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Episode 010 — Building Opportunity That Actually Works with Bob Newman

Episode 010 — Building Opportunity That Actually Works with Bob Newman

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A conversation with Bob Newman on dyslexia, ADHD, accessibility, and why building opportunity that actually works means moving beyond labels, honoring different ways of thinking, and creating environments where people can truly succeed. Episode Date: May 11th Host: Adam Kleckner (Head of Strategy at LinkTech), Devon Walker (Head of Recruiting at LinkTech) Summary: Bob Newman got a theater degree because reading and writing were hard and talking to people felt natural. Twenty years later he's a sales and business development leader, neurodiversity and accessibility advocate, and founder of a business helping parents navigate a neurotypical world after their child gets a diagnosis. In this conversation he breaks down why only 3% of people with a disability disclose it at work, why accessibility is not a disability-specific issue, and why the real cost of not building inclusive systems shows up on your bottom line. Main Topics: How Bob's dyslexia and ADHD shaped a career built on connection, not convention Why context determines whether neurodivergence is a superpower or a struggle The 3% disclosure problem — and why 74% of managers are uncomfortable having the conversation What companies still get wrong about accessibility: assuming no raised hands means no problem Why accessibility isn't disability-specific — 84% of disabilities are acquired during working years The universal design argument: all of us will need accommodation at some point, some of us just get there first What Bob would tell every employer: grade me on the output, not how I get there Why inclusion isn't kumbaya — it hits your bottom line Intriguing Quotes: "Getting the right answer in school isn't alone the right answer. They want to see you did it the way they want you to do it." "Only 3% of people with a disability disclose that to their employer. Three." "Accessibility in the workplace isn't a disability-specific need. All of us want to be accommodated in a way that we can show up as our most authentic selves." "Grade me on the output of my work. Don't grade me on how I do it or where I do it." "We're not advocating for the heck of it. You will have higher returns, more efficient workers. It's going to impact your bottom line." "We are so much more than a little piece of paper." Key Moments: [02:33] Bob's origin: parents who saw brightness in context, not just challenge. A mother who became a guardian angel — making sure he had what he needed when teachers just saw problems to manage. [05:50] The superpower debate settled: in middle school, the last thing Bob wanted was to be different. As an adult, when it started earning him money, it became a power. Context is everything. [09:39] The disclosure gap: 3% disclose, 74% of managers are uncomfortable having the conversation. With 50%+ of Gen Z associating with some form of neurodivergence — the math doesn't add up. [19:43] Devon's science test story: got four wrong out of 200, received a C minus because of spelling. Bob's response: that's what it means to navigate a neurotypical world as a neurodivergent person. [28:49] The universality of accessibility: 84% of disabilities are acquired between 18 and 64. If you're not building for it now, you're building for your future self. [39:35] Why Bob seeks out early-stage startups: the chaos is where he thrives. The day tomorrow won't look like the day yesterday — and that's where he climbs fastest. Notable Resources: Bob's business: helping parents navigate a neurotypical world after a neurodivergent diagnosis — no instruction manual exists, so he's building one Concepts: Universal design; disclosure gap; accessibility as business strategy; hyper-focus; output-based performance Connect with Bob Newman: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/newmanrobertj/ Connect with The Human Advantage Podcast: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thelinktech/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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