Minds at Work: How Neurodiversity Fuels Business and Belonging
Minds at Work: How Neurodiversity Fuels Business and Belonging
Podcast Description
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, both in the talent you hire and in the customers you serve. We feature key changemakers in the space and dive into real-world outcomes across tech, design, marketing, and work culture. We’ll be highlighting the power of difference to spark connection, shift systems, and shape a more inclusive future for all
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The podcast focuses on themes of neurodiversity, innovation, and inclusivity in business, featuring episodes such as Designing NeuroInclusive Workplaces with Kay Sargent and Investing in Neurodiversity with Jesse Morris. Specific topics include the impact of neurodiversity on workplace design, investment strategies for neuroinclusive startups, and the broader implications of embracing diversity in work culture and customer engagement.
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, both in the talent you hire and in the customers you serve. We feature key changemakers in the space and dive into real-world outcomes across tech, design, marketing, and work culture. We’ll be highlighting the power of difference to spark connection, shift systems, and shape a more inclusive future for all
Today, we sit down with Tyler Dean Kempf — a director, writer, and teacher from The Second City — to explore how improvisational theater intersects with neurodivergent thinking. Tyler shares his late ADHD diagnosis at 40 and how improv gave him tools to understand and embrace his brain.
Whether you’re neurodivergent or managing a diverse team, Tyler offers a fresh perspective on listening, collaboration, and creating space for different minds to thrive — on stage, at work, and beyond.
Timestamps:
(02:45) How the principles of improv can help businesses
(06:37) Tyler’s ADHD diagnosis and what led to it
(09:42) Talking about neurodivergence at work
(14:25) What improv really is — and what it’s not
For a transcript and more resources, visit Minds at Work on Understood.org. You can also email us at [email protected].
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