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In this edition, you will find the following resourceful topics:

• Blog of the week: 12 Reasons Why Dyslexic Employees Are Great

• Spotlight: IKEA’s Founder, Dyslexia and ADHD

• Trivia: What percentage of entrepreneurs are estimated to have dyslexia or ADHD?

• Tools & Tips: Dyslexie Font

• Featured Videos:

  • For Professionals: Richard Branson on Knowing Your Weaknesses

  • For Parents: Don't Like To Do Your Homework? What Is ADHD?

• Podcast: Jennifer B’s Take On Dyslexia and Autism

12 Reasons Why Dyslexic Employees Are Great

Why read me: 

Are you here because you want to build an amazing, diverse team, and recognize the massive potential in dyslexic minds or learn what you bring to the table? Well, know dyslexic thinkers provide a radically fresh perspective.

Here we offer you an overview of the benefits that dyslexics bring to the workplace.

Tip Box:

Take the free LinkedIn course “Empowering Dyslexic Thinking at Work” by Kate Briggs. It is 100% worth it. Start here.

IKEA’s Founder, Dyslexia and ADHD

Many of us have recurred to IKEA to find innovative easy-to-assemble furniture for our homes, student rooms, or office. But, did you ever wonder why IKEA offers such product solutions? Or why does it have such unique names in Swedish?

It is no surprise that Ingvar Kamprad is a fellow dyslexic. When he first started IKEA, it was a mail-order business, and identifying the product numbers was problematic for Kamprad due to his dyslexia. He did not give up. He created a naming system that is iconic and often goes viral online, for example, garden furniture is named after Swedish islands.

✨ Kamprad’s Success ✨

• IKEA has produced more than 44.6 billion euros in retail sales.

• The company has more than 230,000 employees around the world.

• Only last year, they opened 38 new locations worldwide.

Ingvar Kamprad is not only an example of entrepreneurial success from the dyslexic and ADHD community, but also how taking your struggles and turning them into opportunities will not only change your life but the world!

Sources: Dyslexia Michigan

Weekly Poll

Are You Ready To Slay At Work?

This week we have selected incredible swag for you to embrace your dyslexia or ADHD at work. Remember that even though they come with challenges, they also make you a valuable team player with spatial skills, entrepreneurial thinking, and good verbal communication skills.

Ready? Show your brilliance! Which is your favorite? ⬇️

Tools and Tips

Dyslexie Font

Dyslexie Font is widely known in the dyslexia community because it was specifically designed for the dyslexic brain. Basically, it makes reading and writing easier for you.

Who can use it? Entrepreneurs, students, corporate workers, anyone!

Featured Videos

Podcast

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