What Would Ted Lasso Do Dimple Dhabalia and Jeff Harry

We’re back!! Today we launch a brand-new season of What Would Ted Lasso Do? and like the team, which goes deep underground to learn some lessons, so too did we dive deep into the first episode of Season 3, Smells Like Mean Spirit. 

In this week’s episode, Dimple and Jeff explore the crisis each character is experiencing as we move into the next phase of the show. Everything from Rebecca’s personal crisis and Roy’s crisis of confidence to Keeley’s leadership crisis, Nate’s identity crisis, and Ted’s existential crisis - the driving force behind his actions this season. We also explore the challenges the team is facing with the negative rhetoric and the fine line between self-deprecating humor and self-judgment, and so much more! The episode is packed with so many storylines and themes and sets us up beautifully for the season ahead!

“So, this is again why I keep defending Nate’s humanity because we talked about all the microaggressions he experienced last season, the subtle acts of exclusions. But he also had a lot of over-bullying over the entire course of his time there, even before Ted got there. So, all that stuff has played into who he has become. Again, hurt people hurt people and so we can see why he reacts this way. (Dimple 43:06)

In This Episode

[02:09] Jeff and Dimple giving their initial remarks on Season 3, Episode 1.

[09:01] Reflecting on Ted’s thinking and how winning can corrupt.

[11:50] Rebecca’s personal crisis and ambition to beat Rupert and Ted’s swearing.

[18:37] On Rupert being a master manipulator and Nate’s identity crisis.

[22:10] Dimple’s take on Nate’s transformation being based on Jose Morino.

[25:50] Jeff not liking WimHof's breathing and Dimple’s pushback.

[33:10] Discussing Rupert’s power moves on Nate.

[38:40] Dimple thinks the team is still in crisis.

[46:00] Discussing Nate’s sewer remark.

[50:30] On Ted making a joke at his own expense to counter Nate.

[54:42] Dimple talks about Roy’s crisis of confidence and breakup with Keeley.

[58:21] Jeff talks about the crisis with Rupert and King Midas curse.

[1:00:52] That phone call about Jake!

[1:02:50] Dimple on Keeley’s leadership crisis. 


Resources & Links

Mentions


Vague Visages - https://vaguevisages.com/2023/03/19/ted-lasso-soundtrack-apple-tv-plus-songs/



‘Ted Lasso’ Actor Reveals Nate’s Physical Transformation Was Inspired by a Famous Coach – https://ftw.usatoday.com/2021/10/ted-lasso-nate-finale-jose-mourinho



WimHof Method – https://www.healthline.com/health/wim-hof-method



I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles – Th Story Behind the Famous West Ham Chant – https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/im-forever-blowing-bubbles---the-story-behind-famous-west-ham-chant/v2c0pje1uewx170vlhczghgxx




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What do second chances plus curiosity equal? Pure magic! And pure magic is exactly what we get as we dive into episode 2 - I (Don’t Want to Go to) Chelsea where Dimple and Jeff continue our exploration of this season’s overarching theme of facing our fears. In addition, we talk about origin stories, the impact of regrets, and our favorite theme of all -  just being human.
Episode 2 is rich with examples of brave leadership and accountability as we watch several of our main characters step up and engage in tough conversations rather than putting them off. This episode also highlights how our mindset can make us or break us as we contrast the limiting, albeit protective power of the inner critic with two little words that can provide us with an opportunity to change our trajectory in life and make new choices.  
“I think the term ‘not yet’ is so powerful because with anything if you add the word “yet” at the end of it - there are so many things in our life that I may not be good at this - yet - but I have the capacity to practice or do whatever to shift that. It’s this way of shifting our mindset a little bit.” (Dimple 45:20)
In This Episode

[03:20] Keeley’s dynamic with the CFO.

[10:00] Ted bringing Trent into the team. 

[11:00] Zava’s real-life counterpart Swedish star Zlatan.

[13:10) The two overarching themes that in the episode.

[17:35] Jamie’s growth arc in the show.

[19:10] On the expression of empathy.

[28:11] Keeley’s confidence and standing in her leadership with curiosity.

[33:08] Trent and Roy’s history and origin stories. 

[35:50] Recalling Chelsea's locker room scene and Trent walking in.

[40:35] Dimple elaborates on the idea of the inner critic.

[45:20] The power of “not yet” and how it relates to having a growth mindset.

[50:01] Rebecca’s origin story and being groomed by a narcissist..

[56:45] Letting go of results.

[58:10] On Zava deciding to play for Richmond.

[59:49] Final takeaways.


