Advocating for oneself in the workplace is crucial for success, satisfaction, and can even lead to a better workplace culture, especially for individuals with ADHD or other invisible disabilities. In this episode we meet with friend, client, and ADHD coach, Ryan Mayer, who highlights the importance of neurodiversity and empathy in professional settings.

As an ADHD coach, Ryan brings a wealth of strategies and personal insights that speak to anyone aiming to enhance their personal and professional life, regardless of an ADHD diagnosis. We touch on the idea of "walk and talk" meetings, Total Unconditional Acceptance (T.U.A.), and more. Whether you have an invisible disability you're challenged with or have never even heard the term until now, this episode if guaranteed to give you some perspective, some practical tips, and plenty of motivation to take better care of yourself in order to better care for others.

Our guest caps this one of with a heartfelt message: "your worth is not measured by your work performance, and you're never alone on your journey to personal growth and fulfillment."

Links & Resources:

• https://ryanmayercoaching.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmayerpeopleconnector/ https://www.instagram.com/adhd_coach_ryanmayer/
• https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_coach_ryan?lang=en
• www.cultureshoc.com

Quoteworthy Moments:

• 00:02:29 - "We're exactly where we are meant to be."
• 00:04:17 - "I say to navigate the storms caused in their life by in this case, ADHD."
• 00:08:21 - "Say it in a way of setting expectations. Not that I'm asking for anything different, but that as you put it all the time, I can advocate for myself."
• 00:14:48-00:14:59 - "ADHD should be treated with the same respect and accommodations as someone with a physical disability."
• 00:21:11 - "I like to say little hinges swing big doors. So once I was able to be turned around and I had noise-canceling headphones, it was way easier for me to concentrate."
• 00:25:48 - "If I can do my job better by making the slight adjustment, why would we not do that?"
• 00:28:36 - "Which often could be just better use of your superpower, of your ideal working environment that you can now commit to this level of performance because you're helping me create that space and opportunity for me to be my best."
• 00:39:47-00:39:58 - "I try too hard. I, I'm too committed. I give 110% all that. Yeah. And that extra 10%, you know, it's hard, but I make it happen."
• 00:42:32-00:42:42 - "I'll help you identify and set you up for success, give you opportunities to help you advocate. I feel like that's something that isn't necessarily talked about enough as the critical role of a leader."
• 00:48:06-00:48:16 - "If you can make things better in the workplace, that's going to spread to every other aspect of the person's life." 00:53:25 - "I am a firm believer that you're supposed to be doing this because you're helping people."
• 00:55:16 - "ADHD isn't an excuse, but it is a fact that it's real." 00:57:37 - 00:57:48 "What if we just had what I call T-U-A, total unconditional acceptance of like, This is just how we are?"
• 01:00:39-01:00:49 - "I want to become the help that I needed, but couldn't find."
• 01:02:47-01:02:57 - "One of my favorite quotes is money is an echo of value."
• 01:06:27-01:06:37 - "If you're watching this and you're currently in a dark place, I want to let you know, you're not alone. You're not broken."

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Navigating the complex journey of leadership and corporate culture is no easy feat, but with Kevin McDougal, a Vistage Chair with a storied career, we unlock the doors to a treasure trove of wisdom. From the early days at Airgas to the strategic maneuvers during economic downturns, Kevin's insights span the gamut of professional transitions, prioritization, and the art of building a resilient sales force.

As we converse with Kevin, a narrative unfolds that spotlights the nuances of mentorship, trust, and the personal touch that can transform a workplace. The significance of one-to-one interactions comes to the fore, illustrating how leaders can foster a culture of continuous improvement. He also delves into the challenges of personnel management, sharing the delicate balance between swift action with underperforming employees and the compassionate communication that acknowledges the impact of tough decisions on teams and individuals alike.

From discussing the EOS in aligning team efforts to the nuances of nurturing passion in potential hires, this episode speaks to leaders seeking to refine their approach and foster environments where innovation and satisfaction thrive.

Links & Resources:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-mcdougal/

https://www.vistage.com/

www.cultureshoc.com

Quoteworthy Moments:

00:06:44-00:06:55 - "Could you imagine an account that uses nitrogen to freeze the things and they get a liquid argon instead? That was the kind of stuff that I ran into when I, when I took this position. Yikes."

00:17:45-00:17:55 - "Isn't it crazy how the relationship, the trust level with one human can play such a huge factor when you know there's that mutual respect, that belief, that mentorship."

00:29:08-00:29:19 - "The biggest thing for me was execution, if you don't have somebody in the right seat, that's the most important thing and you move on it."

00:43:51-00:44:01 - "Culture is one of the biggest things from a retention standpoint."

00:45:44-00:45:54 - "It was almost frustrating for me to see how elegantly packaged these simple things were that I inherently knew but still struggled with sometimes in articulating them to others or getting everyone else on the same page aligned."

00:50:19-00:50:29 - "A lot of people don't understand if somebody has a really good friend at work, that's a big thing that companies don't even think about."

01:01:42-01:01:52 - "Do things you believe in, right? If you're going to do something, put in the work. show that you want it, that you're hungry, it gets recognized."

01:10:34-01:10:44 - "That sidestep mentioned about 2% customer retention can equate to a 10% reduction in cost."

01:12:45-01:12:55 - "My first question when I sit down at a table is what is the most important thing we need to talk about today?"

When resilience meets the structure of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), businesses can navigate any storm. Tune in for a transformative exploration of leadership and corporate culture with Ron Welty, the visionary founder of IntelliShop. Our conversation uncovers Ron's entrepreneurial odyssey, unveiling how IntelliShop revolutionizes customer experience for top-tier companies, while simultaneously fostering employee motivation and fulfillment.

Exploring team dynamics and leadership evolution, we uncover the pivotal role of the right EOS implementer in steering a company toward stability amidst chaos. From embracing partial ESOP to declining acquisition offers for the greater good, this episode shares strategic leadership insights. We also reflect on balancing entrepreneurial drive with family life, highlighting how EOS serves as a compass for harmony and success. Whether at the helm of a startup or steering an established enterprise, this episode serves as an invaluable compass, guiding not only toward business success but also personal fulfillment and happiness.

Links & Resources:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-welty-38a4a711/

https://intelli-shop.com/

www.cultureshoc.com

Quoteworthy Moments:

00:02:47 - "If you just take care of your customers, a lot of other things can fall into place and it just always feels like the right thing to do."

00:06:40 - “It doesn't have to be a budget buster. It can be something very simple, including just a pat on the back and just a verbal recognition because sometimes kids these days that are on the front lines don't get that anywhere.”

00:09:30 - "We give them a lot of good feedback and it's constructive. It's not subjective. It's very objective.”

00:18:02 - "I'm the integrator and you're the visionary. So you just get to go play and have fun while I stay here and make the trains run on time."

00:21:43 - "I took us from zero to this. I don't think I'm the guy to go from this number to wherever we want to go."

00:26:04 - "The two most difficult decisions a team's ever had to make is when we have a people issue on the leadership team, i.e. integrator. And two, the sunk cost pivot, when we put so much time and energy into something."

00:33:53 - "We're now one of the few companies in the world, um, that can serve Fortune 1000 companies and look them in the eye and say, we can take care of you at a high level and actually do that."

00:43:33 - "I'm trying to find that sweet spot where I can do what I want, do what I love, and be most effective for the company without stepping on toes and sort of taking stuff away from people that they might love doing."

00:46:48 - "I'm going to work myself into a life and stop working myself to death."

00:57:15 - "You can have the EOS life, a very successful personal life, and a successful business at the same time. You can really do it.