Leaders are navigating through a new and uncharted work environment.
Throughout this series, we will address the most challenging topics workplace leaders are facing today. Offered every other month, we’ll cover topics such as:
- Navigating political discourse in the workplace
- Creating belonging in the workplace
- How AI impacts the workplace
- Authentic leadership
- Supporting a Mutli-generational workforce
- De-escalating conflict with the public/customers
We know that the workplace today is different from the workplace of even just a few years ago. Equip yourself with the communication tools needed to navigate current challenges and create successful, high-performing teams.
Neurodiversity as a Superpower: Leading Teams of Differently-Wired Thinkers
Neurodivergent individuals—those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and Dyslexia—often possess cognitive strengths like pattern recognition, deep focus, and systems analysis that can be a competitive advantage when solving complex business problems and completing tasks.
This session moves beyond awareness to action, equipping leaders in corporate, nonprofit, healthcare, and academic sectors with the practical tools to design teams and workplaces that intentionally harness these unique strengths. Learn how to adapt communication, feedback, and workspace norms to unlock the full potential of your entire workforce, driving both innovation and inclusion.
Click below to listen to our conversation with Jade Rivera, Ed.D., to learn how to transition from simply accommodating differences to actively leveraging neurodiversity as a strategic talent advantage.
Get to Know Our Featured Speaker!
Jade Rivera, Ed.D., is the Lab Director of the Strength-Based Assessment Lab and Faculty at Elmbridge University (formerly Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity in Education). In this role, she leads the Lab’s efforts to empower young people, families, educators, and professionals in creating positive and collaborative learning experiences for children facing challenges in their educational environments. Jade researches strength-based assessment and strength-based, talent-focused approaches for twice-exceptional children. A published author with Routledge, she has written numerous influential articles and blog posts and is a sought-after speaker at national conferences. She also leads impactful workshops for educators and parents, providing innovative strategies for supporting neurodivergent children.