"When we understand how our minds work—and honor the minds of others—we lead better." - Winnie da SilvaWhat if everything you’ve been told about ADHD only told half the story? What if the very traits that make it hard for you to stay on task could also be the ones that make you an incredible leader? In this opening episode of my ADHD and leadership series, I’m diving into what ADHD really is, how it shows up in the workplace, and why understanding it matters for every leader - whether you have ADHD yourself, work with someone who does, or just want to create a team culture where different kinds of brains can thrive. I’ll also share a fictional but very real-to-life story of “Martina,” a leader whose career shifted the moment she stopped forcing herself to work against her brain and learned how to work with it.You’ll hear me discuss:What ADHD actually is (and isn’t), including how it affects brain chemistry and structureWhy ADHD looks different in adults - especially in women - and why it’s often underdiagnosedThe challenges ADHD can bring at work, from time blindness to emotional swingsSurprising strengths many people with ADHD have, including creativity, adaptability, and hyperfocusPractical strategies to make work more ADHD-friendly, like body doubling, time blocking, and simplifying decisionsHow environment, support, and self-awareness can turn ADHD traits into leadership assetsThe fictional story of Martina, a leader who transformed her performance by building systems around her brain instead of trying to change itWhy honoring how your mind works - and the minds of others - can make you a more effective and inclusive leaderResourcesWinnie da Silva on LinkedIn | On the Web | Substack | Email - [email protected] ReferencedUnderstanding ADHDAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)6 strengths and benefits of ADHDADHD in Adults: An Overview24 ADHD Statistics for 2024The Executive’s Guide to ADHD: Tools for Enhanced Focus and Decision-Making in the Corporate WorldLeading with ADHD: A Practical Blueprint for Sustainable SuccessThe Adult Hyperfocus and Motivation Scale: A Pilot Studyhttps://totallyadd.com/wp-content/uploads/White_Shah_ADHDCreativity_PAID.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.comUninhibited imaginations: Creativity in adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderHyperfocus: The Forgotten Frontier of AttentionLiving "in the zone": hyperfocus in adult ADHDWhat Are the Benefits of Having ADHD?The unique contribution of emotional impulsiveness to impairment in major life activities in hyperactive children as adultsUnderstanding Hypersensitivity in ADHD

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