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ADHD, Dyslexia & The Hiring Mistake Costing You Talent

By JM RyersonFebruary 26, 2026
ADHD, Dyslexia & The Hiring Mistake Costing You Talent
"What if the way you process the world isn't broken — just different? A new lens on how we work and hire."

What if the way you process the world isn't broken — just different? Dave, a leading neurodiversity advocate, explores why neurodiversity isn't a disability to be accommodated — it's a lens that reveals entirely new ways to see problems, create solutions, and build teams.

The hiring mistake most organizations make isn't intentional. It's structural. They've built hiring processes that filter for one type of mind — and in doing so, they systematically exclude some of the most creative, pattern-recognizing, systems-thinking talent available. ADHD. Dyslexia. Autism. These aren't deficits. In the right environment, they're superpowers.

Dave breaks down what it actually looks like to build neurodiversity-friendly cultures — not as a compliance exercise, but as a genuine competitive advantage. The organizations getting this right aren't doing it because it's the right thing to do (though it is). They're doing it because it makes them dramatically better.

If you're a leader who manages people with different minds — or if you've ever wondered whether your own brain works differently — this conversation is worth your full attention.

Key Takeaways

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    Standard hiring filters optimize for one type of mind — and systematically exclude others

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    ADHD, dyslexia, and autism often come with cognitive strengths that conventional assessments never measure

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    Neurodiversity-friendly cultures don't just improve inclusion — they improve performance

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    The best teams aren't built from identical minds — they're built from complementary ones

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