Breaking Free from the “Culture of Normal” For divergent thinkers, the pandemic provided an unexpected and unprecedented opportunity to thrive. Radical changes on campus and in the workplace were implemented across all sectors of the economy in response to the nationwide shutdown. With a sigh of rel [...]
And Avoid Stigma, Labels and Discrimination Students Friends Meeting Discussion Studying Concept Fostering diversity and promoting inclusion is an essential component of organizational culture. Most of us are familiar with diversity in gender, race, and physical disabilities. When I mention neurodiv [...]
Different Thinkers Can Include Dyslexic, Autism, ADHD, etc. “Neurodiversity is the diversity of human brains and minds the infinite variation in neurocognitive functioning within our species” Nick Walker We hire people like ourselves. This is an outward sign of unconscious and favorable bias towards [...]
And all three will improve everything in your life As both an educator and learning consultant, I have had the opportunity to work with businesses and organizations of all types. Time and again, I have heard the same thing from supervisors, HR departments, and executives across the board; a person’s [...]
Strategies to Overcome Insecurities About Learning at Work Do you see yourself in this person? Twelve-year-old Joe frustrated his teachers. He had difficulty focusing on his work. He preferred to socialize with the students sitting next to him rather than getting his work done. He paid attention to [...]