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The Psychology of Sleep
In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Zlatan Krizan, PhD, a professor of psychology at Iowa State University, to talk about the psychology of sleep and its relation to personality. More specifically, we discuss how lost sleep and circadian misalignment impact our thoughts and behaviors.
Investor Personality
In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by world-renowned psychologist, Dr. Adrian Furnham, to talk about how personality impacts the stock market, particularly when it comes to investment decisions and also the characteristics of those who choose to participate and those who do not.
A New Frontier: The Dark Side of the Entrepreneurial Economy
In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Peter Harms, PhD, professor of management at the University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business, to talk about the likely convergence of two societal trends. The first trend is that the global workforce is increasingly shifting to an entrepreneurial economy with more independence and autonomy. The second is the increase in mental health issues and personality disorders. The outcome of this convergence is currently unknown, but a recent paper authored by Peter and his colleagues offers a deeper look at what this might look like, which we discuss in this episode.
Read the full paper here.
Skills-Based Hiring: Future-Proofing Your Talent Strategy
In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Erin Lazarus, Hogan’s Senior Director of Business Development, to discuss skills-based hiring, which has become increasingly important in today’s rapidly evolving work environment. The vast majority of global executives understand how crucial it is to have a skills-based hiring strategy grounded in data to thrive in this digital world. However, most organizations don’t have the data required to make well-informed hiring decisions. In this episode, Erin explains why skills-based hiring is so important and outlines the steps organizations can take to implement a more robust talent acquisition strategy.
2023 Derailers of the Year
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.
Culture Matters
In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Hogan’s Managing Director of Asia Pacific, Krista Pederson, and Hogan Senior Consultant, Anne-Marie Paiement, PhD, to discuss personality differences across cultures. For instance, do different types of leaders emerge in different markets? Also, what does it mean for cross-border business and international resource management? This episode addresses these very important questions and so much more.
Are Generations Really That Different?
In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake take a look at generational differences through the lens of decades of Hogan data. It’s easy for one to assume that Baby Boomers differ significantly from Gen Z. Even Gen X-ers might consider themselves quite different from their millennial counterparts. But are these generations really that different?
Leadership in Brazil: Chat GPT vs. Hogan Data
In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Roberto Santos, Managing Director at Ateliê RH in Brazil, to discuss the personality of Brazilian leaders vs global leaders. Although the personality traits that differentiate Brazilian leaders from other leaders across the globe can vary based on cultural differences, Roberto and the team at Hogan have identified some common characteristics that distinguish Brazilian leaders from others based on Hogan data. However, Chat GPT 4.0 described Brazilian leaders quite differently with regard to several key personality characteristics.
Cryptozoology: Talking Bigfoot and Beyond with Cliff Barackman
In the latest episode of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Cliff Barackman, a world-renowned bigfoot field researcher and cryptozoologist, former star of Animal Planet’s hit series Finding Bigfoot, and host of the popular podcast Bigfoot and Beyond, to talk about cryptozoology. For our listeners who are unfamiliar with this topic, cryptozoology is defined as “the search for and study of animals whose existence or survival is disputed or unsubstantiated.” However, whether or not you believe in the existence of things like bigfoot or other undiscovered entities, it’s difficult to altogether ignore thousands of stories and testimonials from across the globe throughout history that point to these things potentially being real.
Listen to Bigfoot and Beyond with Cliff and Bobo: https://www.bigfootandbeyondpodcast.com/
More about Cliff: https://cliffbarackman.com/
The History and Psychology of UFOs
In the latest episode of The Science of Personality Podcast, Ryne and Blake are joined by Greg Eghigian, PhD, Professor of History and Bioethics at Penn State University, to discuss one of the hottest topics in the world today: the UFO/UAP phenomenon. Although Dr. Eghigian is a historian of human sciences and also modern Europe, his more recent research interests have shifted to studying the history of supernatural and paranormal phenomena, particularly when it comes to the history of UFOs. In fact, he recently appeared on the show “UnXplained,” hosted by William Shatner, to share his wisdom on the topic.