{"podcast":{"title":"ADHD-ish™","slug":"adhd-ish-1242959","podcast_index_feed_id":1242959,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/adhd-ish/","website_url":"https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f426bf6d-205d-4a06-9f8d-35acf346711f/ADHD-ish-REVISED-AUG-2026.png","author":"Diann Wingert | ADHD Business Strategist & Coach","episode_count":300,"summary":"Running a business with ADHD isn't hard because you're distracted. It's hard because most business advice wasn't built for your brain. Many entrepreneurs with ADHD try to solve business challenges with more productivity hacks, stricter routines, or systems they can never quite sustain. Others keep chasing new ideas, opportunities, and strategies, hoping the next one will finally make everything click. The result? More cognitive load, more unfinished projects, more decision fatigue, and often more burnout. ADHD-ish™ is the podcast about ADHD business strategy for business owners with ADHD who want to grow a successful company without forcing themselves to think, work, or lead like everyone else. Each episode explores the real-world challenges of running a business with ADHD, including ADHD business growth, delegation and accountability, decision-making, executive function in business, burnout prevention, leadership, and building business systems that actually work for your brain. You'll hear practical strategies, honest conversations, personal stories, and expert insights designed to help you make better decisions, follow through on what matters most, and create sustainable success…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T02:20:24.574197+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adhd-ish-1242959"},"episode":{"title":"Hire the Hurricane Chasers: Why The Best Team You'll Ever Build Looks Nothing Like You've Been Taught, with Ian Wilson","slug":"hire-the-hurricane-chasers-why-the-best-team-you-ll-ever-build-looks-nothing-like-you-ve-been-taught-with-ian-wilson","published_at":"2026-04-28T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adhd-ish-1242959/hire-the-hurricane-chasers-why-the-best-team-you-ll-ever-build-looks-nothing-like-you-ve-been-taught-with-ian-wilson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/adhd-ish-1242959","url":"https://adhd-ish.captivate.fm/episode/hire-the-hurricane-chasers-why-the-best-team-youll-ever-build-looks-nothing-like-youve-been-taught","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/519d59e9-26f3-4b5d-b1cd-697e61be574d.mp3","summary":"Welcome back to ADHD-ish! Traditional hiring and management frameworks often fail neurodivergent business owners trying to build a reliable team. When traditional management advice creates operational friction, business founders need specialized approaches to delegation and team leadership that accommodate non-linear work styles. This episode explores dynamic neurodivergent leadership and team-building frameworks tailored for an ADHD small business owner. By structuring adaptive communication channels and implementing aligned business systems, an ADHD founder can delegate effectively and foster long-term growth. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - ADHD Business Strategy for Non-Traditional Team Building 05:12 - Entrepreneurial Origins as a Business Owner with ADHD 11:35 - Neurodivergent Leadership: Pairing ADHD and Autistic Strengths 18:40 - ADHD Team Leadership and Hiring Hurricane Chasers 25:15 - Cultivating Autonomy and Mastery in ADHD Business Operations 31:08 - ADHD Founder Insights on Hiring Traits Over Credentials 36:42 - Unapologetic Value Pricing and ADHD Business Growth 41:10 - Scaling a Business with ADHD Through Neurodivergent Culture Three key takeaways: Self-awareness and self-acceptance matter more than “best practices.” Knowing what you’re brilliant at—and what you hate—makes it so much easier to build a business (and find team members) that complement your strengths and support your growth. Hire for traits, not just skills. Ian’s team isn’t made up of “perfect resumes” but of entrepreneurial thinkers who enjoy solving problems and don’t need to be micromanaged. Find the ones who vibe with your approach and love challenging themselves to figure things out. Be bold about your value. Ian & Eric tell prospects: “We’re probably the most expensi…","meta_description":"Welcome back to ADHD-ish! Traditional hiring and management frameworks often fail neurodivergent business owners trying to build a reliable team. 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