When They Raise Their Voice: Navigating Confrontations with ADHD Emotional Intelligence

This weekend's antics from The Oval Office offer an opportunity to think how we react when someone is trying to raise the temperature to get their way.

Imagine being in a high-stakes meeting where tensions are rising, voices are getting louder, and you can feel your fight-or-flight response kicking into overdrive. For many adults with ADHD, this scenario is a potential emotional minefield. Recent diplomatic interactions remind us that even at the highest levels of leadership, communication can quickly …