How we show up is tied to our business performance. We are shaped by each other and our experiences, which impacts how we show up in our relationships and our professional work. To say that we are successful purely by our own measures and intellect is a false narrative.

As the World cup begins and we all need some hope for the future, I want to highlight some leadership lessons from Ted Lasso. He is not a traditional leader in that he didn’t work his way up in the company to reach this status. He also doesn’t have identical relevant experience. And he is not from the home country of the organization. Ted Lasso has many obstacles to face from day one.

Our sweet Rocky still frustrates me. When we go on our daily walks, I am reminded of the personal growth that still awaits me if I am willing to look around and learn. Here are a few lessons from Rocky.

The state of Georgia has received a lot of national attention this year. People like Stacey Abrams and Nikema Williams have educated people about voting rights. Leaders like Ai-Jen Poo who continue Dorothy’s work with domestic workers, especially in Georgia. I can only think that these activists are standing on the shoulders of Dorothy Lee Bolden and so many others who started this conversation decades earlier.

One leadership style does not fit every situation. Turn up your intuition. You will always need help. Be willing to try and fail. Institutional memory has many purposes. You can learn a lot from Moana. You’re welcome.