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Der TV-Fussballtrainer Ted Lasso ist jetzt nicht nur Everybody’s Darling, sondern auch Management-Guru

Ted Lassos unerschütterlicher Optimismus wird auf dieser Welt dringend gebraucht. Seine Herangehensweise findet nun sogar in Managementkursen Eingang.

Der TV-Fussballtrainer Ted Lasso ist jetzt nicht nur Everybody’s Darling, sondern auch Management-Guru

Ted Lasso, the American football coach from a fictional tale, has become a sensation not only as a beloved character but also as a management guru. His optimistic approach has found its way into business courses and training sessions. Nobody can resist him; his charm and kindness are irresistible. The fourth season of the hit series "Ted Lasso" premiered on the streaming platform Apple TV+.

However, the fourth season was not the last we saw of Ted Lasso. After Season 3, the fictitious football club AFC Richmond narrowly won the Premier League, defeating Manchester City, led by coach Pep Guardiola, who played himself in the series.

Rebecca Welton, the club president played by Hannah Waddingham, sold 49% of the club's shares to her fans. In a twist of fate, Ted Lasso decided to return to his hometown in Kansas to be with his son. The creators of the show also recognized that Ted Lasso's mission was far from over. In a real-world scenario where ruthless and narcissistic individuals hold the reins, a positive antipode was needed.

Ted Lasso would confront them with a statement like, "Arrogance is like listening to Woody Allen play the clarinet – I don't want to hear it." Thus, Rebecca Welton brought Ted Lasso back to England to train the newly formed women's team. And he remained true to his principles, maintaining his Southern accent, witty remarks, and, most importantly, his unwavering faith in goodness.

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