An Exclusive Interview with Bill Lawrence, Executive Producer of Ted Lasso
This series includes a conversation between Tod Bolsinger and Bill Lawrence, executive producer of Ted Lasso, on the making of the hit show and the real-life leadership lessons it teaches us. Find the full series below!
Lasso Leadership Lessons
Lasso Leadership Lessons: #1
Interview by Tod Bolsinger
Lasso Leadership Lesson #1- “Ignorant and Curious”: Cynicism, Mentors and Being the Best Version of Ourselves
Take Away: Leadership begins with a commitment to be the best version of ourselves.
Key point: We often need mentors to show us a path to that best version of ourselves.
Lasso Leadership Lessons: #2
Interview by Tod Bolsinger
Lasso Leadership Lesson #2-Ted on Real Winning: It’s much more than just the score
Take Away: Ted cares more about developing character than winning.
Key Point: Formational leaders have to care about individual “souls” and larger “systems” at the same time.
Lasso Leadership Lessons: #3
Interview by Tod Bolsinger
Lasso Leadership Lesson #3- Nate the Great and Changing the Whole Stadium: Character, Organizational Culture, Collaboration
Take Away: Creating a culture where everybody matters means that everybody wins.
Key Point: Collaborative cultures must begin at the top.
Lasso Leadership Lessons: #4
Interview by Tod Bolsinger
Lasso Leadership Lesson #4- “Believe”: When the Criticism Comes
Take Away: Emotional Intelligence and staying calm amidst criticism is the true superpower of a change leader.
Key Point: The pain in your past can become the key to your future.
Lasso Leadership Lessons: #5
Interview by Tod Bolsinger
Lasso Leadership Lesson #5- Becoming the Little Girl: Roy Kent, Micro Leadership and Setting a Tone of Hope
Take Away: In every setting anyone can lead.
Key Point: What you reinforce spreads.
Lasso Leadership Lessons: #6
Interview by Tod Bolsinger
Lasso Leadership Lesson #6- The Crisis of a Winning Team: Ted Lasso Season 2 and a Bonus Episode from Executive Producer, Bill Lawrence
Take Away: Whether you are succeeding or struggling, you can never control other people’s perceptions.
Key Point: If you get caught up in trying to please everyone or react to others expectations, you can lose the very path that inspired you in the first place.
Lasso Leadership Lessons: Recap
Interview by Tod Bolsinger
To recap the series, our team developed a little reminder of the Lasso Leadership Lessons that we all need in order to be a better leader.
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