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 […]
What Is Strategic Self-Awareness?
Hogan founder Robert Hogan, PhD, says that by “know thyself,” the ancient Greeks weren’t talking about simple introspection. Their concept of self-knowledge meant understanding the limits of one’s performance capabilities in any given interaction.1 Similarly, Hogan’s concept of self-knowledge—called strategic self-awareness—requires understanding how others perceive us in social interaction. When leaders fail to recognise their strengths, […]
Employee Burnout: Do You Know It When You See It?
When demands on productivity escalate while resource availability and team sizes shrink, the pressure to do more with less fuels stress. With daily stress reaching an all-time high for the second year in a row, employee burnout remains a global challenge.1 Although burnout is the result of unmanaged chronic workplace stress,2 it’s not an exclusively individual […]
The Easy Way to Increase Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Your Organisation
Diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you work in human resources, or a related field, you’ve heard these terms before and, odds are, you have some idea of what they mean. But just so that we are all on the same page, I’ll use the following, heavily borrowed, definitions for diversity, equity, and inclusion: Diversity includes all the […]
Painted Wolves: Women Leading Through a Pandemic
Crises provide opportunity for women leaders to distinguish themselves as effective and decisive. Research about how women leaders responded to the COVID-19 pandemic has yielded six critical crisis leadership skills of powerful women. Recently on The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp spoke with Kelsey Medeiros, PhD, associate professor of management at the University of Nebraska […]
How to Lead a Creative Team
All great human achievements, such as the Great Wall of China and the moon landings, are the result of coordinated group effort. In addition, every organisation, no matter how successful, must innovate and adapt to survive. This is why innovation is an important concern for well-run organisations. Furthermore, as economist Joseph Schumpeter noted, innovation is at the […]
Leadership as the Unifying Business Performance Factor
Business performance is multi factoral, balancing financial and non-financial risks. It is critical that businesses to remain competitive are presenting a balanced approach to both and ensuring their social licence as the EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) agendas are aligning. When so many of these performance factors rely on […]
The Talent War: A Conversation with George Randle
When talent is your only true competitive advantage, it makes sense to base your talent strategies on personality data. Recently on The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp spoke with George Randle, managing partner at Randall Partners and coauthor of The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent. A former US Army officer, […]
