The Psychology of Work: Why People Do What They Do Inside the Mind of Leaders: Sebastien Page Talks Personality, Team Dynamics, and Workplace Happiness
Step into the mind of Sebastian Page, chief investment officer and author of "The Psychology of Leadership," as he joins Dr. Bobbi Wegner for an eye-opening conversation on what really drives high-performing teams. From dissecting the power of personality traits to challenging popular myths about happiness and leadership, this episode delivers practical insights, candid stories, and surprising science-backed truths. Whether you're curious about why disagreeable leaders sometimes shape the best outcomes or how a Netflix binge could actually fuel your performance, you won't want to miss this engaging dive into the psychology of work.
Sébastien Page is a Chief Investment Officer, author, and organizational psychology enthusiast. He oversees investment strategy across equities, fixed income, and alternatives for T. Rowe Price, managing over $500 billion in assets. His passion lies in exploring leadership through the lens of personality psychology, performance, and decision-making. Sébastien’s latest book, The Psychology of Leadership, examines how leaders think, react, and show up when stakes are high and the answers are unclear. He is a frequent speaker, podcast guest, and advocate for applying science-backed positive psychology to the workplace.
KEY TOPICS
- The science vs. perception of happiness: why wealth and fame aren’t what drive fulfillment [04:03]
- Personality traits at work: balancing conscientiousness and openness for building high-performing teams [09:57]
- Agreeableness and conflict: how healthy disagreement fuels innovation and psychological safety in teams [22:21]
- Leadership effectiveness: why consistently exerting authority signals low team cohesion [30:40]
- Rest as performance fuel: Simone Biles and reframing downtime as a key to resilience [41:12]
Todays guest, Sébastien Page, can be found online at:
Sébastien’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Leadership-principles-leadership-individuals/dp/1804090921/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Sébastien-page/
Your host, Dr. Bobbi Wegner, can be found online at:
Groops: https://www.joingroops.com/
Harvard Extension School Faculty Spotlight: https://youtu.be/zwLai-lu-pk?si=GpKNhtxVvTrS3-pu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiwegner/