By Holly Williams — 2014
A number of famous artists have experienced synaesthesia—a union of the senses. Holly Williams explores its history and her own experience of the condition.
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Sadness is a central part of our lives, yet it’s typically ignored at work, hurting employees and managers alike.
Large corporations such as SAP, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, Ford, IBM, and others have recognized the competitive advantage of neurodiversity and begun to utilize the special gifts and talents of individuals with autism and other neurological differences to improve the workplace.
In a work world dominated by automation, digitalization, and increasing incivility, the need for one group of workers, those whom I call “sensitive strivers,” has never been greater.
Embracing neurodiversity, from ADHD to dyslexia, gives adland a creative edge.
Businesses that find out more about about the characteristics of those on the autistic spectrum can optimise their strengths and help them to contribute hugely to the output of their teams.
Planning and resources for success: Increasing numbers of employers are open to hiring adults with disabilities, including those with ASD.
Companies are increasingly recognizing the value of cultivating a diverse workforce and embracing those with autism for the unique perspective they contribute.
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Many people with neurological conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and dyslexia have extraordinary skills, including in pattern recognition, memory, and mathematics. Yet they often struggle to fit the profiles sought by employers.
So making songs now that I know aren’t going to be heard by anybody else, it is an interesting thing. Because I think you have to do that now as an artist. I really do. —Donald Glover, Grantland interview
Fatigue is lethal to inspiration. Avoid anyone who drains. Go towards energy hot spots in your job—people and activities—so your time is skewed towards inspiration.