Leaders who enjoy testing limits sometimes cross the line. See how too much risk-taking behavior in leadership can jeopardize team trust.
From Asset to Liability: How Perfectionism Becomes Micromanagement
Unchecked perfectionism in the workplace can turn into micromanagement. See how detail-obsessed leaders quietly undermine teams.
The United States at 250: What the American Experiment Can Teach Us About Leadership
What democratic leadership principles should the United States carry forward into the next 250 years? Competence, humility, integrity, and judgment.
The Fine Line Between Dependability and People-Pleasing at Work
People-pleasing at work can hurt team performance and leadership success. Learn how to spot the difference between being dependable and...
Attention-Seeking Behavior in Leaders: The Cost of Performance
Some leaders perform for the room. Their attention-seeking behavior can disrupt team performance. Learn what Colorful leaders can do to manage it.
Why Uniqueness Matters: Personality and Individuality
No one else has your personality. Learn what unique individuality means and how personality assessment helps us understand our differences.
When Leaders Hesitate: The Hidden Costs to Team Performance
When leaders hesitate too frequently, their excessive caution can damage team performance. Learn about the hidden costs of a cautious leadership...
The Psychology of Underdog Leadership
We all expect underdogs to be beaten, so what makes them so inspiring? Learn the underdog mindset from the battlefield to the boardroom.
Strategies for Technical Leadership Development
Technical leaders must undergo a significant mindset shift from expert to coach. Learn strategies for effective technical leadership development.
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 Dark Side of Creativity: How Imagination Derails Performance
The dark side of creativity can emerge when leaders are stressed. Find out how too much imagination derails performance.
The Science of Personality Podcast: Listener Questions
The Science of Personality hosts answer listener questions on a special podcast episode. Send questions to hello@thescienceofpersonality.com.