Joey Chemis is many things. A self-described nerd, he's also quirky and a "normal" guy. He leads a successful career, having recently been promoted to the position of "data scientist II" at Microsoft. Chemis also happens to be on the autism spectrum. But while Chemis acknowledges being autistic presents certain challenges, he doesn't see it in a negative light. "Autism gives me superpowers where I can be hyperfocused on something and, for example, get three degrees in math, but I find certain interview processes nerve-racking," Chemis told the Wall Street Journal in a recent interview. Chemis is one of over 100 employees Microsoft has hired who are on the autism spectrum. It's all part of what Microsoft calls the "Autism Hiring Program." This is more than smart hiring. It's a brilliant lesson in emotional intelligence in the real world. (Read more in today's column.) #EmotionalIntelligence #microsoft #autism #hiring #recruiting #leadership #management #BestAdvice #BusinessIntelligence #careers #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more