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247. Navigating Effective Leadership as a Neurodivergent Business Owner w/ Shea Belsky
Shea Belsky is an autistic self-advocate and changemaker. He is the Chief Technology Officer of Mentra, an inclusive hiring platform connecting neurodivergent jobseekers with gainful employment opportunities. Shea brings several unique perspectives to the discussion on neurodiversity: He is the manager of neurodivergent & neurotypical employees, has reported to neurodivergent & neurotypical managers, and has advocated for the needs and wellbeing of all who seek to be heard and understood in the workplace.
Main Business Issues:
Neurodiversity influences his management style, making it difficult to manage team members
Avoids confrontation and having tough conversations
Shea’s Key Insights and Takeaways:
Learned strategies to handle pushback from team members effectively
Recognized the importance of balancing the delivery of tough feedback without demoralizing the team
Aims to separate objective facts from emotional drama in future cases
Connect with Shea
www.sheabelsky.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheabelsky/
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Shea Belsky is an autistic self-advocate and changemaker. He is the Chief Technology Officer of Mentra, an inclusive hiring platform connecting neurodivergent jobseekers with gainful employment opportunities. Shea brings several unique perspectives to the discussion on neurodiversity: He is the manager of neurodivergent & neurotypical employees, has reported to neurodivergent & neurotypical managers, and has advocated for the needs and wellbeing of all who seek to be heard and understood in the workplace.
Main Business Issues:
Neurodiversity influences his management style, making it difficult to manage team members
Avoids confrontation and having tough conversations
Shea’s Key Insights and Takeaways:
Learned strategies to handle pushback from team members effectively
Recognized the importance of balancing the delivery of tough feedback without demoralizing the team
Aims to separate objective facts from emotional drama in future cases
Connect with Shea
www.sheabelsky.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheabelsky/