The Science of Personality Podcast

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.

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 this special, mini episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake sit down with Jennifer Tackett, PhD, professor of psychology at Northwestern University, at the 2024 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology annual conference to talk about Northwestern's X-Factor Program, which involves Hogan.

In this special, mini episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake sit down with Robert Hogan, PhD, president & founder of Hogan Assessments, at the 2024 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology annual conference to discuss the topic of revolutions.

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake discuss a topic that applies to pretty much everyone, and that is learning from failure. Let’s face it, nobody’s perfect, and we’ve all failed at some point throughout life. But failure, as bad is it might make us feel at the time, actually can be a positive if we learn and get better as a result of it. 

In this special, mini episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake sit down with Alise Dabdoub, PhD, director of product innovation at Hogan Assessments, and Anne-Marie Paiement, PhD, regional manager at Hogan Assessments, where we talk about them winning the SIOP 2024 Best International Paper award. 

Tyler Fezzey, a PhD candidate at the University of Alabama, dives into the intriguing concept of Queen Bee Syndrome, where women in leadership roles may unintentionally hinder junior female colleagues. He explores how systemic biases create competition among women and the negative impact this has on workplace dynamics. Tyler emphasizes the crucial need for supportive environments that foster collaboration and inclusive leadership, highlighting how these changes can unlock greater opportunities for women in leadership.

In this special, mini episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake sit down with Nikita Mikhailov, chief neuroticism officer at Goodness of Psychology, at the 2024 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology annual conference to talk about whether AI is today's version of an ink blot test.