Inside the Pickle Jar: Connecting with the Spectrum
Welcome to ‘Inside the Pickle Jar,’ the only podcast where being in a pickle is a good thing! It’s your go-to audio feast for all things neurodivergent. We’re like the crunchy dill to your sandwich, adding flavor to the way you see the world.
Each episode, we’ll dive headfirst into the kaleidoscope of neurodivergent life. Are you neurodivergent, or just neurocurious? A partner in crime to someone who marches to the beat of their own drum? Or maybe you’re a boss trying to decode the enigma of inclusive leadership? Buckle up, because this podcast is the Rosetta Stone for cracking the code of neurodiversity.
Join us for expert chit-chats, heartwarming tales, and pro tips that are more useful than a Swiss Army knife. ‘Inside the Pickle Jar’ is here to jazz up your journey to stronger connections, one episode at a time.
So, tune in and turn up the volume while we transform the way you perceive neurodiversity and unlock the potential in every unique mind.
Inside the Pickle Jar: Connecting with the Spectrum
Why Hiring the Neurodivergent is Imperative and Heuristics Behind the Stigmas (Part 2)
Hey pickle pals! Tonya here, continuing our deep dive into why neurodivergent talent is essential for workplace innovation.
In this second episode of our series, I'm tackling the unconscious biases that prevent neurodivergent professionals (like myself and maybe you!) from getting hired - despite our proven advantages in problem-solving and innovation.
Drawing from the brilliant work of Dr. Ludmila Praslova and Dr. Maureen Dunn, I break down:
- The specific psychological heuristics blocking neurodivergent talent from being recognized (planning bias, availability bias, and five others you need to know)
- Real-world examples of how these biases play out in interviews and assessments
- Why the "culture fit" conversation is often code for "thinks like us" - and how that kills innovation
The research is clear: diverse cognitive styles drive better business outcomes. Yet our hiring processes remain rigged against different thinkers.
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