In this special, mini episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake sit down with Andrew Blake, PhD, assistant professor of management at Texas Tech University, at the 2024 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology annual conference, on the similarities between organized crime members and entrepreneurs. 

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Bradley Brummel, PhD, professor and director of the University of Houston’s Industrial/Organizational Psychology program, to talk about using employee engagement as a strategy or, in some cases, doing the opposite successfully. 

In this special, mini episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake sit down with Peter Harms, PhD, a Frank Schultz Professor of the Department of Management at the University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business, at the 2024 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology annual conference to discuss the psychology of underdogs.

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. 

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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. 

In episode 20 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake talk about 7-time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady, his approach to leadership, and why leadership matters. More specifically, this episode explores what separates good leaders from great leaders.

In episode 19 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by world-renowned personality psychologist, Dr. Adrian Furnham, to discuss money & motivation. Individuals approach money in a variety of ways, whether it's in the home, at work, or just in everyday life. This is a topic Adrian has written about extensively, including his book "The New Psychology of Money."

In this special, mini episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake sit down with Deborah Lee, PhD, senior director of global talent management for PepsiCo, at the 2024 Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology annual conference to discuss how PepsiCo uses Hogan.

In episode 18 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Hogan Manager & Senior Consultant Dr. Erin Laxson to discuss personality & team effectiveness. Teams are obviously an integral part of all organizations, but their overall success depends heavily on how effectively they operate and who is leading them.

In episode 17 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Gillian Hyde, Chief Psychologist at Psychological Consultancy Ltd., to discuss the bright side of neuroticism. Neurotics are often viewed negatively from an occupational standpoint, but there are also several positive characteristics to attribute to them that are often overlooked.

In episode 16 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake look back on a crazy year and give out awards for the "2020 Derailers of the Year."

In episode 15 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by San Diego State Professor of Psychology, Dr. Jean Twenge, to discuss personality, culture, and generational differences. It's no secret that today's generation has grown up with access to more technology than previous generations, but how is that shaping their personality development?

In episode 14 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Hogan Assessments CEO, Dr. Scott Gregory, to talk about what organizations get wrong about leadership. Most academic literature simply defines a leader as someone who is in a leadership role, while Hogan defines a leader as someone who can build, manage, and sustain a high-performing team.

In episode 13 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Marc Effron, President & Founder of The Talent Strategy Group and Publisher of Talent Q Magazine. From gamified assessments to neuroscience, this episode covers some the latest fads and trends in HR and talent management, and also what we might see on the horizon.

In episode 12 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Dr. Jennifer Tackett, Professor and Director of Clinical Psychology at Northwestern University, to discuss the personalities of successful entrepreneurs. Using the Hogan Leadership Forecast Series, Dr. Tackett and her colleague Melissa Kaufman, Executive Director of The Garage at Northwestern University, have identified a variety of characteristics successful entrepreneurs have that set them apart from the rest.

In episode 11 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake discuss the 8 most common personality types identified via the Hogan suite of personality assessments: Rebels, Marketers, Proletarians, Congenials, Over-Achievers, Networkers, Misfits, and Preppers.

In episode 10 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake welcome Rob Kaiser, President of Kaiser Leadership Solutions, to the show to discuss the dark side of charisma. Charismatic individuals often ascend to leadership positions within organizations due to their charm and political skills. However, that doesn't necessarily make them effective leaders.

In episode 9 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Nicholas Davenport, a sports performance psychologist and Founder of Mind Body One LLC, to discuss the topic of mental toughness. Whether on the field of play or in a work setting, mental toughness plays a crucial role in how people address and handle certain situations.

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake speak with Jean Twenge, PhD, professor of psychology at San Diego State University, about managing Gen Z in a special live episode of the podcast. It is easy to assume that baby boomers, Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z all differ significantly from each other as each generation entered the workforce under much different conditions. However, when it comes to personality, age often plays a powerful role in how individuals behave at work. Now that Gen Z is firmly established within the global workforce, does the same pattern hold true?

In episode 8 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake welcome University of Nebraska Omaha Assistant Professor of Management Dr. Kelsey Medeiros to the show to talk about women leading through a pandemic. As we look around the world and see female heads of state more effectively combatting the global COVID-19 crisis, we were curious as to why that's the case. With Kelsey currently writing a book on this very topic, we could think of no better guest to come on the show to discuss why women seem to be handling this pandemic better than their male counterparts.

