The executive pipeline is missing neurodivergent leaders

Training Journal

Neurodivergent individuals remain severely underrepresented in executive leadership due to narrow archetypes that conflate competence with extroversion and subjective promotion processes that overlook their unique capabilities. The article argues that redefining leadership around outcomes rather than personality traits is essential to capture the significant talent pool of neurodivergent professionals who are currently excluded by default. Integrating structural neuroinclusion at senior levels can enhance organizational innovation, decision-making, and resilience.

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All articles from 28 August 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.