We all know the destructive power of workplace gossip, but it can also be constructive in revealing organizational health. Find out how.
How to Create a Coaching Culture
A coaching culture is a workplace environment where coaching principles are deeply ingrained into the organization’s values. Learn how to create one.
How Executive Assessment Reveals Organizational Culture
Executive selection processes often overlook a critical factor: values and motivations. But overlooking these can have critical consequences for...
Team Effectiveness and Domino Derailers
Improve team effectiveness by understanding domino derailers—how someone’s stress response can trigger a negative cascade that impacts the entire...
The 2024 Derailers of the Year
According to annual tradition, The Science of Personality podcast cohosts review the 2024 derailers of the year. What made the list? Find out.
Three Types of Social Influence: Conformity, Compliance, and Obedience
Why are people susceptible to conformity, compliance, and obedience? Personality explains our responses to these types of social influence.
Unraveling the Psychological Drivers of the Salem Witch Trials
What does psychology reveal about the Salem witch trials? Learn how mass hysteria and social dynamics drove colonial America’s infamous witch hunt.
Learning from Failure
Learning from failure can have a positive effect on our career development. Learn why we should embrace failure, not avoid it.
Why Equity Matters to Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
Despite the recent SHRM announcement, equity remains central to successful diversity and inclusion efforts. Here's how you can prioritize it.
Workplace Competition: Why We Compete at Work
Understanding why we compete at work can help accelerate organizational success. Read about the causes and outcomes of workplace competition.
A New Frontier: The Dark Side of the Entrepreneurial Economy
Dark-side personality characteristics may attract workers to roles associated with the entrepreneurial economy. Find out how.
Are Generations Really That Different?
How much do generational differences matter to personality? Find out what we learned about generational effects in personality data.