What is autism? Excellent question. Overall, it's a set of characteristics that individually are manageable. Collectively in one person? They can create an existence which requires some serious navigation skills in a society which does not normally embrace those who can be considered "different". Our point during this session with The Future Looks Good focuses on how the spectrum presents in so many different ways and it's time to embrace that.

We've talked about what change is and how it can affect us. Now you're ready to make whatever change you're interested in happen! So what are the next steps? How do you do that? Excellent questions. We've got some answers.

Everybody struggles to make a change in their life. One way to make that easier is to turn to your network. See who is the right fit to help your change happen and make sure they don't have an agenda about helping you change. What does that mean? You'll have to listen to find out ;)

What happens when something in your life just isn't working? Do you let it continue to not work for you and hold you back OR do you learn how to take a step towards the life you'd like to have? Here's where you can start to learn how. This isn't because someone has autism and they HAVE to change. It's because someone is autistic and they've CHOSEN to change something that is no longer working for them. It's about your choice!

What is the Future Looks Good all about? Supporting the Autism Community by providing experience and expertise to help folks move towards success. Sounds a bit vague right? Well, the truth is that success means different things to different people. We don't want to tell you what your success is. We want to help you find out what it is for you! Take a listen and see what we're trying to do to help make your Future Look Good!

It's a funny thing that vulnerability got such a bad rap somewhere. Perhaps it's through misunderstanding what it really means. Perhaps it's the misconception that we are weaker for showing our vulnerable self. Perhaps we're full of horseshit and need to get over ourselves. Dave and I get down to the steps it takes to become a real leader, encourage vulnerability in an organization and how to create your "normal."

There are times in every organization where the ability to address issues that are undermining progress have to happen. Otherwise it's like trying to understand what an elephant looks by feeling when blindfolded. You won't be able to grasp the whole picture and find the right solution. Like staying away from the tail. The tail is definitely a no-go ...

What is true for everybody? Good question. Our experiences, our emotions, our current situation, our past - they all come together to create what is true for us. When faced with change, sometimes this truth can make life a little challenging.

Have you ever sat down and thought about how bad communication creates risk in your organization? Or is it something that you figure you'll deal with when you have to? Today I chat with Dr. Jen Frahm who recognized back in 2001 that this topic was PhD worthy and has dedicated her studies and career to helping people change the way they communicate and improve their organization. Now grab a Chipwich, take a seat and let's get proactive.

Do you or your organization struggle with change? Is it something that is so foreign to you that you can't see it's the same as some things you might be doing already?

Sometimes it's our perception of a situation that gets in the way of understanding and applying tools. Sometimes it's the leg warmers.