Is Workplace Gossip Good or Bad?
Workplace gossip has a reputation problem. Most view gossip at work as disruptive, unproductive, or even toxic to company culture. But informal communication through social networks may serve an important organisational purpose. Leaders need to understand that workplace gossip can be beneficial or harmful, depending on how it’s used and managed. On episode 141 of The Science of […]
The Cost of Cynicism and Distrust at Work
Some leaders see threats everywhere. A colleague’s suggestion becomes a power play. A team member’s question becomes insubordination. Constructive feedback becomes a personal attack. When scepticism tips into chronic distrust, it doesn’t merely damage relationships. It derails leadership effectiveness. These are clear signs of workplace cynicism. Scepticism serves leaders well when it sharpens judgment and […]
How to Spot Workplace Freeloaders
Hogan estimates that about 10 percent of the working population consists of bad employees. Of those, the office freeloader is one of the most notorious and subtle. While it may be difficult to spot a workplace freeloader, employee engagement metrics and skilled management can identify those who underperform. On episode 139 of The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne […]
The Mirror and the Map: A Coaching Framework
The purpose of executive coaching at its heart is to help someone gain strategic self-awareness. This complex form of understanding oneself empowers leaders to adapt their behavioural tendencies based on their context. Supriti Bhandary, MA, executive coach at Supriti Bhandary LLC and member of the Hogan Coaching Network (HCN), uses a coaching framework with her clients […]
Supporting and Developing High Performing Teams
High-performing teams are the cornerstone of organisational success. These teams demonstrate exceptional productivity, innovation, and resilience, setting the standard for excellence. But what characteristics define high performing teams? What challenges do they commonly face, and how can organisations support their growth and sustainability? We delve into these questions, sharing insights from our research on the […]
Five Steps to a Better High Potential Program
Half of your managers are harbouring an intent to leave your organisation.1 They’re stressed, angry, and disengaged. And high potentials, specifically? They’re three to five times more likely to leave within the next year without a sense of purpose, trust, growth, and advancement.2 What would help them stay? Development. A better, more comprehensive high-potential program that truly […]
Are You Too Temperamental? What Your Colleagues Won’t Tell You
The new boss is openly excited about collaborating on a project. Things appear to be going well. After a minor roadblock, however, the boss suddenly explodes with frustration, yells at the team, and stalks from the room. Uh, what just happened? The team is so confused. These are signs that a leader is too temperamental […]
Why Do People Believe in the Paranormal?
What’s supposed to happen during a ghost hunt? Do descriptions of aliens differ across cultures? Are footprints and sounds evidence of Bigfoot? Which came first, the belief or the media representation? All these questions exemplify reasons why people believe in the paranormal. On episode 136 of The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp spoke […]
Asia-Pacific Hogan 360 Certification 2025
Live Virtual Workshop: Join us on the 12th of November 2025 at 1-3pm AEDT for a live interactive Hogan 360 Certification webinar! Time zone converter: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html What is the Hogan 360? The Hogan 360 is a multi-rater leadership assessment that compares self-perception with feedback from managers, peers, and direct reports. It reveals strengths, blind spots, […]
Why Do People Believe in Demonic Possession?
Why do people believe in demonic possession? This spooky season, we explore the psychology behind paranormal beliefs related to demons: possession and exorcism. On episode 135 of The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp spoke with Chris French, PhD, professor emeritus and former head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit at Goldsmiths, University of […]