In episode 7 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Peter Berry, Founder & Managing Director of Peter Berry Consultancy in Australia, to discuss 360-degree leadership assessments. By leveraging the comprehensive feedback generated by effective 360 leadership assessments, leaders have the best opportunity for strategic self-awareness and professional growth.

In episode 6 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Bradley Brummel, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology at The University of Tulsa, to discuss personality and professional development coaching. Whether it's leveraging one's values or understanding one's dark-side tendencies, professional development coaching helps people develop the strategic self-awareness necessary to improve overall performance.

In episode 5 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake welcome Willard McCloud III, Vice President of Human Resources and Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion for Pfizer, to the show to discuss how organizations across the globe can do a better job of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. This has been a hot topic in recent years, and Willard is among the world's leading experts to discuss this topic and how organizations are implementing DEI programs.

In episode 4 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Peter Harms, Associate Professor of Management at the University of Alabama's Culverhouse College of Business, to discuss the Dark Side of Personality. When the pressure’s on, the line between strength and weakness isn’t always clear — drive becomes ruthless ambition, attention to detail becomes micromanaging. If left unchecked, the Dark Side of Personality can disrupt relationships, damage reputations, derail careers, and destroy organizations.

In Episode 3 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake welcome Hogan Assessments Director of Global Learning Jackie Sahm to the show to answer some of the frequently asked questions we get about personality. Does personality change? Can personality assessments be "faked" or "gamed?" Are there generational differences when it comes to personality? Tune in to this episode for the answers to these questions and much more.

In this bonus episode of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Hogan Talent Analytics Consultant Chase Winterberg to discuss the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision that gender identity and sexual orientation are protected under federal law. As an I/O psychologist and a licensed attorney, Chase offers an expert perspective as to how this decision affects organizations nationwide.

In episode 2 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake welcome Hogan Assessments Manager and Senior Consultant Amber Burkhart, Ph.D., to discuss the research she’s done on female leaders and how they compare to male leaders from a personality standpoint. Ryne, Blake, and Amber also discuss how countries with female leaders have performed in handling the COVID-19 pandemic compared to their male counterparts.

In the first episode of The Science of Personality Podcast, hosts Ryne Sherman and Blake Loepp dissect Michael Jordan’s personality and leadership style through the lens of the recent ESPN documentary series, “The Last Dance.” Specifically, Ryne and Blake discuss how Michael Jordan’s leadership style aligns with the six core ingredients of effective leadership: integrity, decision-making, competence, vision, persistence, and humility.

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Rong Su, PhD, Associate Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship and Mahoney Fellow at the University of Iowa, to talk about career successes and inequalities. It’s no secret that there is very broad spectrum of career outcomes. Some successfully climb the corporate ladder and attain significant wealth along the way while others find themselves struggling to make ends meet in jobs with nearly unlivable wages. But what really determines who is successful and who is not? 

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake talk about the differences between IQ and EQ. From a historical perspective, the term IQ, short for intelligence quotient, was coined in 1912 by psychologist William Stern. Conversely, the term EQ, short for emotional quotient or the more commonly used emotional intelligence, wasn’t really popularized until 1995 when Daniel Goleman released his book titled Emotional Intelligence. But that’s just the history of the terms. In all actuality, IQ and EQ have existed for all of human history. In this episode, Ryne and Blake dig a little deeper into what IQ and EQ actually are, how they are developed, and how they’re measured.

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Michael Sanger, Director of Assessment Solutions for Leadership Development Worldwide, to talk about Imposter Syndrome. What is it? Are there any benefits to it? Is it experienced differently across genders? We cover those questions and so much more in this fun, new episode.

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Christopher J. Duffy, Hogan Assessments managing partner, to talk about high potentials. At the core of this topic are three very important and consequential questions. First, what is a high-potential employee? Second, what is the best way to identify them? And third, how should organizations go about developing them? 

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, we're celebrating our special 100th episode with the legend himself, Dr. Robert Hogan, founder and president of Hogan Assessments, to discuss the importance of values in our personal and professional lives. In fact, Dr. Hogan considers values to be so important that he dedicated years of research just to develop an assessment to measure them. We hope you enjoy this milestone episode. Cheers, everybody.

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

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? 

In this special, mini episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake sit down with Larry Martinez, PhD, the A. Dale Thompson Endowed Chair of Leadership at the University of Texas at Arlington, at the 2024 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology annual conference, where we talk about partnerships between researchers and community organizations. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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. 

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. 

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.