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Do you want to lead at work but don’t have a title or a team? Good news: you don’t need either. Influence doesn’t require authority. Some of the most impactful leaders earn results long before they hold a formal title. Case in point: informal leadership drives group efficacy, boosts productivity and strengthens team relationships. The key is creating impact from your…

Most companies treat employee development like an expensive luxury. Career development is the first thing to cut when budgets are tight and something to splurge on when profit margins are healthy. It’s the opposite. Gallup data from January 2024 reveals companies that prioritize employee development are 11% more profitable than their competitors. But profitability is just one benefit…

What do individual musical preferences say about personality? How does personality affect the type of music a person enjoys? And what does AI have to do with our musical preferences? The connection between music and psychology isn’t as much of a mystery as some might assume. Current research shows a strong connection between music and personality. On episode 130 of The Science…

The pandemic sparked a new era of leadership. As employees struggled with challenges from health concerns to remote work adjustments, leaders responded with increased empathy, flexibility and understanding. The “nice boss” emerged as the gold standard of leadership. Fast forward to today, and the tide has shifted. Across industries, managers are now abandoning empathetic leadership…

The world of personality psychology is familiar with the perennially hot topic of personality change. A recent article theorizes a decline in conscientiousness, particularly among young adults. It also shows a decrease in agreeableness, extraversion, and emotional stability. So, can personality change? If so, is it changing right now? On episode 132 of The Science of Personality,…