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Do genes associated with ADHD and depression predispose to success?

Posted on December 9, 2015 by

I observed that a disproportionate number of church leaders, especially senior pastors-met the criteria for having ADHD. Continue reading →

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Do some disabilities predispose individuals for leadership?

Posted on December 14, 2014 by

I thought I’d share links to a couple of excellent articles for your reading pleasure that postulate specific advantages to two hidden disabilities in the formation of successful leaders. Continue reading →

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High Risk, High Reward…Disabilities and Leadership

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

I’m not so sure about the impact of visible disabilities upon ability to perform effectively in leadership positions, but there’s interesting evidence to suggest that traits associated with hidden disabilities may be very adaptive for some leaders.
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