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Creating Safe Spaces for Neurodivergence in the Workplace
Why this starts with company culture! I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Ken Blackwell for an episode of his Insight at Work podcast. It’s so exciting to me that more and more...
Ditch Conformity and Hire Divergent Thinkers
Neurodivergence: an Underrated Asset in the Workplace Have you ever wondered why distinct cultures seem to approach situations differently? If you have ever been frustrated while trying to register...
Neurodiversity and Psychological Safety at Work
Workplace bullying exists Although there are laws in place to protect employees, the dark side of human nature often prevails. Unfortunately, workplace bullying may go unreported out of fear of...
How to Incentivize Learning in the Workplace
Here’s a scenario you may be facing as an executive or HR professional: You want to establish a learning culture within your company. You encourage employees to spend part of their working hours...
How Quarantine Accommodations Benefit Neurodivergent People
Breaking Free from the “Culture of Normal” For divergent thinkers, the pandemic provided an unexpected and unprecedented opportunity to thrive. Radical changes on campus and in the workplace were...
Neurodiversity at Work: How to Promote Inclusivity
And Avoid Stigma, Labels and Discrimination Students Friends Meeting Discussion Studying Concept Fostering diversity and promoting inclusion is an essential component of organizational culture. Most...
How to Create a Company Culture that Embraces Different Thinkers in the Workplace
Different Thinkers Can Include Dyslexic, Autism, ADHD, etc. “Neurodiversity is the diversity of human brains and minds the infinite variation in neurocognitive functioning within our species” Nick...
3 Critical Skills Needed to Advance in Your Career
And all three will improve everything in your life As both an educator and learning consultant, I have had the opportunity to work with businesses and organizations of all types. Time and again, I...
When A Hidden Learning Disability Holds You Back
Strategies to Overcome Insecurities About Learning at Work Do you see yourself in this person? Twelve-year-old Joe frustrated his teachers. He had difficulty focusing on his work. He preferred to...
Neurodiversity and New People Labels
Why being labeled as neurodivergent can be a career killer — and a personal burden I strongly dislike labels. I’m putting that right up top, so I can explain why.. As a former teacher, I understood...
Strategies to Support Your Success in Test Taking
Test-taking Strategies for adults Test-taking doesn’t end with graduation: You will likely have to take a test at some point in your career — whether you’re pursuing additional degrees or...
10 Surefire Ways to Manage Your Time at Work
How to Manage Time and Increase Efficiency Do you dread the start of each workday? Do you feel overwhelmed or unsure of what to tackle first? You can overcome much of that stress with these...