In this episode of Leadership Rules, Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio sit down with Milam Miller—keynote speaker, leadership coach, and self-proclaimed real-life Ted Lasso. With a background in international sports leadership and a new book on the way (The Charisma Craft), Milam brings stories and wisdom from the pitch to the boardroom.

From building a $20M sales team in European football to launching his leadership practice “Be Confident and Kind,” Milam shares what it means to lead with heart, harness charisma, and create cultures that actually work. We dive into quitting corporate, leadership reinvention, and whether Season 4 of Ted Lasso should happen (spoiler: he's all in).

📌 Topics we cover:

• Why “Fake it till you make it” is outdated advice
• Charisma as a leadership skill: authentic, bold, curious
• High-functioning teams & what sports taught us about leadership
• The link between Ted Lasso, trust, and culture
• Milam’s take on evolving your “why” and honoring your next chapter

🔥 Whether you're a leadership geek, Ted Lasso fan, or just need a reminder to lead with curiosity—this episode delivers.

👀 Learn more about Milam at www.beconfidentandkind.com

🔗 Follow him on LinkedIn and Instagram for fresh takes on soft skills and leadership growth.