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In this episode of The Crude Cast, Travis sits down with Russell Van Brocklen to break down dyslexia in a way that actually matters on the job—especially in high-risk, procedure-driven work like oil and gas. Russell explains the brain science behind dyslexia, why many dyslexic thinkers become hyper-specialists, and how that can translate into exceptional performance in technical roles.

They dig into hiring and training: why “What’s your specialty?” might be one of the best interview questions you can ask, how to train neurodiverse employees without “big picture first” confusion, and why starting ultra-specific can prevent misunderstandings that lead to incidents. Russell also lays out a practical method using short written steps and AI to confirm understanding—then having a supervisor approve it—so safety-critical tasks don’t get lost in translation.

If you lead people, write SOPs, train new hires, or care about safety culture, this conversation will change how you think about learning differences—and how to unlock talent the right way.

🔗 Learn more about Russell’s work: https://dyslexiaclasses.com/

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