The Science of Personality Podcast
Hogan Assessments
Personality affects the way we relate to the world and the people in it, how we work, who we love, and how other people see us. Although the study of personality is centuries old, our ability to understand and control such a complex and abstract concept is relatively new in the context of history. Featuring some of the world’s leading experts in personality psychology and business, this podcast explores the impact of personality on life, leadership, and organizational success.
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Jun 22, 2021 • 1h 2min
Coaching the Whole Person
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.
Jun 8, 2021 • 32min
The Taboo of Ambition
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.
May 18, 2021 • 1h 3min
Personality Judgment
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?
May 4, 2021 • 36min
The Natural History of Leadership
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?
Apr 20, 2021 • 1h 16min
Clinical Personality Assessment vs. Workplace Personality Assessment
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.
Apr 6, 2021 • 35min
Covid & Personality: A Year Later
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.
Mar 23, 2021 • 38min
The Dark Truth Behind Hiring Practices
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.
Mar 9, 2021 • 1h 27min
Big Data & AI with Michal Kosinski
Dr. Michal Kosinski, Associate Professor at Stanford University, discusses big data and AI. Topics include: uncovering personality traits through social media, consequences of digital footprints, privacy on social media platforms, linking facial appearance to psychodemographic traits, and exploiting data for marketing.
Feb 23, 2021 • 45min
Leadership Matters: A Tom Brady Case Study
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.
Feb 9, 2021 • 1h 25min
Money & Motivation
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."
