The Future of Leadership: How Neurodivergent Leaders Are Winning in the Age of AI | Ep 301| DevReady

Michael Meyer, Founder and Neurodivergent Leader at M31 Consulting, returns to the DevReady Podcast, with host, Anthony Sapountzis, CTO and Co-Founder of Aerion Technologies and DevReady.Ai,, for a thought-provoking discussion on leadership, artificial intelligence, innovation, and the growing importance of divergent thinking in modern business. Drawing on insights from his book Weird Is the New Normal: The Unlikely Path of Leadership and his work helping organisations navigate change, Michael explores how technology is reshaping leadership and creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders. This episode offers practical insights into AI adoption, business growth, neurodiversity in leadership, organisational change, and the skills required to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world. Topics Covered • Neurodivergent Leadership and Divergent Thinking • Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Leadership • Human Creativity in the Age of AI • Building and Scaling Businesses with AI Tools • Agile Thinking Beyond Software Development • Change Management in Rapidly Evolving Organisations • Innovation, Automation, and Business Growth • The Rise of the Generalist Leader • Creating High-Performing Teams Through Diverse Thinking Styles Important Time Stamps • The Leadership Problem 96% of Australian Businesses Face (0:37 – 5:36) • AI Can Build It, But Humans Still Drive Success (5:37 – 14:10) • The Leadership Trait Shared by Elon Musk, Bezos and Bill Gates (14:11 – 23:08) • The Real Reason Some Businesses Grow Faster Than Others (23:09 – 31:36) • Why Founders Need to Understand More Than Their Expertise (31:37 – 42:20) Connect with Mike Michael Meyer | LinkedIn:   / mikeym   M31 Consulting | LinkedIn:   / m31-consulting   M31 Consulting | Website: https://m31.global/ Follow & Subscribe to the DevReady Podcast Facebook:   / aeriontech   LinkedIn:   / aerion-technologies   Instagram:   / aeriontech   Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/36XdTFQ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2uaqDvt