Interesting Article about ADHD and Creativity

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This “pocket” story is from Scientific American, originally published on March 5, 2019. The Creativity of ADHD.

Over the years, I have found that some of the most interesting, creative, and effective CEOs have ADHD-like tendencies. Strangely, they may not even be aware that they have it. Hyperfocus can be incredibly effective when attached to a driven person.

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Below are links to a couple of posts that make these concepts and their benefits tangible:

Divergent Thinking

Conceptual Expansion

These are examples of why it is best to look beyond labels, lay your preconceived notions aside, and explore each individual’s potential to contribute. The best managers and leaders tend to have this ability.

And if you want to take that a step further, let it guide you in finding the best approach to teaching, coaching, and motivating your team members. It may take a little extra effort, but the results are amazing.

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