The Science of Personality Podcast Hogan Global Spotlight: The Bright Side of Personality
Aug 5, 2025
Roberto Santos is the Managing Director at Atelier HR in Brazil, Jani Wiggett is a Director at JVR Psychometrics in South Africa, and Melvyn Payne is the Commercial Director at Advanced People Strategies in the UK. They discuss the vibrant role of personality traits in team dynamics and leadership. Insights include the effectiveness of Hogan assessments in enhancing self-awareness and cultural relevance in evaluations, the humorous challenges of introducing the Hogan Personality Inventory globally, and the ongoing importance of quality tools in leadership development.
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HPI Predicts Reputation, Not Private Self
- Melvyn Payne says HPI predicts how others perceive you, not your private self.
- Use it to anticipate how you will show up in first impressions at work.
Personality Determines Leadership Brand
- Roberto Santos says who you are determines how you lead and forms your leadership brand.
- Leaders should align their personality and reputation with the expectations of their role.
Common Language For Team Working Styles
- Roberto Santos explains Hogan provides teams a common language to discuss working and leadership styles.
- Teams translate HPI scales into roles to spot gaps and create synergy across diverse personalities.