The Science of Personality Podcast

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryan and Blake are joined by Trish Kellett, director of the Hogan Coaching Network, and Jackie Sahm, Hogan’s VP of integrated solutions, to talk about their new book, Coaching the Hogan Way. For our loyal listeners, you probably remember us having Jackie on previously to talk about assessment-based coaching. In this episode, we will talk more specifically about using Hogan’s assessments as part of your coaching practice, and how coaching the Hogan way can truly unlock the potential of leaders everywhere.Purchase Coaching the Hogan Way here: https://hubs.ly/Q02JnjTW0

In this special, mini episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake sit down with Peter Harms, PhD, a Frank Schultz Professor of the Department of Management at the University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business, at the 2024 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology annual conference to discuss the psychology of underdogs.

In this special, mini episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake sit down with Deborah Lee, PhD, senior director of global talent management for PepsiCo, at the 2024 Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology annual conference to discuss how PepsiCo uses Hogan.

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake speak with Jean Twenge, PhD, professor of psychology at San Diego State University, about managing Gen Z in a special live episode of the podcast. It is easy to assume that baby boomers, Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z all differ significantly from each other as each generation entered the workforce under much different conditions. However, when it comes to personality, age often plays a powerful role in how individuals behave at work. Now that Gen Z is firmly established within the global workforce, does the same pattern hold true?

Dr. Rong Su discusses career successes and inequalities, exploring factors like gender, race, and socioeconomic status in determining career outcomes. The importance of aligning interests with job roles for better performance is highlighted, along with gender differences in career interests and the impact of societal factors. Strategies to reduce career inequalities through early interventions and interest assessments are also explored.

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake talk about the differences between IQ and EQ. From a historical perspective, the term IQ, short for intelligence quotient, was coined in 1912 by psychologist William Stern. Conversely, the term EQ, short for emotional quotient or the more commonly used emotional intelligence, wasn’t really popularized until 1995 when Daniel Goleman released his book titled Emotional Intelligence. But that’s just the history of the terms. In all actuality, IQ and EQ have existed for all of human history. In this episode, Ryne and Blake dig a little deeper into what IQ and EQ actually are, how they are developed, and how they’re measured.

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Michael Sanger, Director of Assessment Solutions for Leadership Development Worldwide, to talk about Imposter Syndrome. What is it? Are there any benefits to it? Is it experienced differently across genders? We cover those questions and so much more in this fun, new episode.

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Christopher J. Duffy, Hogan Assessments managing partner, to talk about high potentials. At the core of this topic are three very important and consequential questions. First, what is a high-potential employee? Second, what is the best way to identify them? And third, how should organizations go about developing them? 

Dr. Robert Hogan, founder of Hogan Assessments, discusses the importance of values in personal and professional lives. Topics include the interconnectedness of values and culture, unconscious sociological influences on food choices, the influence of values on society and individuals, establishing organizational values, the role of shared values, and the significance of values in relationships and performance.

Join Peter Berry, Managing Director of Peter Berry Consultancy, as he discusses the meta competencies of leadership and the impact of 360 assessments on team dynamics and individual growth. Explore the significance of conscientiousness, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking in leadership development for building a sustainable future.