Module 1: Learning Content

4. A Broader, More Inclusive View

Leadership can look very different depending on the person and the context. You might show leadership by:

• Asking great questions in a meeting

• Spotting risks others miss

• Creating a sense of calm during a stressful time

• Helping a team understand a big-picture strategy

• Modelling fairness and inclusion

• Advocating for yourself or others

There’s no single way to be a leader.

🧩 Leadership & Neurodiversity

As a neurodivergent individual, you may already be using leadership skills—even if you don’t call them that. For example:

• Hyperfocus can help drive results on long-term tasks

• Pattern recognition can support problem-solving

• Straightforward communication can bring clarity

• Sensitivity to fairness or rules can make you a values-led leader

Leadership doesn’t require you to mask who you are. In fact, your strengths and differences can shape a leadership style that feels authentic and effective.