The Emmy-winning Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso (2020–) has not only taught us that football is life; it reminds us that leadership can make a significant difference in sport and in life. The coaching approach by Ted (Jason Sudeikis) transcends the soccer pitch, offering a leadership philosophy rooted in humility, emotional intelligence, and shared success. These same values can be applied to hiring practices within higher education.

From “Rename and Remain” to “Reframe and Regain”: Reimagining Campus Inclusiveness
In my last article, I highlighted the crucial strategies of “person-first” and “targeted universalism” amid the wave of anti-DEI legislation in higher education. Initially, many of us embraced a “rename