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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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39:24

Live from SIOP 2025: Part One

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2025/04/08

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 ...

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51:04

The Hidden Cost of Toxic Employees

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2025/03/25

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 t...

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51:04

Charisma in Politics

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2025/03/11

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 ...

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79:04

Evolutionary Psychology

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2025/02/25

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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56:05

The Psychology of Scamming: Why Are People So...

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2025/02/11

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?

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68:11

Who Prefers to Work from Home?

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2025/01/28

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by world-renowned personality psychologist and good friend of the podcast, Adrian Furnham, PhD, to talk about a recent paper he authored on the personality characteristics of people who prefer to work from home. So many people across the globe found themselves working from home once the Covid pandemic shook the world of work, and many continue to do so five years later due to the popularity of it. But why was it so...

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67:19

Personality, Careers, and the Impact

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2025/01/14

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Allan Church, PhD, cofounder and managing partner at Maestro Consulting and former SVP of global talent management at PepsiCo, to talk about the impact of personality on careers. A legend in the field of I-O Psychology, Allan has seen the impact of personality on literally thousands of workers throughout his prestigious career.

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66:51

2024 Derailers of the Year

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2024/12/17

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake continue their annual, end-of-year tradition by breaking down the top derailers of the year. Who made the list in 2024? Give it a listen to find out.

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46:14

Global Leadership Effectiveness Study

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2024/12/03

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Krista Pederson, Hogan's managing director of Asia Pacific, to talk about the recent launch of Hogan’s Global Leadership Effectiveness Study, a groundbreaking research study aimed at identifying the characteristics shared among effective leaders. Are these characteristics the same regardless of geographic or cultural differences? Are any of the characteristics shared among emergent leaders? We explore all ...

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57:26

Social Influence

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2024/11/19

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake talk about social influence and why people change their behaviors because of social interactions. We’ve all been guilty at some point in our lives of allowing others to influence our decisions, whether consciously or subconsciously. But what underlying psychological factors are at play? Why do we allow these external forces to change the way we think, feel, and behave?

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63:08

CEO Transitions

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2024/11/05

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Ty Wiggins, PhD, the lead of Russell Reynolds Associates’ CEO & Transitions Practice, to talk about CEO transitions and his latest book, The New CEO. Although there might be numerous people out there who might consider themselves experts on this topic, Ty is one of only a handful of people globally who actually has a PhD in senior leadership transitions. So, you would be hard-pressed to find anyone with...

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72:34

The Salem Witch Trials: What Were They Thinking?

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2024/10/22

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Larry Martinez, PhD, associate professor of psychology and the A. Dale Thompson Endowed Chair of Leadership at the University of Texas at Arlington, to talk about the psychology behind the Salem Witch Trials. For those in the US and beyond, this is probably something you’re somewhat aware of, but did you know that it’s highly likely that those accused of and executed for crimes of witchcraft in early American hi...

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66:50

The Psychology of Nightmares

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2024/10/08

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Zlatan Krizan, PhD, professor of psychology at Iowa State University, to talk about the psychology of nightmares. If you’re a loyal listener of the podcast, you know that each October we like to change things up a bit and produce episodes that are fitting for the spooky season. Well, we’re back at it again this year and we hope you enjoy this year's first spooky season episode. Cheers, everybody!

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47:06

Combatting a Nice Culture

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2024/09/24

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake talk about a newer topic that is on the minds of many Hogan clients, partners, and distributors, and that is the issues that could arise from a “nice” corporate culture and how to combat them. In theory, having a nice culture sounds ideal on the surface, but does it really deliver results and is it the best model in today’s world?

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49:05

Team Development in the Modern Age

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2024/09/10

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Kyle Cermak, director of business development on Hogan's solutions partners team, to talk about team development in the modern age. It should come as no surprise that work has changed significantly in recent years, as many more of us have transitioned to a hybrid working model or working from home entirely. But that doesn’t mean teams have disappeared. It just means that they must operate differently, and team d...

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11:54

Live from SIOP: How Personality Impacts Careers

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2024/09/05

In this special, mini episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake sit down with Allan Church, PhD, cofounder and managing partner at Maestro Consulting and former SVP of global talent management at PepsiCo, at the 2024 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology annual conference, to talk about how personality impacts careers.

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Live from SIOP: Leadership Versatility

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2024/09/03

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.

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Live from SIOP: What Members of Organized Crime and...

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2024/08/29

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.

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55:28

To Engage or Not to Engage?

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2024/08/27

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Bradley Brummel, PhD, professor and director of the University of Houston’s Industrial/Organizational Psychology program, to talk about using employee engagement as a strategy or, in some cases, doing the opposite successfully.

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Live from SIOP: Partnerships Between Researchers and...

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2024/08/22

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.

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