Resources & Links

Mentions

Vague Visages - https://vaguevisages.com/2023/03/19/ted-lasso-soundtrack-apple-tv-plus-songs/


Ted’s Breakup Mix on Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/teds-breakup-mix/pl.2f7ecf4fa9dd4332aa3490d8161f0588


‘Ted Lasso’: How Versace and ‘Star Wars’ Influenced the Production Design of Rupert’s Office - https://variety.com/2023/artisans/news/ted-lasso-versace-star-wars-production-influence-design-ruperts-office-1235553956/  




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This week as we dive into episode 3, “4-5-1” we consider how we can learn to embrace the flaws and create something more beautiful in a given situation. How we can find the nugget of good or inspiration when things feel hard?
This week Dimple and Jeff continue to dive into the theme of embracing our fears as they explore Colin’s truth and Rebecca’s deepest desires, and why we over me is an effective strategy. They talk about the pedestals we put people when we’re unsure of ourselves, and how in the midst of our fear and insecurity we’ll often go in search of the familiar to feel safe.This is yet another episode jam packed with so much!
“Sometimes there is this sense that if I give people an opportunity to speak their minds I have to do what they’re saying. I’m working with a new coaching client and she said ‘I have a really hard time with collaboration and actually being a leader because if I ask my staff for input then I have to do what they say. How does that make me a leader?’ and I love that [question] because it’s a very real line we have to walk sometimes.” Dimple - (25:18)

In This Episode

[03:07] Foreboding joy

[08:04 ] Decoupling self-worth from our work

[09:25] The stigma of being LGBTQ+ in professional sports

[15:17] Zava’s introduction to Richmond

[22:10] We over me

[24:22] Psychological safety

[40:34] The Padawan

[40:59] The ethics of Ted’s wife’s new love interest

[44:02] The fine line between research and stalking

[47:34] Ted’s panic attack during Zava’s first goal

[50:51] Ted Lasso’s use of the woo - psychics, ghosts, astrology and how it relates to intuition

[57:35] Things get better with time

[1:00:24] Keeley hires her friend to work for her.

[01:03:21] Episode takeaways


Resources & Links

Mentioned

Zlatan Ibrahimovic destroys goalkeeper with an unreal spinning back heel flick -  https://youtu.be/5o2nV_3L_XU 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores first-ever MLS goal for LA Galaxy - https://youtu.be/J15vfXqnwWw 

Deep Roots Italian Song Sounds Like American Medieval Comedy Nonsense - https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/deep-roots-italian-song-sounds-like-english-american-medieval-comedy-nonsense 



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This week we jump into episode 4 - Big Week - and boy, was it ever!
As the Greyhounds head to West Ham to take on Nate’s new team, everyone’s a bit off their game, and it shows. Rebecca’s still fixated on winning and trying to find the right words to inspire Ted. Ted is distracted. The coaches are second guessing their approaches. And the team is disheartened and hurt to see one of their own destroy a symbol they all hold dear. 
As we dive into this episode, Dimple and Jeff explore the duality of being human and the importance of integrating our shadow sides in order to be whole. They talk about what it means to be works in “prog-mess” and why releasing our pain and trauma is so important to our health and well-being. 
In This Episode

[02:36] Overview of episode themes.

[07:29] Revisiting We over Me.

[13:27] Toxic masculinity and external validation

[15:10] The impact of gaslighting

[28:30] Gwen Gordon playground,. proving ground and battleground

[29:15] The relationship between stress and chronic health conditions 

[29:30] The Body Keeps the Score and embedded trauma

[31:40] Project Aristotle and psychological safety

[39:31] Tribute to Grant Wahl and his role on Ted Lasso

[47:26] The worst thing you could say to a kid

[49:54] Revenge as a strategy

[52:07] The pain of betrayal by one of your own

[55:10] Beating ourselves up for mistakes

[57:01] How we show up vs. winning

[59:50] Exhibiting healthy masculine

[1:08:40] Sitting with our pain and being ourselves during difficult times

[01:14:04] The role of our shadow side  


Resources & Links

Mentioned

Restoring the Playground by Gwen Gordon - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/play_b_4436044 

How Do Stress and Inflammation Contribute to Chronic Disease? -  https://www.ifm.org/news-insights/inflam-stress-inflammation-contribute-chronic-disease/ 

The Body Keeps the Score by Bassel Van Der Kolk - https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score 

The Relationship Between Stress and Chronic Illness - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/becoming-resilient/202112/the-relationship-between-stress-and-chronic-illnesses 

Ted Lasso Pays Tribute to Grant Wahl - https://awfulannouncing.com/soccer/ted-lasso-pays-tribute-to-grant-wahl.html 

The Beckham Experiment by Grant Wahl - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/184700/the-beckham-experiment-by-grant-wahl/ 

Shadow Self: How knowing your dark side can help you in life - https://mindowl.org/shadow-self/




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What does it take to believe? That question is what Dimple and Jeff explore as we dive into  Season 3, Episode 5 – Signs. 
This week pulls together all the major themes of positive psychology–topics like self-limiting beliefs, the inner critic, the question of do I matter, intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, and validation, and most importantly, growth mindset. As Dimple and Jeff dive deeper into these areas they look at what it means to operate from above and below the line and about not being tied to outcomes and the power of “yet.” On the leadership front they talk about what it takes to provide meaningful feedback and why the compliment sandwich is the worst mistake a leader can make.   

