lifesciences, Performance Improvement

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When Process Meets Behavior

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Hey, leader, do you want feedback from others? Act like it!

By John Dale posted in Behavior, Leadership, Leadership Development

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I paused at the door of my manager’s office, knocked gently, and then asked the question.

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Feedback: Your Leadership Super Power and Game Changer

By John Dale posted in Behavior, Leadership, Senior Leadership

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What is the biggest difference between Formula 1 drivers and business leaders?

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“Uncertainty Fatigue”: The Invisible Force Draining Your Team’s Engagement and Productivity

By Danielle Hochstein, Ph.D. posted in Leadership, Organizational Transformation, AI, Wellbeing

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Make Trust Your Team's Superpower

By Kim Huggins posted in Leadership, Team Culture, Trust

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It all came down to a deficit of trust.

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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

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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. 

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Practice Makes Perfect: What Golf Can Teach Us About Leadership Skills

By John Dale posted in Leadership, Coaching, Leadership Development

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I recently read that amateur golfers like me should spend about three hours per week on the practice range trying to refine our games.

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The Quiet Revolution: How Introverts Transform Leadership

By ALULA posted in Leadership, Team Culture, Communicating with Teams, Trust

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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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