How to Adapt Leadership Development Strategies Across Managerial Levels
When organisations select a leader, they are making a multiyear investment in development. As leaders prepare to move to higher managerial levels, they need to develop skills to equip them for success in their changing role. The skills of leadership aren’t technical skills such as Scrum, SEO, or SQL. Rather, they are socioemotional skills such […]
The Psychology of Sleep
Our personality can affect our sleep, and our sleep can affect our personality. Given that we spend about one-third of our time asleep, the psychology of sleep may have a greater influence on our well-being than we tend to believe. Recently on The Science of Personality, Zlatan Krizan, PhD, an award-winning researcher and professor of psychology […]
Environment of Trust is key to development programs delivering better performance outcomes
Trust is a key pillar to the way our societies perform. Whether in day to day but critical areas like trusting that other drivers are safe and responsible, to trust in our financial systems protecting our assets. When it comes to change initiatives and the performance of groups of people, trust is critical. We need […]
How Humble Leaders Create Engagement
“Humble leaders create engagement,” said Robert Hogan, PhD, founder and president of Hogan Assessments. Humility is a complex characteristic to translate into behaviour. Sometimes the word humility is even used as a generalization for meekness or deference. Instead of humility, most people are likely to think of charisma as an essential trait in engaging leaders. Although charismatic […]
Are Generations Really That Different?
It’s easy to assume that baby boomers, Gen Z, millennial, and Gen X generations all differ significantly. After all, each generation entered the workforce under drastically different conditions. But how different are they in terms of personality? The Science of Personality cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp dive into decades of Hogan personality data to explore generational differences in personality. […]
Empowering Leadership: The Impact of 360 Feedback in the Australian Public Sector
The recent mandate from the Australian Federal Government advocating for the adoption of 360 feedback in assessing leadership performance is a significant step towards fostering a culture of accountability and continual improvement within the public sector. This approach recognises the value of incorporating diverse perspectives to gain a comprehensive understanding of leaders’ strengths, areas for […]
Skills-Based Hiring: Future-Proofing Your Talent Strategy
Many 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 organisations don’t have the right data required to make well-informed skills-based talent decisions. Erin Lazarus, MS, senior director of business development at Hogan Assessments, recently appeared as a guest on The […]
Navigating Personality Assessments in the Era of AI
Artificial intelligence is probably older than you think. AI has existed as a concept for more than 70 years,1 and the first models were built in the mid-1950s. While the technology is not brand new, it’s the center of public attention right now. This is especially true regarding the use of AI in personality tests and […]
Unveiling the Dynamics of Success: Strengths of Middle Managers, CEOs, and the Transition from Manager to Leader
In the dynamic landscape of today’s business world, where change is constant and adaptability is key, organisations are placing an increased emphasis on the often-underappreciated linchpin of their success – middle managers. 5 strengths of middle managers The best middle managers are working in the business where their work ethic and job competency stand […]
Improving Diversity and Inclusion: Practical, Evidence-based Recommendations
Over the last couple of years, the spotlight on diversity and inclusion (D&I) has intensified, fuelled by global events such as the widespread protests following George Floyd’s death and the impactful leadership demonstrated by female heads of state during the pandemic. Even here in Australia, these discussions have gained momentum, resonating with the recent advancements […]
