We see Ted Lasso in every Prologue
We’re huge Ted Lasso fans at MSB, Kathryn especially. And the longer we watch, the clearer it gets:
Ted is basically running Prologue on the touchline at AFC Richmond.
The moments that make the show so moving are the same moments we see in our Prologue rooms, as leaders discover a more human way to lead.
1. Curiosity before judgement.
On the pitch: In the famous darts scene, Ted explains that people underestimated him because they were never curious enough to ask questions.
In Prologue: This is where every Prologue begins. Leaders discover that slowing down to get genuinely curious, instead of jumping to fix or advise, changes the whole conversation.
2. The art of appreciation.
On the pitch: Ted learns names, notices the kit man everyone else overlooks, and brings biscuits to the boss every morning.
In Prologue: We practise appreciation as a real leadership skill. When colleagues feel seen and valued, they start to contribute in ways they never have before.
3. Values you can see.
On the pitch: Ted’s handwritten BELIEVE sign hangs above the dressing room door.
In Prologue: Leaders reconnect with their own values and put them into action. Often, it’s the moment they remember why they came into education in the first place.
4. Care and challenge, together.
On the pitch: Ted is kind, but never just nice. He challenges Jamie and Nate because he believes they can be more.
In Prologue: We explore how to offer challenge from a place of partnership, so it becomes an act of care rather than criticism.
5. Look after the coach.
On the pitch: Ted’s panic attacks, and his reluctant sessions with Dr Sharon, show that the person holding everyone else needs holding too.
In Prologue: We map what keeps each leader well, because you can’t create the conditions for others to flourish if you’re running on empty.
6. Be a goldfish.
On the pitch: After a mistake, Ted tells a player to be a goldfish: forget it and go again.
In Prologue: We help leaders move beyond unhelpful patterns, letting go of what’s done so they can be fully present for the next conversation.
Ted reminds us that winning comes from helping people become the best versions of themselves. That’s what Prologue is about too: changing culture one conversation at a time.
Ready to find your inner Ted?
