What if the traits that trip you up at work are the same ones that make you exceptional? In this episode, psychiatrist, researcher, and entrepreneur Dr. Michael Freeman is back to share the strengths and risks of neurodivergent leaders. We talk about his latest research on founder mental health, why ADHD, bipolar spectrum, and dyslexia show up so often in high performers, and how to design work so your superpowers lead and your vulnerabilities don’t derail you. Tune in to learn how to spot when a strength becomes “too much” and why AI may give divergent thinkers an unexpected edge.

In this Episode, You Will Learn

00:00 Why entrepreneurs are more likely to be neurodiverse.

06:00 Are you a craftsperson or a scaler entrepreneur?

10:00 The ADHD subtype most tied to entrepreneurial success.

14:15 When do strengths become liabilities?

18:00 The personality traits that shape both your strengths and vulnerabilities.

22:45 Why conditions like dyslexia & ADHD carry less stigma than others.

26:30 How Dr. Freeman discovered his own dyslexia later in life.

30:00 Why AI could favor divergent thinkers.

Resources + Links

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