WorkCookie - Get Ahead with Industrial/Organizational Psychology in the Workplace Ep. 305: Personality at Work - The Hidden Driver of Behavior and Performance
May 11, 2026
55:47
We discussed what personality really means in a workplace context, and why it matters more than most organizations realize. From daily interactions to long-term performance, personality shapes how people think, behave, and respond to challenges.
We also explored how understanding personality can improve teamwork, leadership effectiveness, and overall organizational outcomes. In this Episode: Tom Bradshaw, Natasha Desjardins, Christine Mikhail, Paulette Elliott, Dr. Jagadesh Chander, Peter Demusi, Rashid Abuelmaali, Mayme Doubmia, Nick Krueger, Lee Crawson, Rohan Thompson. Citations.
We also explored how understanding personality can improve teamwork, leadership effectiveness, and overall organizational outcomes. In this Episode: Tom Bradshaw, Natasha Desjardins, Christine Mikhail, Paulette Elliott, Dr. Jagadesh Chander, Peter Demusi, Rashid Abuelmaali, Mayme Doubmia, Nick Krueger, Lee Crawson, Rohan Thompson. Citations.
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