3 Tips for Combining 360 and Personality Assessment Feedback
When introduced and interpreted effectively, both 360 feedback instruments and personality assessments play significant roles in helping participants develop greater strategic self-awareness. Here are three tips on introducing the feedback combination to participants: Participants should understand that each of these sources of feedback is based on a different time horizon. Snapshot perspective: 360 feedback comes […]
Avoiding Manager Overwhelm: Large-scale 360 Program Management
Rolling out a 360 feedback process across a large group of leaders can be a powerful way to accelerate development and cultural change, but the logistics can be overwhelming, particularly when it comes to managing potentially hundreds of evaluators at a time. One of the most common questions even experienced HR leaders ask is, “How […]
How Overconfidence in Leadership Can Sabotage Success
“You’re wrong. I’m right,” says the boss. Later, when the opposite proves true, the line changes: “Look, that wasn’t my fault.” If you’ve ever worked with a leader who’s unwilling to admit their mistakes or listen to feedback, you’ve seen how overconfident leadership can manifest problems in the workplace. A worst-case scenario is that arrogance […]
Why Assessment-Based Coaching Delivers Better Leadership Outcomes
Leadership coaching can be a powerful development tool, but not all coaching approaches deliver the same impact. Too often, coaching begins with broad conversations, subjective impressions, or goals that are not clearly anchored in evidence. While these discussions can be valuable, they do not always lead to meaningful or measurable change. For organisations investing in […]
When People Stay but Stop Caring: Retention Issues in a Tougher Economic Environment
When People Stay but Stop Caring: Retention Issues in a Tougher Economic Environment You may have noticed that Raygun – Rachael Gunn, the competitive breakdancer who represented Australia at the Olympics – has returned to the spotlight following her redundancy from a top NSW university. While the public focus has largely been on the individual story, it has also […]
Psychological Safety and the Distant Leader
Everyone, including leaders, reacts to stress differently, but the way that leaders respond to stress affects their team members. When leaders react to stress with insecurity, mistrust, hostility, or social withdrawal, their attitudes and behaviours can cause significant damage to team psychological safety. Team psychological safety is the shared perception of whether it is safe or […]
When Leaders Hesitate: The Hidden Costs to Team Performance
A team leader who hesitates to make decisions stifles innovation, delays progress, and quietly trains their team to stop trying. Here’s how it works: The team presents an idea, and the leader says, “Hmm, let me think about it.” Then nothing happens. The next idea gets the same response. Suggestions for change and improvements stall […]
The Psychology of Underdog Leadership
World history and literature are full of stories and legends of underdog leadership: people who have defied the odds of expected defeat. How do they find a way to lead others to success? And what makes underdogs so appealing that we feel compelled to cheer for them? On episode 143 of The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, […]
Top Trends in Personality Assessment Usage in 2026
The only certainty about 2026 is uncertainty. AI deployment is accelerating, skills demands are evolving, and the workforce is anxious. These forces make effective leadership more essential than ever—and personality assessment especially critical for organisations facing bewildering transition. Understanding these talent challenges is necessary for organisations looking to maximise the strategic value of personality assessment […]
Strategies for Technical Leadership Development
Many technical experts are promoted into management as a reward for excellent performance, then struggle almost immediately. The skills that made them expert individual contributors don’t translate to effective performance in leadership roles. For technical leaders, leadership development can be the difference between success and failure. On episode 142 of The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, […]
