SPECIAL EPISODE: The Culture Code Book Meets Ted Lasso

Summary In this episode of Lassoing Leadership, Garth & Jason discuss the importance of culture in leadership, drawing inspiration from the TV series Ted Lasso and Dan Coyle's book 'The Culture Code'. They explore the concepts of safety, vulnerability, and purpose in building a positive culture in schools. They also address the challenge of balancing unique subcultures within a larger school system. The episode concludes with a leadership challenge to define the purpose of the organization and the individual's why in their job. Takeaways Culture is a crucial aspect of leadership and can be built through safety, vulnerability, and purpose. Creating a sense of safety in schools involves caring for others and providing a space where employees feel secure and supported. Vulnerability is essential in building strong connections and trust within a team or organization. Candor and empathy are key in providing constructive feedback and creating psychological safety. Belonging and pluralism are important in fostering a positive culture in schools. Purpose-driven leadership can lead to greater engagement and fulfillment in work. Balancing unique subcultures within a larger school system requires aligning values and finding common ground. New leaders should prioritize listening, understanding the culture, and building trust in their role. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Season 2 of Ted Lasso 03:26 - Introduction to Dan Coyle's book 'The Culture Code' 04:23 - Summary of 'The Culture Code' 05:50 - Building Safety in Schools 06:49 - Creating Vulnerability in Schools 07:47 - Importance of Candor in Building Psychological Safety 08:46 - Creating a Sense of Belonging in Schools 09:42 - Fostering Purpose in Schools 12:27 - Balancing Unique Subcultures within a Larger School System 21:14 - First Steps for New Leaders in a School