
Curiosity #40 - Unforgettable Presence Starts Here
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âYou already have a brand. The question is: are you shaping it, or letting others define it.ââ Lorraine K. Lee
Let that sink in for a second.
Because whether youâre gunning for a promotion, leading a team, or trying to avoid another meeting that shouldâve been an emailâyour re...
Jul 09, 2025
Curiosity #39 - Trent Crimm Day
đ¤Â Quotable quotes: âTrent Crimm, The Independent.ââTrent Crimm, every. single. time.
What Would Trent Crimm Say About Independence?
Itâs almost the Fourth of July â that magical time when we eat popsicles shaped like the flag, try not to set our neighborâs grill on fire, and declare independe...
Jul 02, 2025
Curiosity #38 - Life's a pitch (and Tami Reiss tells us why)
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âYouâre not just delegatingâyouâre deputizing.ââ Tami Reiss
Thatâs not just a clever word swap. Itâs a leadership gut check.
Because delegation says, âHere, do this task.âBut deputizing says, âHere, carry this missionâand represent me while doing it.â
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Jun 25, 2025
Curiosity #37 - If Ted Lasso gave a graduation speech
đ¤Â Quotable quotes: âI realized that they were underestimating me. But it ain't about me. It's about them.ââTed
đ Â What Would Ted Lasso Say to the Class of 2025?
Well howdy there, graduates! Or any folks sitting in the audience (aka staring at your inbox)
If we had to guess what Coach Ted Lasso ...
Jun 18, 2025
Curiosity #36 - Lead from where you are
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âA leader is best when people barely know he exists⌠When his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.ââ Lao Tzu
This week on Leadership Rules, we sat down with educator-turned-edtech leader Scott Nunes, whose approach to leadership blends humility,...
Jun 11, 2025
Curiosity #35 - You must pass the Laugh Test
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Jamie: âCoach, Iâm me. Why would I want to be anyone else?âTed: âIâm not sure you realize how psychologically healthy that actually is.â
(Because this is brilliant comedy writing right here :) )
The Laugh Test (a.k.a. The Interview Question That Actually Matters)
Weâre big fa...
Jun 04, 2025
Curiosity #34 - Be the CPR (Calmest person in the room)
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âThe biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.ââ George Bernard Shaw (via Kellie Ady)
We know, it stings.Because letâs be honestâweâve all said âas I mentioned earlierâ and assumed that counted as alignment.Kellie reminds us that real communi...
May 28, 2025
Curiosity #33 - Are you a Sam or a Keeley?
đ¤Â Quotable quotes: "Just listen to your gut okay. And on your way down to your gut, check in with your heart. Between those two things, they'll let you know what is what." Ted Lasso
đ§ Weekly Curiosities | Issue: âCore to Cultureâ
What happens when your personal values donât match the culture ar...
May 21, 2025
Curiosity #32 - AI is a tool. YOU are the differentiator.
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âYou canât be on a panel and say, âHold on, let me ChatGPT this real quick.âââ Kory Kirby
This is your friendly reminder: AI is a tool. YOU are the differentiator.
đď¸Paint Your Store, Donât Wait for a Window Display
Most people treat their careers like pop-up shops: thrown to...
May 14, 2025
Curiosity #31 - Season 4 đ đ?
đ¤Â Quotable quotes: "All good things must come to an end." Geoffrey Chaucer
Ted Lasso and the Infinite Game: Why Embracing Season 4 Teaches Us to Play On
When news hit that "Ted Lasso" is set to return for a fourth season, fans split into camps: purists who felt the story had a perfect ending an...
May 07, 2025
Curiosity #30 - The coming of charisma
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âI believe in hope. I believe in 'Believe.'â Ted
Yeah -Ted said it, but for this weekâs guest on Leadership Rules, itâs a lifestyle.
Milam Miller isnât just called the real-life Ted Lasso, he earns it from leading a $20M cross-cultural sales team in European football to foundi...
Apr 30, 2025
Curiosity #29 - The Future is Human
đ¤Â Quotable quotes: âYour resume may get you in the room. Your character is what keeps you there.â - Us
The Future Is Human: What 2030âs Top Skills Really Mean for Leaders Like You
The World Economic Forum released their list of the top job skills for 2030. Spoiler alert: itâs not about coding, ...
Apr 23, 2025