I have a soft spot for all those professionals out there who feel they don’t fit the mold. Queer, neurodivergent or unique in some other way, they know what it feels like to not belong to the dominant culture. They choose careers that allow them to be of service to others. Lawyers who provide immigration services to …
Adult ADHD: Why Your Planner isn’t Working for You
Executives with ADHD seldom want to bring their planners to me. They’re embarrassed. They’ve already tried using every kind of planner to organize themselves, but nothing seems to work. So they limp along, believing that planners just aren’t for them. But eventually, when they’re overwhelmed enough, they’re ready to acknowledge that something isn’t working for …
ADHD After 45 – Why is it so much harder now?
You enjoy being a leader and you used to thrive on the demands of your role. But now you don’t feel so successful. You notice you’re zoning out in meetings, missing key pieces of the discussion, or forgetting salient pieces you want to bring up. Your focus seems to be deserting you. Your memory seems …
Decisiveness: It’s all about Executive Functioning
There’s an assumption out there that good leaders are decisive and clear. They know the priorities and don’t let themselves get tangled up in agonizing thoughts about details. If you’re an executive, you want others to see you this way. Decisiveness gives the impression of confidence. And confidence helps others have confidence in you. As …
