The Value of Curiosity as a Leader
Ted Lasso has easily become one of my favorite shows on TV or a streaming service today. And that says a lot because I don’t watch a lot of TV shows these days. In order for me to watch anything, it has to be good. This is well beyond that. It’s excellent as the writing is excellent, the characters are easily relatable and it practically cry and laugh every single episode. Apple TV+ clearly has a hit on it’s hands as I’m not the only one who feels this way.
As I mentioned above, the characters in the show are easily relatable and you can identify with who they are. The main character is Ted who is an American football coach who is hired to coach a fictional England Premier Team club, AFC Richmond. He is mocked and made fun of but he constantly has a quirky, positive attitude that rubs off on everyone he meets, especially those who are skeptical of him.
In the clip below you will see Ted challenge Rupert to a game of darts. Why he does it is irrelevant. Rather, listen to what Ted shares to Rupert about curiosity.
That clip was amazing for what Ted shared. He remained us to be curious by asking questions and not underestimating others. How does this play into our ministry? Here are two primary ways.
Be curious – keep asking questions. Always be looking to learn about students, leaders and others. The more you are curious about who they are and the more questions you can be asking them the more you can get to know them and who they are. Also, the more you can get to know them so that you can encourage them in their relationship with Christ, no matter where they are at. Keep asking questions.
Be curious – don’t underestimate others. This applies to students and leaders. They are able to do more. Challenge and encourage them to do more. Just because they make knucklehead decisions doesn’t always mean they can’t do more and make a difference. Don’t underestimate others. They just may surprise you and make a lasting difference in the lives of others.
The show “Ted Lasso” is a great show to watch if you haven’t see it yet. There are so many lessons we can be reminded of or learn. In fact, I’ve written about four other lessons learned ministers can be reminded of today. As Ted makes mention of Walt Whitman’s quote, “Be curious. Not judgmental”, the more curious we can be about other the more likely we can help others really discover who God created them to be. Let your curiosity get the best of you this week and see what God does.
What do you think? Who can you ask more questions of or challenge this week? Ask questions and don’t underestimate others and see what kind of difference that makes in the lives of others this week.
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