Curiosity, Culture, and Systems with Dr. Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio
Episode notes
In this episode of FocusED, Dr. Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio join Joe and TJ from TheSchoolHouse302 to discuss their book, Lead It Like Lasso.
Nick mentions that watching Ted Lasso resonated deeply because of Ted’s focus on helping people become the best versions of themselves—a core principle he witnessed firsthand while working alongside Dr. Stockman. Grounding their work in company culture, Dr. Stockman mentions that living out core values is the true engine behind organizational success, far outstripping basic tactical plans.
Addressing one of the show's most famous lessons, she stated that leading with curiosity and listening intently allows school leaders to look past assumptions and understand every angle of a situation.
Building on that idea, he said that organizations often fall to the level of their systems rather than rising to their goals, making clear that daily practices are essential to upholding values. Finally, Nick mentions that academic completion alone isn't enough, emphasizing that students need self-reflection, self-awareness, and personal narrative skills to truly be ready for life beyond graduation.
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