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Artwork for Minds at Work: How Neurodiversity Fuels Business and Belonging

Minds at Work: How Neurodiversity Fuels Business and Belonging

Understood.org
Neurodiversity
ADHD
Davos
Artificial Intelligence
Inclusive Design
Psychological Safety
Second City Works
Inclusion
Neurodiversity In the Workplace
Understood.org
Davos Neurodiversity Summit
World Economic Forum
Cornell University
Haleon
Second City
11.11 Media
Paris Hilton
Everway
Disclosure
IBM

A podcast for leaders in neurodiversity and business, hosted by Nathan Friedman, co-president and CMO of Understood.org. This show explores how neurodiversity drives innovation and creativity in business and beyond. With over 50% of Gen Z identifying as neurodivergent, neurodiversity isn’t just a movement — it’s the future. That means future-proofing your business starts with embracing difference,... more

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Artwork for Minds at Work: How Neurodiversity Fuels Business and Belonging

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Entrepreneurship rewards people who see opportunities that others miss. Rakia Reynolds joins Nathan Friedman to discuss how ADHD shaped her leadership style, fueled her creativity, and helped her build a thriving business.

From masking at work to em... more

As businesses navigate AI, rapid transformation, and shifting workforce expectations, one of the greatest untapped advantages may already be hiding in plain sight: neurodivergent talent. In this episode, Nathan Friedman speaks with EY global leader H... more

Work is changing faster than leadership models can keep up. In this episode, Nathan Friedman sits down with executive coach and PILOT CEO Ben Brooks to unpack what’s broken and what leaders must do next. From the rise of nonlinear careers to the grow... more

Neurotechnology is moving rapidly from hospitals to everyday consumer devices. Headsets that promise better sleep, focus, or productivity may also collect neural data that reveals cognition, emotion, and mental health.

In this conversation, Stephen ... more

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Hiren Shukla
Global transformation lead at Ernst & Young; founder of Neurodiverse Center of Excellence
Ernst & Young (EY)
Episode: Unlocking the competitive edge of thinking differently (with Hiren Shukla from EY)
Ben Brooks
Executive coach, founder and CEO of Pilot
Pilot
Episode: Rethinking leadership for a neurodiverse workforce (with Ben Brooks from PILOT)
Stephen Damianos
Executive Director of the Neurorights Foundation
Neurorights Foundation
Episode: Who owns your brain data and neural privacy (Conversations from Davos)
Tristan Lavender
Neurodiversity advocate; founder of an employee resource group for neurodiversity in a multinational company
Independent/Advocate; former ERG founder
Episode: How ERGs transform culture and build empathy (Conversations from Davos)
Natalia Lyckowski
global neurodiversity advancement leader for IBM
IBM
Episode: Moving past performative inclusion (Conversations from Davos)
Eve De Rosa
Professor of Human Ecology; Dean of Faculty, Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: Advancing neurodiversity at Cornell University (Conversations from Davos)
Martin McKay
Founder and executive chairman of Everway, focused on inclusive, human-centered workplaces
Everway
Episode: When leaders disclose at work (Conversations from Davos)
Maureen Dunne
Global neurodiversity expert; author of The Neurodiversity Edge; founder of the Davos Neurodiversity Summit
Davos Neurodiversity Summit
Episode: Why neurodiversity belongs on the global agenda (Conversations from Davos)
Rebecca Grone
Head of Impact at 11.11 Media (Paris Hilton's media company)
11.11 Media
Episode: The power of Paris and purpose-driven media (with Rebecca Grone from 11:11 Media)

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Nathan Friedman
Host of Minds at Work; co-President/CMO at understood.org; producer of Conversations from Davos
Maureen Dunne
Global neurodiversity expert; host of Conversations from Davos; founder of the Davos Neurodiversity Summit; neuroscientist and author

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When leaders disclose at work (Conversations from Davos)
Q: How do you know when an organization is ready to change its operating logic versus just adopting new language?
It comes down to concrete budgeting, accountability, and a real allocation of resources; without a budget and a dedicated owner, changes tend to stay as words rather than actions.
Who owns your brain data and neural privacy (Conversations from Davos)
Q: How do you see policy efforts in states like California and Colorado shaping the broader regulatory landscape?
State efforts are filling gaps where neurodata falls outside existing protections, creating a model for targeted, sensible safeguards that can scale to national or international norms, while encouraging industry collaboration to raise the baseline of safety and trust.
Who owns your brain data and neural privacy (Conversations from Davos)
Q: Could you briefly summarize the safeguarding brain data report and why CEOs should care about it?
The report analyzed 30 direct-to-consumer neurotechnology products and found that 96% give companies total access to neural data, with many policies lacking explicit mention of neural data, creating ambiguity about data handling and rights; this underscores the urgency for clear standards, consent, and portability to protect users while enabling innovation.
Redefining corporate good (with Muneer Panjwani from Engage for Good)
Q: What advice would you give brands navigating the current cultural backlash toward DEI/ESG?
He stresses three kinds of courage—loud, quiet, and collective—and urges brands to pursue collaborative, disciplined approaches that focus on specific, high-impact areas rather than performative activism.
Redefining corporate good (with Muneer Panjwani from Engage for Good)
Q: How do you see neurodiversity fitting into the broader social impact landscape?
He describes the evolution from CSR/ESG to authentic engagement with neurodivergent individuals as essential for both ethics and business performance, highlighting improved retention, creativity, and market opportunities.

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This show foregrounds how neurodiversity can drive innovation, belonging, and competitive advantage across business functions. Episodes typically feature leaders and researchers who bring practical frameworks for inclusive leadership, organizational design, and mature governance of neurodata and workplace culture. Guests come from tech, academia, marketing, media, and corporate responsibility, often sharing personal journeys, data-driven insights, and scalable strategies—ranging from inclusive product design and employee resource groups to policy considerations and cross-sector partnerships. A notable strength is the willingness to translate complex topics like neurodata governance, disclosure, and universal design into concrete actions for... more

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