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Life/Leadership with Ted Lasso

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Full Course Title: 
Lessons on Life and Leadership with Ted Lasso

Using the popular television series Ted Lasso, this course will explore different concepts, theories, and perspectives of leadership that make great leaders and great teams. We will spill the tea - through examples in the television series, podcasts, TED Talks, and assigned readings - and explore themes and intersectionalities in a thoughtful way that dispels the myth that leadership is a position or title. This course will challenge students to think about their approach to leadership and contribution to the campus community, with particular emphasis placed on the value of self-care and mental health, emotional intelligence, and diverse approaches to leadership.

Course Details
Prefix: 
UCO
Course Number: 
1200
Section Number(s) and Day/Times Taught: 
186: MW 12:30pm- 1:45pm
Term: 
Fall 2025
Categories: 
The Arts
Well-Being
Leadership
Instructor(s)

Megan Kasper

Megan Kasper

In addition to being an instructor with First Year Seminar, Megan Kasper serves as the Associate Director of Community-Engaged Leadership at Appalachian State University. She is a two-time Mountaineer graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Secondary Education, and a Master of Arts in College Student Development. In addition to working as a public school teacher, Megan has over a decade of experience working in higher education, directly with leadership development and education, learning communities, teacher education, career development, and college access. They also have experience in outdoor education and nonprofit leadership, serving with the Tourette Information Center & Support (TICS) in leading their Camp Twitch and Shout program. Motivated to empower others in developing their leadership identity and context, her professional interests are in applying positive psychology to the practice of leadership, exploring practices of social responsibility, and understanding education policy and its impact on student success outcomes. Megan is happily married, a twin, and passionate about serving others. Her hobbies include reading and watching historical dramas, traveling to explore new places, and enjoying the outdoors with her friends and dogs.