Author: Dr. Stephanie Eubank (AKA Dr. Bear)
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Why Mandatory Cameras Can Harm Neurodivergent Employees
Mandatory camera-on policies in remote work can negatively impact neurodivergent employees by increasing cognitive load and anxiety. To promote inclusivity, leaders should prioritize flexibility, such as making camera use optional, providing advance materials, and allowing diverse participation modes, ultimately enhancing trust and performance in teams.
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Effective Leadership Strategies for Neurodivergent Teams
Neurodivergent employees possess unique strengths, yet traditional management often neglects their needs, leading to disengagement. Leaders should adopt inclusive practices that blend structured task orientation with flexibility, effective communication, and support for autonomy. This approach not only enhances team performance but also drives innovation and engagement.
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Closing the Gender Promotion Gap: Strategies for Inclusion
The article by David and Stephanie Eubank highlights the challenges women, especially caregivers and neurodivergent individuals, face in corporate environments. Despite women’s ambition, structural barriers such as reduced support, penalization for remote work, and limited internal mobility hinder their advancement. To address these issues, equitable practices are crucial for retaining talent.
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Empowering Employees: A Better Approach to Leadership
David and Dr. Stephanie Eubank discuss how leadership fixated on catching wrongdoing adversely impacts businesses. Excessive policing creates a culture of fear that stifles innovation and trust, particularly affecting disabled individuals. They advocate for empowering employees, fostering psychological safety, and offering inclusive support to create resilient, high-performing teams.
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Remote Work and Neurodivergent Professionals: Building Relationships in a Digital World
By: David Eubank and Dr. Stephanie Diana Eubank DBA Remote Work and Neurodivergent Professionals: Building Relationships in a Digital World IntroductionRemote work has transformed the professional landscape, offering flexibility and autonomy that benefits many employees. For neurodivergent individuals—those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences—remote work can be a game-changer. Contrary to claims that…
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Inclusive Strategies to Combat Meeting Overload
Remote work challenges communication, particularly through excessive meetings that burden employees and alienate remote and neurodivergent individuals. Leaders must implement inclusive strategies, respect time, and enhance morale by prioritizing purposeful communication. Balancing synchronous and asynchronous methods fosters engagement, supports well-being, and cultivates a thriving workforce focused on empathy and creativity.
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Pro Mental Health in the Workplace: Addressing Burnout for a Healthier, More Inclusive Workforce — A Neurodivergent and Disability-Informed Approach
By Dr. Stephanie Diana Eubank DBA And David Eubank In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected work environments, mental health is no longer a personal issue—it’s a business imperative. One of the most pressing concerns is burnout, a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. Left unaddressed, burnout can devastate employee well-being and cost…
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Authentic Leadership for Neurodivergent Women: Navigating Bias and Building Influence
By: David Eubank and Dr. Stephanie Diana Eubank DBA Women in leadership already contend with the double bind of communication expectations—assertiveness is praised in men but often penalized in women. For neurodivergent women, this paradox is amplified by stereotypes and systemic biases that misinterpret their communication styles, processing differences, and leadership behaviors. The Double Bind…
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Managing Burnout for Neurodivergent Professionals: Spoon Theory and Remote Work
By: Dr Stephanie and David Eubank. Neurodivergent individuals often face unique challenges in the workplace, particularly around energy management, emotional masking, and sensory overload. The Spoon Theory, a metaphor used to describe limited energy reserves, is especially relevant for managing burnout and workplace PTSD. This article explores how remote work, when implemented with flexibility and…
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AI in College Education: A Catalyst for Real-World Skills and Unlocking Doors for Disabled Community
By: Dr. Stephanie Diana Eubank DBA and David Eubank Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to spark debate in higher education, especially as tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot become more integrated into academic workflows. In a recent CNN segment, Fareed Zakaria (Linked Here https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/07/politics/video/gps-0907-ai-threat-in-schools) explored the growing concern among educators that AI might undermine traditional learning,…
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