Episode 40: My ADHD team lead is unbearable during deadlines. What can I do?

A real situation. A real team. A real problem.

The team believes their lead has ADHD, and blames that for everything: chaos, stress, last-minute scrambles, and sleepless nights. But here’s the truth:

👉 The real problem isn’t what you think it is. And solving it doesn’t require a diagnosis.

In this episode, Dr Lisa Colledge shares a team case study: delivering on a deadline feels like a warzone, the team feels disrespected and overwhelmed, and performance is below where the team feels it should be.

Discover:

• Why “she’s just so ADHD” is the wrong frame, and a red herring.

• How the real issue is unconnected neurostyles and undefined team norms.

• How Lisa’s team operationalizing FIT model offers a better path forward.

• What a team-created, neuro-inclusion-inspired solution actually looks like.

• How building this team capability provides the foundation for scalable, sustainable high trust with performance.

You won’t hear generic advice or diagnosis-led frameworks here. The episode describes a practical, cultural shift, designed for reality.

💬 "Inclusion shouldn’t be all on the person asking for adjustments. The most effective teams make inclusive practices part of how they operate every day."

Recognize this in your own team?

Book a free consultation and let’s talk about it.

We'll talk about what you're experiencing, diagnose root causes, and see how building a neuro-inclusive team will benefit the engagement, wellness and performance of your team.

🔗 Book here: https://calendly.com/lisa-colledge-consulting/connect-with-lisa-colledge?month=2025-07

Also mentioned in this episode:

🎧 Episode 17: From berry bushes to breakthroughs: ADHD and innovation https://www.lisacolledgeconsulting.com/podcast/cognitive-flexibility-and-innovation-why-adhd-traits-matter-in-organizations

📰 Stop waiting for a diagnosis: neuro-inclusive design beats tradition so you can outpace, outperform and outlast your competition https://www.lisacolledgeconsulting.com/inside-view/stop-waiting-for-a-diagnosis-neuro-inclusive-design-beats-tradition

 

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