How ADHD Managers Can Effectively Lead Their Teams
Learn how to sidestep these 5 common pitfalls ADHD managers make, and develop the strategies you need to lead your team effectively.
Learn how to sidestep these 5 common pitfalls ADHD managers make, and develop the strategies you need to lead your team effectively.
Note: This article was originally published in December 2023 and fully updated in August 2025. Transitions can be tricky for ADHD brains, and they’re rarely just one step. This post walks you through the whole cycle, from stopping to navigating the in-between, and starting again. So you can learn how to make each part easier….
Do you have moments when, in a meeting, a one-on-one conversation, or a social or business gathering, or when you feel like you’re not processing the information as quickly as you would like? For example, a common challenge I hear from many Adults with ADHD I work with is, “When I’m in the middle of…
When in the middle of ADHD burnout, you may think to yourself, “I’ve been holding it together for so long that I’m running on fumes. But I’m not sure how to turn this around? And I’ve tried…” In Part 1, What ADHD Burnout Really Feels Like—and Looks Like, I offered the first step in recovering…
If you’re dealing with ADHD burnout, and lately everything feels harder, it might be more than your usual run-of-the-mill tiredness. I was on Zoom with a client the other day, and she looked tired, for sure. But it was more than that. She seemed worn out and discouraged. So when I asked about a project…
I know that as an adult with ADHD, you’ve likely tried countless ADHD tools promising to make your life easier — but often, learning how to use them ends up feeling like more work than it’s worth. So when you hear about ChatGPT, an AI chatbot that’s all over the news, it’s totally normal to…
Navigating job interviews can be challenging for anyone, no doubt. However, as an adult with ADHD, you might face unique hurdles, such as difficulties organizing your thoughts and managing your time effectively. But once you know what your challenges are, you can adopt the strategies you need to have a successful interview. Really! Understanding the…
One of the executive function challenges for adults with ADHD is “managing frustration and modulating your emotions”. So, well, of course, there are many reasons you may get frustrated, understanding and addressing your frustration as a symptom of ADHD is key to making this better. A former client even asked whether it was “possible for…
Making decisions is one of the executive challenges for ADHD Adults. Do you have a hard time with decision making? Let’s look at the example of a former client, who emailed me a description of his difficulties making decisions (posted below with permission). I’m really struggling to make any decisions in almost any scenario. Like,…
When you have ADHD, starting and executing can be difficult, no doubt. But these are also skills that can be learned. Though, it takes time. Are you ready for the ride? It will be a combination of strategies and skills that you build. So, you can get unstuck and back on track faster when you’re…