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, […]
PBC Webinar: From Individual Insight to Team Impact: Using the Hogan 360 to Elevate Collective Performance
Join Peter Berry and Kate Modic for a practical and insightful session exploring how the Hogan 360 can be used not only to strengthen individual leaders, but also to enhance team effectiveness, alignment, and psychological safety. Date: 26th March 2026 Time: 10-11 AM(AEDT) | 12-1 PM (NZDT) Drawing on the Hogan 360’s robust leadership framework, global benchmarks, and strengths‑and‑opportunities data, […]
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 […]
