This section of the blog is focused on the intersection of how we work, and where ADHD shows up. MPG is invested in leaders with ADHD, and creating inclusive workplaces for them. These articles are beneficial to both ADHDers and those that manage or work with ADHDers.
#ADHDatSXSW Reflections on SXSW and the only ADHD-specific panel from this year’s conference Earlier this week, I was in Austin, TX for SXSW. If you asked me last year about what that meant, I would have guessed it was a music and film festival while looking like a “shrug” emoji. Read more
Every year, we experience some natural “fresh starts.” As we come to the end of 2024, we are on the verge of a fresh start. Start the new year with a new 2025 desk calendar, and start fresh with other goals and activities too. Deciding What’s New For two decades, Read more
Reflecting on Forbes’ recent article on 5 Steps for Creating a Successful Leadership Development Plan, MPG takes a closer look at the Lead with ADHD program, and how each step is included.
While I usually work from a home office, I spent two days in an office this week! This meant I had to pack up the tools that enable my best work, without bringing my whole home office with me. Here are my secrets to ADHD-friendly meetings. Remember, this may look Read more
Our office has a wall full of professional development books from the biggest names in the field, and we’re going to reference …another… type of book today. MPG founder Julia Mullins has a toddler, so Sesame Street books are just as readily available as leadership development books. Today, let’s go Read more
Can color-coding help you be successful? Maybe! Everyone’s brains work differently, and many neurodivergent brains are drawn to details such as color. This can serve as a differentiator, help with labeling, trigger memories of conversations, and so much more. Ways color-coding may help you: Color code your calendar Either to Read more
What’s the relationship between ADHD and mundane tasks? Well, it’s not a good one. ADHDers have interest-driven brains. Unsurprisingly, interest-driven brains don’t want to do boring tasks. This doesn’t mean ADHDers are broken. These people simply know what they like, and mundane tasks might not be top of their list. Read more
Too often, we see the faults in our ADHD brains without celebrating the amazing science behind how they work and support us. Maybe you have poor time management, or can’t focus on boring work tasks, but we’ll help you remember all the great things you can do too. Let’s dig Read more
So, you were diagnosed with ADHD as a kid. Maybe you were diagnosed at a time when “only boys have ADHD” (not true) or maybe you were told “you’ll grow out of it when you are 18” (also not true). Chances are, your ADHD brain is still playing a big Read more
Despite the diagnosis of “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder,” ADHDers don’t have an attention deficit…many times, ADHD brains are interest-driven! They are just drawn to high stimulation, incentives, and rewards. If a project, task, or conversation isn’t doling out the dopamine, expect an ADHDer to lose interest rather quickly. Here are Read more
Many can relate when it comes to ADHD and impulsivity. We can make jokes about how quick ADHDers are to ‘add to cart’ or make decisions with friends. We even celebrate impulsivity when it comes to some things. But understanding how impulsivity can show up at work helps you be Read more
“ADHD is like having a Ferrari engine for a brain with bicycle brakes. Strengthen the brakes and you have a champion.” Dr. Ned Hallowell Reflecting on my early career, I let my ADHD-fueled “Ferrari engine” brain drive me to work long hours with a big consulting firm. I didn’t set Read more
I want to believe I can do a few things at once – but in reality, it can be a recipe for disaster. If you need to get stuff done, and need a new plan for tackling the workload, read on. So, You Think You’re Multitasking Picture it. You are Read more
I was recently asked about a corporate phrase that I saw as ‘toxic.’ Let me tell you, I had a LOT to say about this. I have spent my career in leadership development. Since I was 20 years old, interning at a company, I’ve heard the phrase “executive presence” thrown Read more
There’s been a great deal of talk about red flags lately. Let’s look at some of the Red Flags when it comes to ADHD-Friendly Workplaces! Workplace 🚩 RED FLAGS 🚩 These are a few things that would make any workplace less inviting, but can be detrimental to someone with ADHD. Read more
Neurodivergent-Friendly Meetings Inclusion doesn’t always look like drastic measures. Something as simple as leveraging existing tools found in Microsoft Outlook can help with HOW you schedule meetings. Keep reading how this inclusion hack benefits everyone, especially neurodivergent individuals. Respecting start- and end-times of meetings is appreciated by everyone, and neurodivergent Read more
MPG to Present at 2022 Annual International Conference on ADHD When was the last time you decided to do something new or something that scared you? We don’t mean dangerous and reckless. But when have you stepped out of your comfort zone as you were growing professionally? MPG founder, Julia Read more
Let’s talk ACCESSIBILITY! Did you know many neurodivergent people prefer captions on movies and shows? This has nothing to do with their actual hearing. It has to do with their auditory processing. It can be helpful in tracking the story and picking up valuable details. How can we bring this Read more
If you’ve been diagnosed with something under the umbrella of neurodivergence, you may be navigating how and when to share this with co-workers. Disclosing neurodivergence conditions at work is personal, and there are a number of considerations that may influence your plans to share. Teammates rarely come back from the Read more
Prioritization can be a challenge. Many leaders with ADHD will prioritize too many things for various reasons. This article helps in finding ways to say ‘no’ using the Eisenhower Matrix. There are dozens of things we need to do at any given time. If you are a people-pleaser or perfectionist, Read more
Depending on when you were diagnosed, you may have different support systems and ways for advocating for a neurodivergent-friendly workplace. If you were diagnosed with ADHD as a child, you may have had an entire support network of parents, teachers, and counselors. A full team to create an individualized education Read more
Protect Your Boundaries to Earn a Treat! I saw some “punch card” ideas on Twitter and thought what better way to set and maintain healthy boundaries during Mental Health Awareness Month! Neurodivergent folks juggle more mental health issues than our neurotypical colleagues. Why is that, and how do we protect Read more
Have you ever… Have you ever been SO busy all day – we’re talking non-stop thinking about work deadlines, then wondering if you need to buy toilet paper, then remembering you need to buy a gift for an upcoming birthday, then thinking what you’ll make for dinner, then starting another Read more