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Why Authenticity at Work Will Derail Your Career

Here’s the problem with the common wisdom to “just be yourself.” Even though people like to think they’re at their best when they’re being authentic, that just isn’t true. Especially for career development, authenticity can be problematic. Our so-called authentic impulses include behaviour we resist for good reason. Imagine if you showed every single one […]

How Your Greatest Strength Can Become Your Greatest Weakness

“What is your greatest weakness?” Most people respond to this common interview question by naming a weakness in the form of an exaggerated strength (e.g., “I care too much about my clients”). Yet this kind of claim may be more accurate than they realise. Our greatest strengths can indeed become our greatest weaknesses when overused. […]

What Activates Your Dark Side?

At Hogan, we have a unique assessment that measures the dark side of personality. Most people have some dark-side behaviours that can emerge when they’re activated. These can destroy relationships and careers. So, what activates your dark side? On episode 124 of The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp spoke with Jackie Sahm, MA, […]

Do You Have Inclusive Leaders?

Guess how many employees want a culture where everyone feels included? Nearly everyone—99 percent—values a workplace with an inclusive culture.1 In one sense, the conditions for inclusion are straightforward: the values of leadership determine the values of the organisation. That means to build an inclusive culture, you need inclusive leaders. So what happens when an organisation […]

The Hidden Cost of a Toxic Workplace Environment

We’ve all experienced the colleague who brings the mood down, the boss who thrives on chaos, or the team member whose negativity drains the energy from the room. A toxic workplace environment is caused by the toxic behaviour of employees and affects organisations around the globe. But what may not be obvious is the significant […]

The 2024 Derailers of the Year

The year 2024 seemed to go by in the blink of an eye, yet it was full of newsworthy people and events that relate to the Hogan Development Survey (HDS). That’s right—we’ve announced our 2024 derailers of the year. Since the inception of The Science of Personality in 2020, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp have done an annual […]

Three Types of Social Influence: Conformity, Compliance, and Obedience

We’ve all allowed others to influence our decisions, whether consciously or subconsciously. But what underlying psychological factors are at play? How do social forces change the way we think, feel, and behave? Recently on The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp chatted about how social interaction can cause people to change their behaviours. “The influence […]

Navigating Leadership Transitions: Advice for New CEOs

What unique transition challenges do new CEOs face? How can they optimise high performance in the crucial first few months? Recently on The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp spoke with Ty Wiggins, PhD, who is the lead for the CEO and executive transition practice at Russell Reynolds Associates. He is the author of The New […]

HPTA Certification

The High Performing Team Assessment Certification enables consultants and professionals to measure team performance and culture. Certified users can provide feedback around the effectiveness of a team across 12 critical themes for success. Equip yourself to: Help teams understand their strengths and opportunities Improve team development and attainment of strategic objectives Create actionable development plans […]