Maureen Dunne: Unlocking the Power of Neurodivergent Talent
Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People
Guy Kawasaki
4.6 • 667 Ratings
🗓️ 22 May 2024
⏱️ 53 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki sits down with Maureen Dunne, a trailblazer in the field of neurodiversity and cognitive science. Maureen shares her inspiring journey as the first community college graduate to become a Rhodes Scholar and her dedication to helping organizations harness the power of neurodivergent talent. She discusses her groundbreaking book, The Neurodiversity Edge, which presents a framework for embracing the strengths of individuals with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. Discover how Maureen is challenging the status quo and empowering organizations to tap into the vast potential of neurodivergent talent, ultimately creating a more inclusive and innovative future.
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| 0:00.0 | In my years of entrepreneurship, I've seen countless startups. And here's the truth. |
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| 0:32.9 | are trusting Brex to help them win. Go to brex.com slash grow to learn more. |
| 0:48.4 | I'm Guy Kawasaki and this is remarkable people. |
| 0:52.2 | Today we have with us Maureen Dunn. |
| 0:55.5 | She is a trailblazer in the field of neurodiversity and cognitive science. |
| 1:01.2 | She was trained at Oxford and she has dedicated over two decades to helping organizations |
| 1:06.7 | harness the power of neurodivergent talent. |
| 1:10.4 | Maureen's journey is an inspiring one. |
| 1:12.9 | She was the first community college graduate to be named a Rhodes Scholar, |
| 1:18.0 | and she's carved out an exceptional careers and advisors to corporations, |
| 1:22.8 | universities, and government officials. |
| 1:25.5 | This includes the Lego Foundation, |
| 1:28.0 | Cornell University, and members of Congress. |
| 1:31.3 | Her work has been featured in Forbes, |
| 1:33.4 | Bloomberg, New York Times, |
| 1:35.2 | and other prestigious publications. |
| 1:37.8 | In her book, The Neurodiversity Edge, |
| 1:40.7 | Maureen presents a groundbreaking framework |
| 1:43.1 | embracing the strengths of neurodiversion individuals. |
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