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Cover of "Look Me in the Eye" by John Elder Robison, a powerful memoir chronicling the life of a man with undiagnosed autism, revealing how resilience, ingenuity, and self-understanding helped him succeed in business, relationships, and identity despite being misunderstood by society.

Article 7: The Power of Persistence – Rhythmically Returning to Purpose From Neurodivergent Leadership

True leadership isn’t about never falling—it’s about rhythmically returning to purpose. Inspired by Look Me in the Eye by John Elder Robison, this post explores how persistence, when practiced as a rhythm of resilience, builds lasting trust in purpose-driven teams. Learn how neurodivergent insight reframes failure, builds sustainable leadership, and helps teams recover and grow stronger through challenge.

Sep 53 min read

Cover of "Learning from Neurodivergent Leaders" by Dr. Nancy Doyle, a guide exploring how neurodivergent individuals can effectively start and excel in leadership roles, offering insights into leveraging unique perspectives for driving success.

Article 6: The Power of Vision – Making Leadership Visible Through Rhythms Learned From Neurodivergent Leaders

Vision isn’t what you say—it’s what you repeat. Inspired by Dr. Nancy Doyle’s Learning from Neurodivergent Leaders, this post explores how great leaders make vision visible through daily habits. From calendar choices to budget priorities, your rhythms either build trust—or quietly break it. What’s one habit you could make more consistent to show your team the future you’re asking them to believe in?

Jul 203 min read

Cover of Neurodiversity at Work by Theo Smith & Amanda Kirby — the foundation for this blog’s insights on how inclusive, flexible leadership unlocks hidden innovation and improves outcomes for every team member.

Article 5: Adaptability Isn’t Optional — It’s Your Leadership Innovation Engine

What if the very constraints you’ve been trying to work around are actually your team’s greatest innovation drivers? Neurodivergent thinking reveals flaws in systems others simply tolerate—making inclusion a strategic advantage. In this post, we explore how flexible leadership practices can boost creativity, engagement, and performance across every generation and cognitive style.

Jul 73 min read

Cover of The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida. The background is a collage of blue-toned watercolors with white speckles, evoking the image of jumping into water. The title is centered in large white serif font, and the author’s name appears below it. The design conveys a sense of introspection and movement.

Article 4: Reading the Unspoken Rhythm - Team Leadership Across Neurotypes and Generations

Not all communication speaks in words. For neurodivergent and younger team members, behavior, silence, and metaphor may carry key insights. Leaders who learn to read these unspoken rhythms—what Naoki Higashida calls the “listening eye”—can uncover valuable signals others miss and build deeper trust across generations.

Jun 163 min read

Cover of the book Nine Minds by Daniel Tammet — a striking design that explores the power of diverse cognitive perspectives, highlighting neurodivergent insights into empathy, memory, and leadership.

Article 3: The Empathic Sync – Leadership with Perception, Not Just Position

Neurodivergent author Daniel Tammet explores how nine unique ways of thinking—including synesthesia, autism, and savant memory—unlock new leadership potential. In this post, we examine what business leaders can learn from Tammet’s empathy-first perspective and how embracing cognitive diversity helps teams thrive in today’s multigenerational workforce.

Jun 92 min read

Article 2: Integrity Isn't What You Say — It's the Rhythm You Keep in your Leadership

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May 193 min read

Article 1: The Courage to Take Risks – Leadership Lessons for Now from Neurodivergent Perspectives

## Part of the Forged by Difference Blog Series on Neurodivergent Leadership Want to build the rhythms of leadership that Millennials and...

May 123 min read

Kirby, my Son with Autism, and the Neurodiversity Field, Taught Me Very Unexpected Leadership Lessons.

I didn’t learn my most important leadership lessons in boardrooms and workshops — I learned them from my son, Kirby, who has autism, and...

May 52 min read