A Chat with Ted Lasso Producer - Chip Hamilton | S2 Special Edition

02/28/25 • 53 min

Lens of Leadership: A Ted Lasso Rewatch Podcast

In this special edition of Lens of Leadership, Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio sit down with ChiP Hamilton, coordinating producer of Ted Lasso, and an industry veteran whose credits include Avengers: Endgame, Ghostbusters, and Little Women. Chip shares behind-the-scenes stories, leadership insights, and his personal journey from Boston to Hollywood.
🔥 Episode Highlights:
⚽ Behind the Scenes of Ted Lasso – What it takes to bring a leadership-driven show to life, from production challenges to team culture.
⚽ The Power of Belief – How the cast and crew embraced the Ted Lasso message before the world even knew what it would become.
⚽ Leadership in Action – Chip's role in ensuring everyone on set—from cast to crew—could be their best, and how that translates to leadership in any field.
⚽ Dare to Dream – Chip shares his journey, his love for soccer, and how he turned childhood passions into a career working with legends like Jason Sudeikis, Matt Damon, and Casey Affleck.
⚽ Lessons from Richmond – What makes Richmond (yes, the real one) so special, and why Ted Lasso will always have a home there.
💡 Key Takeaway:
Great leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about creating an environment where others can thrive. Whether on a Hollywood set, in a locker room, or in the workplace, the best leaders believe, encourage, and lift others up.
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Handling Tough Conversations and More (Including Rickrolling) | S2 E10

Join us for another insightful episode of Lens of Leadership, a Ted Lasso rewatch podcast. In this episode, we delve into Season 2, Episode 10, "No Weddings and a Funeral," with a special guest from the UK, Shane Evans. Shane, an HR and leadership coach, shares his deep passion for leadership and Ted Lasso, perfectly blending his expertise with the show's themes.

Episode Highlights:

⚽ Leadership in Life's Complex Moments: Exploring how leadership principles manifest even in personal crises, reflecting the adage "leadership is life."

⚽ Character Deep Dives: Shane offers his perspective on Ted's vulnerability and the development of other characters in a poignant episode that mixes personal loss with leadership lessons.

Special Guest Insights:

Shane brings his extensive background in HR and leadership coaching to analyze the intricate dynamics of character development and leadership in the series.

✅ Key Discussions: The role of vulnerability in leadership, handling tough conversations, and the impact of personal history on leadership style.

✅ Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso: Shane connects pivotal moments from the episode to broader leadership strategies, emphasizing the importance of support, vulnerability, and authenticity.

💡 Key Takeaway: This episode highlights how true leadership involves navigating personal and professional challenges with grace and understanding, proving that how you handle small moments reflects your approach to life and leadership.

📚 Read it like Lasso: Enhance your understanding of leadership with our book, Lead It Like Lasso, inspired by the show’s profound lessons.

📣 Connect with Shane Evans: Follow Shane on LinkedIn for daily insights on leadership, and don’t miss his popular Ted Tuesday posts that align with themes from Ted Lasso.

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Leadership Lessons from Midnight Train to Royston | S2 Ep11

🎙 In this episode, Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio jump into Season 2, Episode 11, "Midnight Train to Royston," with special guest Phil Freidhoff from the TANG program. A former U.S. Navy submarine officer turned leadership and operations strategist, Phil brings a compelling mix of human-centered design, servant leadership, and deep emotional intelligence to the conversation.

Episode Highlights:

⚓ Leadership at Depth: From submarine command to coaching future leaders, Phil shares how embracing vulnerability and emotional intelligence in technical environments fosters team harmony and innovation.

⚓ Pep Talks & Perspective: Phil introduces his signature "Get Good at Being Wrong" talk—an empowering leadership lesson in creating momentum and psychological safety for teams.

Special Guest Insights:

Phil brings a rare blend of engineering, philosophy, military leadership, and scoutmaster wisdom to dissect the leadership themes woven into the episode.

✅ Navigating the Balance Between Confidence and Humility

✅ Cultivating Harmony in High-Tech Spaces

✅ Leading Tough Conversations with Clarity and Compassion

✅ Recognizing Team Contributions Without a Spotlight

💡 This episode explores how strong leadership is about creating safe spaces, embracing imperfection, and helping others find their own path forward—even if it means standing in the background while others shine.

📚 Read it like Lasso: Dive deeper into character-driven leadership with our book, Lead It Like Lasso—inspired by the heart and humor of Ted Lasso.

📣 Connect with Phil Freidhoff

Follow Phil on LinkedIn for thoughtful takes on leadership, human-centered design, and navigating the complexities of growing great teams.

#LeadershipPodcast #TedLasso #HumanCenteredLeadership #LeadItLikeLasso #ServantLeadership #TANG #EmotionalIntelligence #LensOfLeadership

Lens of Leadership: A Ted Lasso Rewatch Podcast - A Chat with Ted Lasso Producer - Chip Hamilton | S2 Special Edition

Transcript

Speaker 100:00:01.280

Welcome to Lens of Leadership , typically our Ted Lasso Rewatch podcast , but today , oh , we have a special guest , Adam Chip Hamilton , coordinating producer . Come listen in .

Speaker 200:00:12.422

Hi again everyone . I'm Nick Coniglio .

Speaker 100:00:14.760

And I'm Marnie Stockman , and this is Lens of Leadership , a Ted Lasso Rewa