First coined back in 1990, various types of business are beginning to tap into the benefits of Neurodiversity . The neurodiversity paradigm suggests that, because neurological differences are normal and have existed throughout human history, they should be respected, understood, and supported, rather than pathologized or viewed as disordered. There is nothing to cure. Gradual acceptance has…
Imagine a bell curve that accurately represents the creativity of American adults. It would show a “normal distribution,” meaning it would be shaped like an upside down ‘U.’ The raised hump in the middle symbolizes those of an average level of creativity, where most of the population lie. It’s a comfortable spot, with plenty of company and…
“So much Congrats to you for getting to this point. Tenacious doesnt even begin to describe it. Even the toughest folks fold it up by now. U are a warrior!”
Abdullah Snobar Forbes Councils MemberForbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POST | Paid ProgramInnovation POST WRITTEN BY Abdullah Snobar Executive Director at the DMZ — a tech accelerator for high-potential startups to scale and grow into world-class businesses. Shutterstock The tech sector is built on bright minds developing new solutions to create economic or social impact. This fast-paced industry…
As the founder and CEO of a tech startup, I found that transparency about my condition to my colleagues was a major step in the right direction. I spoke individually to my key wingmen, I took each out separately to lunch and explained the situation and my plan for improvement. Later, like the speaker in…
We honor the memories of our brilliant, brave and beloved entrepreneurs whose missions will never be accomplished. We seek to understand the causes of their strengths and vulnerabilities, hoping that application of this knowledge will empower future entrepreneurs to prevail. From a book “Touched Entrepreneurs Touched with Fire” by Michael A. Freeman, M.D. From a…
Like many people with a mental illness, Spencer was unable to make a living. I know this contributed to his despair. It’s a shame because he was bright-eyed and intelligent, and had so much to offer. Chances are, you have a colleague who suffers from a mental illness — probably silently, unbeknownst to others. The U.S. National…
Mental Illness May Plague Entrepreneurs More Than Other People. But there are ways to cope and even power through and above for some folks. A bipolar brain is by nature difficult to manage. As are startups. Together the intricacies of manic depression can make life running a startup a particularly interesting challenge to say the…
