The Science of Personality Podcast

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Meta Competencies of Leadership Apr 23, 2024

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In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Peter Berry, managing director of Peter Berry Consultancy, to talk about the meta competencies of leadership he’s discovered among senior leaders with strong 360 outcomes. When it comes to leadership 360 evaluations, you won’t find many with more knowledge than Peter as he leverages his decades of experience in working with leaders and combines that with the power of Hogan’s assessments to create a truly powerful and enlightening experience.
Learn more about the meta competencies of leadership here: https://www.peterberry.com.au/media/4277/the-5-essential-building-blocks-for-managers-and-leaders.pdf

Getting Assessment Advice from ChatGPT Apr 09, 2024

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In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake discuss a hot topic that is sure to impact the assessment industry: people seeking assessment advice from ChatGPT. It's widely known by now that AI and large language models like Chat GPT have a wide range of useful applications, such as drafting emails, writing essays, summarizing information, and creating efficiencies in the workplace. But how good are these tools at giving people advice on how to respond to items on a personality assessment?

An Inside Look at Hogan Feedback Mar 26, 2024

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In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Kelsey Klausing, Hogan's director of solutions partners, to take an inside look at delivering feedback for Hogan's assessments. To do so, Kelsey simulates a Hogan feedback session with Blake as the subject using his actual Hogan results.

What Makes Hogan Different? Mar 12, 2024

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In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake talk about what makes Hogan different from other assessments. In an industry that has been flooded with new products, technologies, and assessments hitting the market on what seems like a daily basis, not all providers are created equal.

The Psychology of Sleep Feb 27, 2024

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In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Zlatan Krizan, PhD, a professor of psychology at Iowa State University, to talk about the psychology of sleep and its relation to personality. More specifically, we discuss how lost sleep and circadian misalignment impact our thoughts and behaviors.

Investor Personality Feb 13, 2024

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In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by world-renowned psychologist, Dr. Adrian Furnham, to talk about how personality impacts the stock market, particularly when it comes to investment decisions and also the characteristics of those who choose to participate and those who do not.

A New Frontier: The Dark Side of the Entrepreneurial Economy Jan 30, 2024

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In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Peter Harms, PhD, professor of management at the University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business, to talk about the likely convergence of two societal trends. The first trend is that the global workforce is increasingly shifting to an entrepreneurial economy with more independence and autonomy. The second is the increase in mental health issues and personality disorders. The outcome of this convergence is currently unknown, but a recent paper authored by Peter and his colleagues offers a deeper look at what this might look like, which we discuss in this episode.
Read the full paper here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/375693895_Dark_clouds_on_the_horizon_Dark_personality_traits_and_the_frontiers_of_the_entrepreneurial_economy

Skills-Based Hiring: Future-Proofing Your Talent Strategy Jan 16, 2024

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In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Erin Lazarus, Hogan's Senior Director of Business Development, to discuss skills-based hiring, which has become increasingly important in today’s rapidly evolving work environment. The vast majority of global executives understand how crucial it is to have a skills-based hiring strategy grounded in data to thrive in this digital world. However, most organizations don’t have the data required to make well-informed hiring decisions. In this episode, Erin explains why skills-based hiring is so important and outlines the steps organizations can take to implement a more robust talent acquisition strategy.

2023 Derailers of the Year Dec 26, 2023

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In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake continue their annual, end-of-year tradition by breaking down the top derailers of the year.

Culture Matters Dec 12, 2023

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In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Hogan’s Managing Director of Asia Pacific, Krista Pederson, and Hogan Senior Consultant, Anne-Marie Paiement, PhD, to discuss personality differences across cultures. For instance, do different types of leaders emerge in different markets? Also, what does it mean for cross-border business and international resource management? This episode addresses these very important questions and so much more.

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