What if the traits that trip you up at work are the same ones that make you exceptional? In this episode, psychiatrist, researcher, and entrepreneur Dr. Michael Freeman is back to share the strengths and risks of neurodivergent leaders. We talk about his latest research on founder mental health, why ADHD, bipolar spectrum, and dyslexia show up so often in hi ... Show More
Oct 20
Shannon Watts on Neurodivergent Leadership and Burning It All Down
You can be an accomplished leader and still be terrified of what people think of you. Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action and author of Fired Up, knows what it takes to lead through fear, criticism, and self-doubt. In this episode, I talk with Shannon about how she built ... Show More
56m 54s
Oct 13
This Media Entrepreneur Can't Feel Anxious, Really | Mike Pesca
Imagine going through life without constantly worrying about things outside your control. Sounds pretty great, right? Veteran journalist and The Gist host Mike Pesca says his unusually high levels of anandamide, sometimes called the "bliss molecule," give him exactly that experie ... Show More
52m 43s
Jul 2025
How to Turn Neurodivergent 'Challenges' Into Leadership Superpowers (with Frankie Berkoben)
<p>ADHD might be the product trait nobody’s putting on their resume—but maybe they should. In this episode, Hannah sits down with executive coach Frankie Berkoben to unpack the complex intersection of ADHD, executive function, and product leadership. Together, they explore how AD ... Show More
48m 30s
Jan 2025
540- The Neurodivergent Female Entrepreneur: How to Build a Business That Works for Your ADHD Brain
<p>Diann Wingert discusses why people with ADHD and autism make good entrepreneurs (risk tolerance, creativity, and more), the unique challenges neurodivergent female business owners face—and how to harness your strengths to overcome these challenges.</p> <p><strong>Women in Busi ... Show More
51m 36s
Sep 2024
Understanding what neurodivergent employees need to succeed
Neurodivergent people make up a substantial percentage of the global population. How can companies best put their distinctive capabilities to work? On this episode of McKinsey Talks Talent, McKinsey senior partner Brooke Weddle, partner Bryan Hancock, and global editorial directo ... Show More
20m 22s
Mar 2017
026 | Dr. Daniel Friedland: How to Stop Overreacting, Beat Burnout, and Conquer Self-Doubt
Dr. Daniel Friedland, author of Leading Well from Within, shows you how to turn burnout into resilience, over-reactivity into creativity, and self-doubt into inspired action by rewiring your brain. You'll also find out how to make stress work FOR you, the truth about self-doubt, ... Show More
1h 34m