Dr. Stefanie Johnson

"Ted Lasso" has become a beloved show not just for its humor and heartwarming moments, but also for its rich exploration of leadership principles. Through the journeys of its characters, particularly Ted Lasso, Coach Beard, and Roy Kent, we uncover valuable lessons about empathy, authenticity, and the importance of nurturing relationships within a team. In an imagined interview, we delve deeper into these lessons by speaking with Ted, Beard, and Roy themselves.

What happens when you convene a couple hundred leadership experts from across the state of Colorado and across the globe on CU’s beautiful campus? Magic! In August 2024, the University of Colorado Boulder hosted two back-to

Every day or two I read an article about the great resignation, quiet quitting, or return to office mandates. The underlying sentiment of so many of these articles is that leaders need to find ways to stop employees from slowly disengaging from the

At the Center for Leadership, we talk a lot about inclusive leadership. But what if your goal is to actually diminish and exclude others? We got you covered. In case you missed this lesson in middle school, researchers have identified the key

This executive summary presents the key findings and insights from the evaluation of a student coaching study designed to cultivate and enhance student leaders. The evaluation focused on assessing the effectiveness, outcomes, and areas of

“Raise your hand if you’re a leader,” I say to the students in my leadership class. Two students put their hands up, awkwardly looking around the sea of students across the room who show no intention of asserting their leadership. I have to admit, I

It’s that time of year again! When we all decide we are going to be more patient, give to charity, exercise daily, and stop drinking Mountain Dew. Goals are great, and goals can be really effective when SMART goal setting techniques are used. This

There was a lot to love about this year’s blockbuster sensation – Barbie – including the outrageous costumes, music montages, and gripping monologues. But when it comes to looking for a movie to teach you about leadership, Barbie might not be the