In this special episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake interview guests in person at the 2025 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Conference in Denver. Featured guests include:- Brian J. Ruggeberg, Consultant, Spencer Stuart o Topic: Using Hogan tools for executive assessment and development- Comila Shahani-Denning, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Hofstra University o Topic: Benefits of graduate students getting Hogan certified- Nadine Maliakkal, PhD, Talent Analytics Consultant, Hogan Assessments o Topic: Creativity in leadership- Kevin Mitchell, PhD, Talent in Organizational Development Manager, MIT Lincoln Laboratory o Topic: Creativity in leadership- Nicole Dickie, Senior Consultant (APAC), Hogan Assessments o Topic: Global Leadership Effectiveness Survey early findingsTake Global Leadership Effectiveness Survey here: https://www.hoganassessments.com/news-events/updates/call-for-participation-global-research-study-on-effective-leadership/
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The Hidden Cost of Toxic Employees
In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake talk about toxic employees and the affect they have on organizations across the globe. We’ve all experienced it: the colleague who brings the mood down, the boss who thrives on chaos, or the team member whose negativity drains the energy from the room. These "everyday" toxic behaviors create stress, hamper productivity, and leave us feeling demoralized. But what may not be immediately apparent is the significant hidden cost they carry.
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Charisma in Politics
In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Zsolt Feher, Hogan's vice president of business development, to talk about charisma in politics. For centuries, charismatic politicians have had a significant advantage when it comes to assuming leadership roles. They enamor us with their confidence and the ability to tell us exactly what we want to hear. In this episode, we’ll talk about some of the more notable charismatic politicians throughout history, what personality characteristics they have in common, and whether they actually are effective leaders.
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Evolutionary Psychology
In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Douglas Kenrick, PhD, professor of psychology at Arizona State University, to talk about evolutionary psychology. What are its primary concepts? What implications does it have? And why is it such a controversial topic to so many people? Dr. Kenrick has spent decades researching and lecturing on this topic and is viewed by his peers as one of the leading experts in this area.
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The Psychology of Scamming: Why Are People So Susceptible?
In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake discuss a topic that everyone has at least been subjected to, if not been a victim of, and that is scammers. Whether by phone, email, or other means, scammers use a variety of methods to access sensitive data or to make a quick buck. So, the question is: why do people fall for these schemes? What makes us so vulnerable to these vultures who seem to seek us out on an almost daily basis?
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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