323. Neurodiversity at Work: Unlocking Hidden Strengths with Wainwright Yu

About this episode

Mick Spiers discusses neurodiversity in the workplace with Wainwright Yu, exploring how to unlock hidden strengths of employees who may struggle in traditional environments.

What if the person you’re frustrated with at work isn’t lazy, careless, or “not leadership material,” but simply stuck in an environment that works against how their brain operates? That question sits at the center of my conversation with Wainwright Yu, a senior technology executive and leadership coach who specializes in neurodiversity and cognitive diversity. We get personal quickly, starting with the moment an employee disclosed ADHD during a performance conversation, and the gut-punch of ...

People in this episode

Host: Mick Spiers

Guest: Wainwright Yu

Topics covered

• neurodiversity
• cognitive diversity
• workplace environment
• leadership
• employee performance

Keywords

• neurodiversity
• ADHD
• leadership
• workplace
• cognitive diversity
• employee performance
• strengths

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Organizations: ADHD

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