#652 How Faster Brains Build Better Businesses with Peter Shankman

Talking with the Experts: Business Insights

What if the very thing you’ve been told is a “weakness” is actually your greatest business superpower?

In this high-energy episode of Talking with the Experts, award-winning indie podcaster Rose Davidson sits down with Peter Shankman—entrepreneur, author, and advocate for neurodiversity—to explore how “faster brains” are shaping the future of business.

Peter reveals how leaders and entrepreneurs with ADHD or fast-processing minds can use speed, creativity, and authenticity to stand out in an overwhelmed world. He shares his signature “3-minute rule” for powerful networking, explains why trust and transparency beat perfection every time, and unpacks the surprising advantages of neurodiverse thinking in leadership and innovation.

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt “too different” or “too distracted.” You’ll walk away inspired, empowered, and equipped with tangible strategies to turn your faster brain into your greatest business asset.

🔗 CONNECT WITH PETER

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petershankman/

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Website: https://www.shankman.com/

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1. #652 How Faster Brains Build Better Businesses with Peter Shankman (00:00:00)

2. ADHD individuals typically operate at two extreme speeds with no middle ground, which Shankman describes as either being completely calm or highly agitated, leading to rapid business decisions like launching companies within four days. (00:02:47)

3. COVID-19 became unexpectedly beneficial for neurodiverse employees by allowing them to work from home without constant distractions, enabling them to shut their doors and focus in ways they never could in traditional office environments. (00:06:00)

4. Customer service expectations have become so low that basic functioning is considered exceptional, with airline experiences serving as prime examples where simply departing and arriving on time without major incidents is viewed as outstanding service. (00:07:12)

5. Neurodiverse employees possess superpowers in asking "what if" questions that challenge traditional "we've always done it this way" thinking, making them valuable for identifying necessary business changes. (00:11:06)