Made By Dyslexia

Did you know, some of our very favourite superheroes are Made By Dyslexia, including Hulk actor, Mark Ruffalo? Whether you're a superhero or not, ALL dyslexics have hidden powers inside them, which make them above average at creative thinking, problem solving, simplifying, communicating, leading and inspiring others - and many more! Find out the 4 other surprising superheroes Made By Dyslexia by reading Kate's blog here: https://lnkd.in/ey8fRenY

Are you a big picture thinker? In an organisation, dyslexics who excel at imagining drive innovation. They come up with new ideas and approaches that no one else has thought of - because they see the world differently - and this helps to move your business forward. If you want to know how to recruit big picture thinkers, and how to empower them within your organisation, take our free, 1hr, course: Empower Dyslexic Thinking At Work. It's available free on LinkedIn Learning (no subscription needed) Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/ek3DvjiK Barbara Corcoran

"The goal for leaders is to create a workplace where employees feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work." Read this Forbes article about why it's time to "Think Differently about Thinking Differently", with contributions from Kate Griggs, the CEO & Founder of Made By Dyslexia. Want your organisation to think differently about dyslexia? Ask them to take our free 1hr training on LinkedIn Learning (no subscription needed) Available here: https: //https://lnkd.in/ek3DvjiK Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ev_7gbdS

Did you know... 1 in 3 dyslexic children aged 5-6 years already feel they can't keep up or do the things other children can.  By ages 7-8 years, this rises to 2 in 3. That's because, with education's emphasis on measuring things that dyslexics find challenging, like reading, writing, spelling and rote learning, we become acutely aware of the things we CAN'T do instead of treasuring the things we CAN. Spotting Dyslexic Thinking skills and focussing on strengths is key to building self-esteem. Because otherwise we lose confidence in ourselves and our ability to learn. Find out how you can Empower Dyslexic Thinking at School (or at home) with our free course on Microsoft Learn. https://lnkd.in/g3e-jgPH

A brilliant piece of #WednesdayWisdom from the Bishop of London Rt. Rev. Sarah Mullally Many dyslexics are 'People People' who use their #DyslexicThinking skills of #Connecting and #Communicating to understand themselves, connect, empathise and influence others. 80% of dyslexics are above average at Connecting and 71% are above average at Communicating. Learn how to Empower Dyslexic Thinking in our free courses:  For work: https://lnkd.in/ek3DvjiK  For parents & teachers: https://lnkd.in/g3e-jgPH 

Each dyslexic has a different pattern of strengths and challenges. We score very high in some things - often in the top percentiles. But in the areas we find challenging, we score very low - often in the bottom percentiles. That's why it's vital, in the workplace, that we focus on our strengths - the things that we're naturally good at - and delegate our challenges.  Don't try to be Superwoman/Superman. Spending hours trying to get better at things you find difficult really isn't productive.  Delegate or ask for help. Your kryptonite will be someone else's superpower. 

As exam season ends, read Kate's thoughts on why it's vital we help dyslexic children recognise their unique thinking skills beyond exams, in this great article in My Baba. https://lnkd.in/e7JHwY4e

What should everyone know about dyslexia? We asked parents, kids and teachers from the Made By Dyslexia community around the world to share their top tips. This week - here are 5 facts every teacher should know about dyslexia (from the teachers in our community) Have you got a top tip? Share it in the comments below. To learn more about how to empower Dyslexic Thinking at home, watch our new course, FREE, on Microsoft Learn (no subscription needed) Available here: https://lnkd.in/g3e-jgPH 

Dyslexics are incredible problem solvers. Just as Jo Malone says in this brilliant piece of #WednesdayWisdom, where others see problems, we often see solutions. This makes us super valuable members of any team in the workplace or project group in the classroom. For even more Wednesday Wisdom, grab a copy of Kate's book THIS is Dyslexia Available here: https://lnkd.in/eGSUdxHb

Have you added #DyslexicThinking as a skill on your LinkedIn profile yet? Organisations including Microsoft, HSBC and EY are actively recruiting Dyslexic Thinkers, knowing they have the skills needed to move businesses forward. Here’s how to do it in 3 easy steps: 1️⃣ Open your profile 2️⃣ Click on “Add profile section”, then “Add Skills” 3️⃣ Type “Dyslexic Thinking” and click to add! If you've already added #DyslexicThinking to your LinkedIn profile, let us know in the comments below! Richard Branson, Maggie Aderin, Tori Cadogan, Omari McQueen, Chris Robshaw