The Science of Personality Podcast

Explore how social interactions dictate behaviors and decisions in fascinating ways. Discover the psychological triggers behind conformity, compliance, and obedience through classic studies. Learn about techniques like the 'foot-in-the-door' strategy and the power of reciprocity in getting others to cooperate. Delve into the unexpected tendencies of obedience in authority contexts and the consequences of resisting social pressure. Uncover how context shapes our responses and the delicate balance between fitting in and staying true to oneself.

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Ty Wiggins, PhD, the lead of Russell Reynolds Associates’ CEO & Transitions Practice, to talk about CEO transitions and his latest book, The New CEO. Although there might be numerous people out there who might consider themselves experts on this topic, Ty is one of only a handful of people globally who actually has a PhD in senior leadership transitions. So, you would be hard-pressed to find anyone with more knowledge and expertise on this particular subject.Order The New CEO here: https://www.russellreynolds.com/en/microsite/the-new-ceo/order

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Larry Martinez, PhD, associate professor of psychology and the A. Dale Thompson Endowed Chair of Leadership at the University of Texas at Arlington, to talk about the psychology behind the Salem Witch Trials. For those in the US and beyond, this is probably something you’re somewhat aware of, but did you know that it’s highly likely that those accused of and executed for crimes of witchcraft in early American history actually weren’t witches at all? So, what happened? What was going on in the psyche of early-day American settlers that led them to believe the “offenders” were witches? We cover this and so much more in the second and final spooky season episode of 2024.

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Zlatan Krizan, PhD, professor of psychology at Iowa State University, to talk about the psychology of nightmares. If you’re a loyal listener of the podcast, you know that each October we like to change things up a bit and produce episodes that are fitting for the spooky season. Well, we’re back at it again this year and we hope you enjoy this year's first spooky season episode. Cheers, everybody!

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake talk about a newer topic that is on the minds of many Hogan clients, partners, and distributors, and that is the issues that could arise from a “nice” corporate culture and how to combat them. In theory, having a nice culture sounds ideal on the surface, but does it really deliver results and is it the best model in today’s world? 

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Kyle Cermak, director of business development on Hogan's solutions partners team, to talk about team development in the modern age. It should come as no surprise that work has changed significantly in recent years, as many more of us have transitioned to a hybrid working model or working from home entirely. But that doesn’t mean teams have disappeared. It just means that they must operate differently, and team development is ultimately the key to overall team effectiveness and performance in this new world of work. 

In this special, mini episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake sit down with Allan Church, PhD, cofounder and managing partner at Maestro Consulting and former SVP of global talent management at PepsiCo, at the 2024 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology annual conference, to talk about how personality impacts careers.

In this special, mini episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake sit down with Rob Kaiser, president of Kaiser Leadership Solutions, at the 2024 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology annual conference, to talk about leadership versatility.

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. 

Bradley Brummel, PhD, is a professor and director of the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program at the University of Houston. He dives into the complexities of employee engagement strategies, discussing when to engage and when to step back. The conversation highlights the disconnect between work-life balance policies and practice, the pressure of optional workplace events, and the risk of burnout from high engagement. Brummel emphasizes the need for adaptability in traditional engagement methods and the evolving expectations in today's work environments.