What Would Ted Lasso Do

Is it really the hope that kills you? Or is it the lack of hope that’s the real threat?  This question is at the heart of our discussion as we dive into episode 10 - The Hope That Kills You - which also happens to be the final episode of Season 1 of Ted Lasso and our podcast.  This week, we analyze the impact of hope – and what happens in the absence of it – on leadership and teamwork. “You always...

Why is it so hard to be accountable and admit when we’re wrong? More importantly, why are we so afraid of creating space to have those conversations?   This week we look at Episode 9, the penultimate episode, of What Would Ted Lasso Do? - All Apologies - and explore what’s at the heart of forgiveness.   We also dive deep into the connection between empathy and forgiveness, the perfectionistic tend...

This week we dive into Episode 8 - Diamond Dogs and wow was this a juicy one with something for everyone! For leaders out there we explore the theme of emotional intelligence and what it has to do with effective leadership. We also talk about how radical honesty make us happier, and consider when it's better to be curious rather than judgmental.  This episode was also about #relationshipgoals as w...

It's time to Make Rebecca Great Again this week as we dive into Episode 7 of What Would Ted Lasso Do? We spent a lot of time talking about the overarching theme of limiting beliefs and how they show up for our band of Richmond misfits, and how creating connection, empowering people and leaning into our own agency can help us move past them. We also explore a number of themes this week including ra...

Do we grow more from one big step – or a hundred little ones?  This week we explore episode 6 - Two Aces - and discuss how Ted’s vulnerability makes him a more empathetic and effective leader – and the lessons we can learn from the way he grows from his grief. We also examine this episode’s themes of agency vs autonomy and living into values, sports superstitions, double standards in gender, and w...

Are our lives really built on the choices we make? And if they are, how can we be sure we’re making the right ones?  Episode 5 of “Ted Lasso” lets us dig into some meaty themes – such as the connection between agency and choice, toxic masculinity, being vulnerable in relationships and the importance of change. Jeff also tells a story about the time he was mansplained in Portugal, and Dimple overan...

Why does it feel so scary to be vulnerable – especially with our friends? And why do we always have to be accountable for our actions? Those are the questions we answer today as we explore this episode’s themes – including why being kind to one another starts with being kind to ourselves, and the importance of courageous communication. Jeff also explains his theory of kindness and how to deal with...

“The leader doesn’t always need to be in the trenches. But that leader needs to know what it’s like being in the trenches. The leader needs to know that they are not above it. ” – Jeff What does it take to be a leader? What’s the connection between leadership and kindness? And what does psychological safety have to do with it? This week we dive into those questions as we explore the themes of Epis...

Are you a lion or a panda? It seems like a silly question – but in today’s episode, we realize the answer may actually teach us a lot about ourselves. “There’s constant opportunities of attunement or opportunities for people to play, and then there’s a lot of times the people that don’t wanna play are the ones that are most miserable.” - Jeff In this episode, we debate the virtues of panda vs. lio...

In the pilot episode of this podcast, we dig into the pilot episode of the “Ted Lasso” series. What is “The Lasso Way,” how does it apply to the real world – and how can we use it to live happier, more positive lives? “This ability to kind of let things roll off your back a little bit more and not take them seriously, I guess, have that faith that they’re gonna come around, like it’s gonna be okay...

Welcome to “What Would Ted Lasso Do?” We’re Dimple Dhabalia and Jeff Harry, two certified Ted Heads and podcast newbies exploring real-world lessons in leadership and positive psychology through Apple TV+’s sports-comedy-drama series “Ted Lasso.” Apart from our mutual love of all things Ted, we both also have backgrounds in leadership and positive psychology – so we figured it only made sense to f...

What would Ted Lasso Do? We have been asking ourselves this question to get us through the day, to get us through this past year, and to help us navigate the surreal time in which we live. In this podcast, not only do we geek out on Ted Lasso, but we do it through the lens of positive psychology and leadership. Some may see this as just a show, but we have found life-altering lessons in each episo...