Jamie Waller - The Dyslexic Edge for Business Success

For this episode, David is joined by Jamie Waller, who's an award-winning entrepreneur, an author and dyslexic, who also has ADHD. He's on a mission to share and demonstrate the many benefits that Dyslexia has for individuals, businesses, and the wider world. 

Jamie is helping people everywhere to understand that thinking differently actually has a significant upside. It helps you to see solutions others miss.

David helps owners and leaders to build their business without having to do it all themselves, so that they have a business that is ready to sell when they are ready. To build your business, so it is ready to sell, without the frustration and overwhelm,

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• 35% of entrepreneurs are dyslexic.

• Dyslexia comes in many forms. It affects people very differently.

• People with dyslexia are curious about everything. That pushes them to explore lots of business ideas and solutions.

• Almost every dyslexic person has a strong hatred of injustice.

• There are downsides to dyslexia and ADHD. It is really easy for a young person with the condition to take wrong turns in their lives.

• You do not need to take the academic path to be hugely successful. Lots of successful entrepreneurs get started by providing services e.g. window cleaners, plumbers etc.

• Take advantage of the help the government and charities offer. The Prince´s Trust is excellent. Take every opportunity to learn.

• Diverse workforces make better decisions.

• People with dyslexia make decisions faster and can do so even when information is limited. They are also less likely to simply follow the herd.

• Having a strong purpose provides great motivation.

BEST MOMENTS

“If you look at all of what people now class as the positive strength of dyslexia. Well, they map identically to the strengths of an explorer.”

“I spend a lot of time speaking to people now about dyslexia and it being a superpower.”

“35% of entrepreneurs are considered to be dyslexic in the US and the UK.”

“I always knew that I could make money. I didn't know what I was going to do, but I knew I would work for myself.”

“I would like to see more businesses think about dyslexic thinking as part of their diversity and inclusion strategy.”

“Your purpose can be very individual.”

EPISODE RESOURCES

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-waller-0b04063

https://jamiewaller.co.uk/

Books - https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B07DZ1RKTC

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