Unlearning Perfectionism, Feral & Neurodivergent Leadership, & Redefining Success
Linda Clark
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Jun 8, 2025





Leadership doesn't have to look like everyone else's version. In this episode of EmpowerHER, I sat down with Diana DeBolt to talk about unlearning perfectionism, embracing neurodivergent strengths, and redefining success outside traditional corporate norms. We dive into why "doing it all" is a toxic myth, how neurodivergence (like ADHD and autism) can be a superpower in leadership, the difference between leading, following, and managing, and why letting go of external validation is the path to leading from your actual values.
Leadership doesn't have to look like everyone else's version. In this episode of EmpowerHER, I sat down with Diana DeBolt to talk about unlearning perfectionism, embracing neurodivergent strengths, and redefining success outside traditional corporate norms. We dive into why "doing it all" is a toxic myth, how neurodivergence (like ADHD and autism) can be a superpower in leadership, the difference between leading, following, and managing, and why letting go of external validation is the path to leading from your actual values.
Categories
Leadership Development, Talent Development
Tags
perfectionism, self trust, leadership identity, authentic leadership
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