In This Episode

[06:48] Operating above and below the lines

[07:50] Healthy masculine and feminine and why it’s important not to attach yourself to the wins

[09:58] The power of yet versus the tyranny of now

[13:05] Using positive emotions for a growth mindset

[17:31] “Believe” as two ends of a continuum

[22:50] The role of mindset for clearing out the internal noise

[37:00] Respect and psychological safety as a leader

[39:23] The importance of on-going feedback

[49:18] External validation

[101:20] Self-soothing through anxiety and panic attacks

[107:26] How self-limiting beliefs get in the way of “believe”

[01:08:52] Brené Brown and being worthy of love and belonging

[01:11:20] Biggest takeaways from the episode 


Resources & Links

Mentioned 

Why “Above the Line” Thinking is Central to Creativity and Connection (And How to Cultivate It) - https://medium.com/@dimpledhabalia/why-above-the-line-thinking-is-central-to-creativity-and-connection-and-how-to-cultivate-it-1cb319504a06 

Above or Below the Line - https://conscious.is/video/locating-yourself-a-key-to-conscious-leadership 

Neuroplasticity - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/neuroplasticity 

Carol Dweck - The Power of Believing That You Can Improve - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_X0mgOOSpLU&feature=youtu.be


Mihaly Czikszentmihalyi - Flow, the secret to happiness - https://www.ted.com/talks/mihaly_csikszentmihalyi_flow_the_secret_to_happiness 

The Sandwich Approach Undermines Your Feedback - https://hbr.org/2013/04/the-sandwich-approach-undermin 

The Message - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Message_(Grandmaster_Flash_and_the_Furious_Five_song)#:~:text=The%20song's%20lyrics%20describe%20the,commits%20suicide%20in%20his%20cell.



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4 Steps to Creating A Human-Centered Organization

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We’re already halfway through season 3 as we dive into episode 6 – "Sunflowers."  
In this week’s episode, Dimple and Jeff discuss the themes of vulnerability, authenticity, healthy masculinity, and connection, while appreciating the depth and complexity of the characters and their storylines in the show, and drawing parallels to their own experiences. This episode is chock full of symbolism, and is a positive example of healthy masculinity and leadership, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and connection.

In This Episode

[04:10] Seeing failures as opportunities for learning and growth

[07:22] The power of vulnerability. 

[25:37] Confronting inner demons.

[26:23] The symbolism of windmills in the Netherlands and how they represent healing 

[32:17] The Dutch concept of "hygge" and how it represents a state of being 

[42:44] How taking off the armor and being vulnerable can lead to a deeper connection.

[47:55] The importance of sharing scars, rather than wounds

[54:07] The concept of neuroplasticity and the research on psilocybin and neural pathways in the brain.

[01:00:54] Van Gogh and how finding beauty in the mundane can lead to inspiration.

[01:17:56]  Being playfully present and owning the moment

[01:19:15] The idea of things happening for us and not to us

[01:20:00] The idea of not focusing on the result and how it can see all other available opportunities.


Resources & Links

Mentions

Dare to Lead - Brene Brown - https://brenebrown.com/book/dare-to-lead/ 

‘Ted Lasso’ Picked the Perfect Place for Its Heartwarming Collin & Trent Scene - https://www.themarysue.com/ted-lasso-picked-the-perfect-location-for-its-heartwarming-colin-trent-scene/ 

Three Little Birds and the Connection Between Bob Marley and Ajax - https://www.thefootballden.com/post/three-little-birds-and-the-connection-between-bob-marley-and-ajax


Landmark study shows one dose of psilocybin induces new neural connections - https://newatlas.com/science/psilocybin-growth-neural-connections-psychedelic-yale/


Neurogenesis, psilocybin, and the power to change your mind - https://www.flowstate.nz/blogs/news/neurogenesis-psilocybin-and-the-power-to-change-your-mind


For Pete’s Sake -  Latest Ted Lasso Episode Had Two Kansas City Easter Eggs - https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article274570456.html 

Martin Garrix - https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Garrix 

 

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Why Radically Human Leadership Is More Important Than Ever

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4 Steps to Creating A Human-Centered Organization
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Learn More About Jeff Harry 

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Building Psychological Safety At Work

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Solve Your Problem With Play
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Jeff’s Positive Psychology Playlist
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