You Don’t Need to Fit In to Lead — Embracing Neurodistinct, Authentic Leadership
Grant Harris on how embracing your differences can unlock the most authentic — and inclusive — kind of leadership.
We’re told that leadership means fitting a mold — being louder, faster, more visible.
But for introverts and neurodistinct professionals, that often means hiding the very traits that make us strong.
In this conversation, I sit down with Grant Harris, a proud introvert, certified diversity executive, and neurodistinct entrepreneur who’s redefining what it means to lead authentically. Grant’s story spans from military school to corporate consulting to building his own firm, GTH Consulting, where he helps organizations move from compliance to community by embracing the business value of neurodiversity.
We talk about why “normal” is one of the most dangerous words in leadership — and how real inclusion begins when we stop trying to blend in. Grant shares practical ways to lead confidently without masking, how to advocate for yourself (and others) at work, and why getting comfortable being uncomfortable is the secret to growth.
This episode is a reminder that leadership doesn’t come from volume or titles — it comes from alignment.
When you embrace what makes you different, you’re not stepping outside the system — you’re showing others how to reimagine it.
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