The Brilliance of Neurodivergent Leaders and Why They Can’t Be Ignored at Work
Jan 2, 2024
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Neurodiversity advocate Margaux Joffe discusses the business benefits of embracing brain differences and supporting neurodivergent employees. They explore challenges faced in the workplace, the power of neurodiversity, and the need for inclusive cultures.
Having neurodivergent leaders in companies can bring different skill sets and strengths, making teams stronger.
Creating inclusive workplaces for neurodivergent individuals requires reducing stigma and providing tailored supports and adjustments.
Deep dives
The Importance of Neurodiversity in Teams
Having different skill sets and strengths in a team, such as project management, relationship building, and idea generation, makes the team stronger.
Understanding Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity refers to brain differences outside of what is considered the norm, such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and mental health conditions. Around 15 to 20% of the world's population is neurodivergent.
Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals in the Workplace
Creating more inclusive workplaces for neurodivergent individuals is crucial. This can be achieved by reducing stigma, increasing neurodiversity awareness and training for leaders, and providing supports and adjustments tailored to individual needs.
Neurodiversity advocate Margaux Joffe has something important in common with our Co-Founder Lindsay: Both women were diagnosed with ADHD as adults. It inspired Margaux to launch Kaleidoscope Society, an organization to support women with ADHD, and to help companies like Nike and Yahoo support their neurodivergent employees. Here, Lindsay and Margaux discuss the business benefits of embracing our brain differences and how they’ve grown as leaders since being diagnosed.
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