Unlocking Leadership Potential Through Neurodiversity
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, creating an environment in which organisations can access and harness the potential of different backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences is no longer simply the right thing to do — it is a fundamental driver of innovation, creativity, and resilience. One often-overlooked aspect of diversity is neurodiversity. Embracing neurodiversity in leadership […]
Charismatic Leadership in Politics
Since the dawn of government, charismatic politicians have seemed to have a significant advantage when it comes to holding leadership roles. They enamour us with their confidence, vision, and their ability to tell us what we want to hear. But charismatic leadership is not necessarily the same as effective leadership. Why do humans feel so […]
Why Aren’t There More Women in Leadership Roles?
Why aren’t there more women in leadership roles? A lot of ink has been spilled over this question. Often, articles focus on the inherent qualities in women that prevent them from flourishing as leaders—we aren’t “businesslike,”1 we’re bossy, we’re indecisive, we’re too emotional, we prefer to focus on family matters, we can’t handle the pressure of […]
Evolutionary Psychology and Leadership
Evolutionary psychology and leadership both speak to the nature of human nature. But like humans, they aren’t simple. It takes an expert to explain the primary concepts of evolutionary psychology, its implications in the workplace, and its controversies. On episode 120 of The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp spoke with Douglas Kenrick, PhD, professor of psychology […]
How to Avoid Scams: The Psychology of Scamming
Why do people fall for the psychological tricks that scammers use? Knowing how to avoid scams isn’t easy because the warning signs aren’t always clear. And sometimes our personality characteristics make us more vulnerable to scamming. On episode 119 of The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp spoke about what makes us so susceptible to […]
Empower Your Leadership, Streamline Your Delivery – Coaching As A Managed Service (CAAMS)
WHAT WE OFFER PBC’s Coaching as a Managed Service (CaaMS) offers a structured, evidence-led solution that enhances leadership across all organisational levels. It integrates cost-effective strategies, advanced coaching tools, and optimal coach-client matching within a comprehensive methodology. Our approach aligns coaching sessions with broader organisational objectives and the company’s strategy, culture, and values, creating an […]
The Impact of Personality on High Potentials
The science of personality matters to high-potential employees and to the organisations seeking to fill succession benches. The predictive power of personality data can help accelerate effectiveness in high-potential development. But how, exactly? On episode 117 of The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp spoke with Allan Church, PhD, cofounder and managing […]
A Quick and Dirty Guide to Validity & Reliability
Choosing the right assessment for selecting or developing employees can make or break the success of a talent initiative. Why bother using assessments that don’t predict performance, or that fail to resonate with your business leaders? When deciding on the right assessment for your valuable talent, pay attention to the scientific rigor with which the […]
Neurodiversity Frequently Asked Questions
What is neurodiversity? Neurodivergence refers to differences in the way individuals analyse and process information. Neurodiversity is the view that neurological differences in people reflect normal variations in brain development. It commonly refers to conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and dyslexia. There has been a push in recent years to […]
Three Types of Social Influence: Conformity, Compliance, and Obedience
We’ve all allowed others to influence our decisions, whether consciously or subconsciously. But what underlying psychological factors are at play? How do social forces change the way we think, feel, and behave? Recently on The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp chatted about how social interaction can cause people to change their behaviours. “The influence […]