Summary
In this episode of Lassoing Leadership, the hosts Garth Nichols and Jason Rogers are joined by special guest Leslie McBeth from Future Design School (FDS). To read the FDS - Future of Education Report, follow this link.
On this podcast they discuss the Ted Lasso episode 'Sunflowers' and explore themes of personal growth, embracing the unexpected, and the power of changing perspectives.
The episode highlights the importance of being present, taking risks, and trusting your team.
The hosts and guest share their favorite characters and provide leadership lessons, including the need for middle-level leaders to develop new skills and the value of divergent thinking in leadership.
Keywords
Ted Lasso, leadership, personal growth, embracing the unexpected, changing perspectives, being present, taking risks, trusting your team, middle-level leaders, divergent thinking, unplug
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Feedback
02:26 - Guest Introduction
04:30 - Episode Summary: Sunflowers
05:59 - Favorite Characters: The Stranger and Roy Kent
08:55 - Leadership Lesson: Middle-Level Leaders
11:38 - Leadership Lesson: Roy Kent
13:06 - Leadership Lesson: Changing Perspectives
19:09 - Episode Rename: Leadership Trip: Changing Your Perspective
19:24 - Episode Rename: Green Light District
20:03 - Episode Rename: Leadership Unplugged
21:42 - Leadership Challenge: Change Your Perspective
22:17 - Leadership Challenge: Unplug and Be Present
23:15 - Conclusion