Unlearning Perfectionism, Feral & Neurodivergent Leadership, & Redefining Success

Linda Clark

Jun 8, 2025

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A photo of a forest floor covered in leaves and looking down at your boots in the leaves. The title of the blog post is on a brown background and says Unlearning Perfectionism A Podcast Interview with Diana DeBolt | Linda Clark
A photo of a forest floor covered in leaves and looking down at your boots in the leaves. The title of the blog post is on a brown background and says Unlearning Perfectionism A Podcast Interview with Diana DeBolt | Linda Clark

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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