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The Cost of Cynicism and Distrust at Work

What’s the real cost of workplace cynicism? How much skepticism in a leader is beneficial and how much destroys team effectiveness?

The Science of Personality podcast presents the 2025 derailers of the year. Find out what we chose for the derailers (and see if you agree).

Freeloaders spread disengagement among high performers. Learn the personality profile and why hiring is your best defense before they cost you top...

What is the mirror and map coaching framework? These two concepts help leaders gain strategic self-awareness through executive coaching.

Build a better high-potential program with these five steps to identify and develop leaders, engage teams, and maintain competitive advantage.

A display of negative emotion isn’t always helpful in leadership. Here’s what your colleagues won’t tell you about being too temperamental.

Who is likely to believe in the paranormal? Gender, personality, culture, religion, and media preferences can all influence paranormal beliefs.

Why do people believe in demonic possession and exorcism? Culture, religion, and psychology can help explain paranormal beliefs. Learn more.

The dark side of creativity can emerge when leaders are stressed. Find out how too much imagination derails performance.

Personality assessment meets the talent management needs of professional sports organizations by predicting athletic performance. Read how.

The Science of Personality hosts answer listener questions on a special podcast episode. Send questions to hello@thescienceofpersonality.com.

Is conscientiousness declining in young people? If so, should we be worried? Let’s evaluate recent research about personality change in the...