The Science of Personality Podcast

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186

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Jul 2026

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EN-US

About the show

Personality affects the way we relate to the world and the people in it, how we work, who we love, and how other people see us. Although the study of personality is centuries old, our ability to understand and control such a complex and abstract concept is relatively new in the context of history. Featuring some of the world’s leading experts in personality psychology and business, this podcast explores the impact of personality on life, leadership, and organizational success.

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July 28, 202654 min

Live from SIOP 2026: Part Three

In this special episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake interview guests in person at the 2026 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Conference in New Orleans. Featured guests include: Adrian Furnham , PhD, world-renowned psychologist and author Looking Beyond Engagement and Really Tackling the Organizational Disconnect in Modern Work Psychology Irina Cozma , PhD, organizational psychologist and executive coach, Hogan Coaching Network Designing Work for Humans with a Specific Focus on Inclusion, Fulfillment, and Fun Laura Heaton , PhD, vice president of talent development, Penske Transportation Solutions AND Ron Festa , PhD, president, New Heights Consulting Binge-Worthy Leadership Development and Enhancing our Learning Through Popular TV Series Kevin Impelman , PhD, principal consultant, Summit Leadership Partners Leadership and the Human Capital Advantage in Private Equity

July 14, 2026Episode 1541 hr 2 min

Introducing The Science of Personality Institute

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by David Condon, PhD, director of Hogan’s newly formed Science of Personality Institute, to discuss his new role and vision for this exciting and innovative extension of the Hogan brand.

July 8, 202638 min

Live from SIOP 2026: Part Two

In this special episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake interview guests in person at the 2026 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Conference in New Orleans. Featured guests include: Gillian Hyde , managing director & chief psychologist, Psychological Consultancy Ltd. The Leaders We Have vs. The Leaders We Want Janine Waclawski , PhD, co-founder and managing partner, Maestro Consulting Rethinking Talent Management and Challenging Conventional Assumptions Nikita Mikhailov , chief neuroticism officer, Goodness of Psychology All Things Psychometrics

June 30, 2026Episode 15359 min

America at 250: What the American Experiment Can Teach Us About Leadership

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake talk about America’s upcoming 250th anniversary through the lens of Hogan’s point of view on leadership. More specifically, they dive into the core leadership principles that a successful democracy requires and also explore the uniqueness of governments as organizations.

June 23, 202640 min

Live from SIOP 2026: Part One

In this special episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake interview guests in person at the 2026 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Conference in New Orleans. Featured guests include: Allan Church , PhD, co-founder and managing partner, Maestro Consulting The Great AI Debate: Where AI Fits and Where It Doesn’t Allison Howell , CEO, Hogan Assessments The Leadership Divide: Hogan’s Global Leadership Effectiveness Survey Findings Brent Holland , PhD, director of talent assessment, Mondelez International Hogan History: The Early Days of the Company

June 16, 2026Episode 15250 min

Personality and the Secret Life of Organizations

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Hogan Assessments founder and president, Robert Hogan, PhD, to talk about his new book, Personality and the Secret Life of Organizations . If you’ve listened to even one episode of this podcast, it is highly likely you have been impacted by this man because that’s the magnitude of his legacy on personality psychology. So, we were thrilled to have him on this episode to talk about the book and learn more about what he means by “the secret life of organizations.” Buy the book: Personality and the Secret Life of Organizations

June 2, 2026Episode 15157 min

Balancing Team Engagement and Psychological Safety

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Melvyn Payne, Commercial Director at Advanced People Strategies, one of Hogan’s fabulous distributors in the UK, to talk about finding the right balance between team engagement and psychological safety. More specifically, we look at the role personality plays through the lens of Hogan data. This is something Melvyn and his team at APS have made a priority recently as they continue to deliver best-in-class team solutions for their vast client portfolio.

May 19, 2026Episode 1501 hr 13 min

The Leadership Divide: Global Leadership Effectiveness Study Findings

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Hogan’s Managing Director of Asia Pacific, Krista Pederson, and Hogan Senior Consultant in the APAC region, Nicole Dickie, to discuss the findings of Hogan’s Global Leadership Effectiveness Study. Anyone who uses Hogan’s personality assessments or listens to this podcast knows that identifying effective leaders is at the core of what we do at Hogan. The study, which compares personality assessment data from over 21,000 executives in Hogan’s global database with survey responses from nearly 10,000 full-time employees across more than 120 markets, revealed some really incredible insights, including a striking disconnect between the characteristics executives display and the qualities employees say define effective leadership. Krista and Nicole were two of the key people to get this study off the ground, and they join us in this episode to discuss the findings now that the results are in. The Leadership Divide: Global Insights on Who Leads vs. Who Should

May 5, 2026Episode 14951 min

Courageous Conversations: Forward Talk with Gustavo Razzetti

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by author Gustavo Razzetti, who has written multiple best-selling books, including Remote Not Distant: Design a Company Culture to Thrive in a Hybrid Workplace , Stretch for Change: How to Improve Your Change Fitness and Thrive in Life , and his latest book, Forward Talk: The Bold New Method for Getting Teams Unstuck , hits shelves and online stores today on May 5th. In this episode, we talk with Gustavo about courageous conversations people must have in the workplace to avoid team derailment and to help teams thrive through productive conflict. This is at the core of his new book and we’re thrilled to have him on the podcast to discuss this very important topic. Buy Forward Talk: The Bold New Method for Getting Teams Unstuck

April 21, 2026Episode 1481 hr 8 min

Why Do People Respond to Change the Way They Do?

In the latest episode of The Science of Personality, Ryne and Blake are joined by Dr. Victoria Grady, Associate Professor of Management at George Mason University's Costello College of Business, to talk about change. More specifically, we dive into the psychology behind why people respond to change the way they do. Change affects us all, but how it affects us varies widely. Some find change to be personally disruptive or destructive, while others seem to just roll with the punches. So, what’s going on here? We discuss that and so much more with Victoria in this episode. To learn more about Victoria, check out her TEDx Talk here .