The Science of Personality Podcast

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The Myth of Authenticity May 20, 2025

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In the latest the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake talk about authenticity. We’ve all heard the saying before: “Be your authentic self.” In fact, common wisdom for years has suggested that authenticity is a good thing, and few have doubted the merits of that “wisdom.” But what if we were to tell you this might actually be the opposite and could actually hurt your career? Ryne and Blake address that and so much more in this episode.

Live from SIOP 2025: Part Three May 13, 2025

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In this special episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake interview guests in person at the 2025 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Conference in Denver. Featured guests include:

- Rob Kaiser, President, Kaiser Leadership Solutions

o Topic: Using Hogan in private equity

- Ellen Lovell, PhD, Principal Workforce Transformation Consultant, Perceptyx

o Topic: Trends in organizational wellbeing

- Jessie McClure, Senior Consultant, Hogan Assessments

o Topic: Trends in organizational wellbeing

- Rebecca Feder, Principal Consultant, Princeton HR Insight

o Topic: Should there be regulations in executive coaching?

- Emilie Seyfang, Consultant, Hogan Assessments

o Topic: Should there be regulations in executive coaching?

What Activates Your Dark Side? May 06, 2025

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In that latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Jackie Sahm, Hogan’s Vice President of Integrated Solutions, to talk about what activates your dark side. With Jackie being one of the world’s foremost experts in interpreting Hogan scales and facilitating Hogan feedback sessions, not to mention her previous role as a consultant for numerous Fortune 500 companies and Hogan’s Director of Global Learning, she's the perfect guest to explore this aspect of the dark side.

Live from SIOP 2025: Part Two Apr 29, 2025

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- Ty Fezzey, PhD Student, University of Alabama

o Topic: Competitiveness

- Bradley Brummel, PhD, Professor of Psychology, University of Houston

o Topic: Leader identity

- Pradnya Parasher, PhD, Managing Director, ThreeFish Consulting

o Topic: Leadership emergence in India

- Georgi Yankov, PhD, Principal Research Scientist, Development Dimensions International

o Topic: Personality of robots

Domino Derailers Apr 22, 2025

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In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Trish Kellett, Hogan's executive advisor for strategic initiatives and former director of the Hogan Coaching Network, Rebecca Feder, principal consultant at Princeton HR Insight, and Rebecca Ghanadan, PhD, founder and principal at Aspis Coaching Group, to talk about Domino Derailers. This is a relatively new concept when it comes to Hogan terminology and was actually coined by Trish during her time as director of the Hogan Coaching Network. And, because Rebecca F. and Rebecca G. are also members of the Hogan Coaching Network, we thought it would be fun to do a panel with three guests for this very special episode.

Live from SIOP 2025: Part One Apr 08, 2025

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- Brian J. Ruggeberg, Consultant, Spencer Stuart

o Topic: Using Hogan tools for executive assessment and development

- Comila Shahani-Denning, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Hofstra University

o Topic: Benefits of graduate students getting Hogan certified

- Nadine Maliakkal, PhD, Talent Analytics Consultant, Hogan Assessments

o Topic: Creativity in leadership

- Kevin Mitchell, PhD, Talent in Organizational Development Manager, MIT Lincoln Laboratory

o Topic: Creativity in leadership

- Nicole Dickie, Senior Consultant (APAC), Hogan Assessments

o Topic: Global Leadership Effectiveness Survey early findings

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The Hidden Cost of Toxic Employees Mar 25, 2025

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In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake talk about toxic employees and the affect they have on organizations across the globe. We’ve all experienced it: the colleague who brings the mood down, the boss who thrives on chaos, or the team member whose negativity drains the energy from the room. These "everyday" toxic behaviors create stress, hamper productivity, and leave us feeling demoralized. But what may not be immediately apparent is the significant hidden cost they carry.

Charisma in Politics Mar 11, 2025

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In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Zsolt Feher, Hogan's vice president of business development, to talk about charisma in politics. For centuries, charismatic politicians have had a significant advantage when it comes to assuming leadership roles. They enamor us with their confidence and the ability to tell us exactly what we want to hear. In this episode, we’ll talk about some of the more notable charismatic politicians throughout history, what personality characteristics they have in common, and whether they actually are effective leaders.

Evolutionary Psychology Feb 25, 2025

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In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Douglas Kenrick, PhD, professor of psychology at Arizona State University, to talk about evolutionary psychology. What are its primary concepts? What implications does it have? And why is it such a controversial topic to so many people? Dr. Kenrick has spent decades researching and lecturing on this topic and is viewed by his peers as one of the leading experts in this area.

The Psychology of Scamming: Why Are People So Susceptible? Feb 11, 2025

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In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake discuss a topic that everyone has at least been subjected to, if not been a victim of, and that is scammers. Whether by phone, email, or other means, scammers use a variety of methods to access sensitive data or to make a quick buck. So, the question is: why do people fall for these schemes? What makes us so vulnerable to these vultures who seem to seek us out on an almost daily basis?