Erin Robinson, Author at Hogan Assessments

Leadership Emergence vs. Leadership Effectiveness

Posted March 14, 2023 by Erin Robinson

Two headless mannequins wear mens suits. The photo accompanies a blog post about leadership emergence versus leadership effectiveness. The latter is the ability to build a high-performing team. The former is about charisma and politics and explains why and how C-suites and boardrooms are mostly filled with men named John. The empty suits signify the appearance of leadership without true effectiveness.

Emergent leaders seem leaderlike. Effective leaders lead. Find out how personality influences leadership and why versatility is key.

Leadership Emergence in Japan: Insights from Hogan Personality Data

Posted March 7, 2023 by Erin Robinson

A flagpole flying the Japanese flag, which is all white with a red circle in the center, is shown against a blue sky. In the foreground, cherry blossoms surround the frame. The photo accompanies a blog post about leadership emergence in Japan, based on the personality data of a sample of more than 3,000 Japanese leaders.

Leadership emergence in Japan is unique compared to other markets. What else can we learn from the personality data of Japanese leaders? Find out here.

Using Personality Assessment to Save Lives

Posted February 27, 2023 by Erin Robinson

A white hard hat hangs from a steel hook in front of a dark industrial background. The photo accompanies a blog post about using personality assessments to create a safe workplace environment and save lives.

Personality plays a role in developing and maintaining a safe workplace environment. It can predict safe behavior and even save lives. How?

A Week in Vibrant Tokyo, Japan

Posted February 27, 2023 by Erin Robinson

A photo of a street in Tokyo, Japan, taken at night. The street is crowded with people's silhouettes and illuminated with numerous neon lights. The photo accompanies a blog post about Hogan's recent trip to Tokyo to present at public events and visit with distributors, Optimal and Persol.

Last week, Hogan Assessments had a productive and busy visit to Tokyo, working alongside Optimal Consulting Group and Persol Research and Consulting Co. Ltd, our long-standing distributors for Hogan in Japan.

From Resistance to Receptivity: Predicting Feedback Resistance

Posted February 21, 2023 by Erin Robinson

A business leader at a small conference table is conversing with an employee. The leader is consulting a clipboard of papers and has an open notebook and pen on the table. The employee gestures emphatically while speaking. It appears that they may be having a development conversation, and the employee may be responding with feedback resistance.

Hogan assessment data enables practitioners and coaches to predict the likelihood and the types of feedback resistance. Learn how.

Hogan Distributor A&D Resources Is Now Summit

Posted January 9, 2023 by Erin Robinson

A&D Resources, Hogan’s Scandinavia and Benelux distributor, now operates under the name Summit. Learn more about this Hogan distributor’s decision to rebrand here.

Leadership Pressure and Burnout: A Spotlight on Tracey DeSilva, VP at Bayer

Posted January 9, 2023 by Erin Robinson

Leadership pressure and burnout are all too common. Learn how Tracey DeSilva, VP of learning and development at Bayer, manages in this leadership spotlight.

HR Burnout: The Organization Is Fine, But Are You?

Posted January 3, 2023 by Erin Robinson

A white-haired person wearing glasses and a white blouse sits beside an early-career worker on a sofa discussing the contents of a clipboard. The two appear to be having a serious conversation, as an HR leader might have with an employee. The effect of HR burnout on the well-being of other employees is a main topic of the accompanying blog post.

The personality characteristics that make HR professionals excellent at their work also make them susceptible to burnout. Learn how to protect our HR heroes.

The 2022 Derailers of the Year

Posted January 3, 2023 by Erin Robinson

Multicolored lanterns glow against a dark background in a low-angle photograph, symbolizing the new year. The photo accompanies a blog post about the 2022 derailers of the year.

From Will Smith to Elon Musk, the year saw big events, big personalities—and big derailers. Welcome to the 2022 derailers of the year.

metaBeratung CEO Nicole Neubauer Featured in Spiegel Wissen

Posted December 17, 2019 by Erin Robinson

Nicole Neubauer, CEO of metaBeratung, an official Hogan distributor in Europe, was recently featured in an article for Spiegel Wissen, one of Germany’s most prominent journals. The article, “Training Charisma: Do I Have the Julia Roberts Smile?” recounts Neubauer’s professional development and her rise to CEO of metaBeratung. During an interview for the article, Neubauer… Read more »

Author: Erin Robinson