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Coaching the Whole Person
In episode 28 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Jayson Blair, a mental health and leadership coach, to talk about “Coaching the Whole Person.” The coaching profession has long said that it focuses on the whole person, but the mental health of Jayson’s clients during the pandemic suggests that maybe coaches haven’t been doing the best job of practicing that approach.
The Taboo of Ambition
In episode 27 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake discuss the “Taboo of Ambition.” Surprisingly, academic psychology has largely ignored ambition. However, ambition is the personality trait most linked to career success.
Personality Judgment
In episode 26 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Dr. David Funder, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at UC Riverside, to discuss personality judgment. It’s part of human nature for people to judge others, but are we actually any good at it?
The Natural History of Leadership
In episode 25 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake discuss the natural history of leadership. Leadership obviously has significant consequences, whether it’s in business, politics, warfare, sports, etc. But, why does leadership exist in the first place?
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.
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.
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.
Big Data & AI with Michal Kosinski
In episode 21 of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Dr. Michal Kosinski, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford University, to discuss Big Data & AI. Michal’s primary research focus is studying humans in a digital environment using cutting-edge computational methods, artificial intelligence, and big data. He was also behind the first press article warning against Cambridge Analytica, the privacy risks they exploited, and the efficiency of the methods they use.
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.
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.”