The Science of Personality Podcast

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Leadership in Sports with Dr. Hogan Jul 20, 2021

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In episode 30 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Hogan Assessments President & Founder, Dr. Robert Hogan, to discuss leadership in sports. There are numerous ways to observe leadership in action, but perhaps none more obvious and telling than on the field of play.

The Psychology of Gossip Jul 06, 2021

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In episode 29 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by University of Surrey Professor of Psychology, Dr. Nicholas Emler, to discuss the psychology of gossip. Regardless of where you live, gossip has inevitably had an impact on your life in some capacity. But why do humans gossip in the first place?

Coaching the Whole Person Jun 22, 2021

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In episode 28 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Jayson Blair, a mental health and leadership coach, to talk about "Coaching the Whole Person." The coaching profession has long said that it focuses on the whole person, but the mental health of Jayson’s clients during the pandemic suggests that maybe coaches haven’t been doing the best job of practicing that approach.

The Taboo of Ambition Jun 08, 2021

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In episode 27 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake discuss the "Taboo of Ambition." Surprisingly, academic psychology has largely ignored ambition. However, ambition is the personality trait most linked to career success.

Personality Judgment May 18, 2021

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In episode 26 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Dr. David Funder, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at UC Riverside, to discuss personality judgment. It's part of human nature for people to judge others, but are we actually any good at it?

The Natural History of Leadership May 04, 2021

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In episode 25 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake discuss the natural history of leadership. Leadership obviously has significant consequences, whether it's in business, politics, warfare, sports, etc. But, why does leadership exist in the first place?

Clinical Personality Assessment vs. Workplace Personality Assessment Apr 20, 2021

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In episode 24 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Dr. Chris Hopwood, Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Davis, to discuss the differences between clinical personality assessment and workplace personality assessment.

Covid & Personality: A Year Later Apr 06, 2021

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In episode 23 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Hogan's Director of Product Innovation Dr. Brandon Ferrell to discuss whether the Covid-19 pandemic affected people's personalities after looking at a year's worth of data.

The Dark Truth Behind Hiring Practices Mar 23, 2021

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In episode 22 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake discuss "The Dark Truth Behind Hiring Practices." There is no magic bullet when it comes to selecting the right candidates for a particular job role, but some methods are better than others.

Big Data & AI with Michal Kosinski Mar 09, 2021

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In episode 21 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Dr. Michal Kosinski, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford University, to discuss Big Data & AI. Michal’s primary research focus is studying humans in a digital environment using cutting-edge computational methods, artificial intelligence, and big data. He was also behind the first press article warning against Cambridge Analytica, the privacy risks they exploited, and the efficiency of the methods they use.

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