In that dramatic moment from the Emmy-winning series Ted Lasso, Ted—played by Jason Sudeikis—challenges the former owner of an English Premier League club (Rupert Mannion, a snobbish jerk) to a game of darts. While showing Mannion otherwise, Lasso cites the adage, “Be curious, not judgmental,” then secures a perfect dart score. In today’s data-driven world of AI and automation, it’s easy to forget about the immeasurable yet essential fact that relationships power humanity—and meeting professionals are the perfect examples of empathy in action. Meeting professionals must be curious. Even if you’re not a soccer fan, you should watch Ted Lasso.