Article: How dyslexia became my management superpower Written by Mark Rowland Monday 10 January 2022 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Once Luke Birkett CMgr MCMI was ashamed of his dyslexia. Now he believes it boosts his leadership abilities Luke Birkett CMgr MCMI was diagnosed with dyslexia while at secondary school. An enthusiastic learner in primary school, his grades and concentration had been plummeting. His dyslexia was mild – he could read and write – but it made the academic approach to learning favoured by his school difficult to grasp. Watch the video: Listen to Luke speaking about his experiences His dyslexia was a source of shame; he saw it as a learning disability. “I hid my condition for a lot of my school and college life and then even into the start of my management career,” he says. “I was ashamed of it because I thought I might be seen as stupid.” Keep reading to find out about how Luke transformed his prospects through management development Login or register below for Free Instant Access Login If you are already registered as a CMI Friend, Subscriber or Member, just login to view this article. Confirm your registration Login below to confirm your details and access this article. Log in Register for Free Access Not yet a Member, Subscriber or Friend? Register as a CMI Friend for free, and get access to this and many other exclusive resources, as well as weekly updates straight to your inbox. Article Our extensive range of articles are designed to keep you in the loop with all the latest management and leadership best practice, research and news. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
