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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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."
Jan 26, 2021 • 52min
Personality & Team Effectiveness
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.
Jan 12, 2021 • 55min
The Bright Side of Neuroticism
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.
Jan 4, 2021 • 36min
2020 Derailers of the Year
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."
Dec 15, 2020 • 1h 13min
Personality, Culture, and Generational Differences
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?
