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Ep. 305: Personality at Work - The Hidden Driver of Behavior and Performance
Episode 319
Monday, 11 May, 2026

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. American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Personality. In APA dictionary of psychology. Retrieved May 7, 2026, from American Psychological Association. (2018, February 13). Personality: Where does it come from and how does it work? Anaya, B., & Pérez-Edgar, K. (2019). Personality development in the context of individual traits and parenting dynamics. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Psychology. Le, K., Donnellan, M. B., & Conger, R. (2014). Personality development at work: Workplace conditions, personality changes, and the corresponsive principle. Journal of Personality, 82(1), 44–56. McCornack, S. (n.d.). A catalog of 550 words used to describe individual traits of character. Ideonomy.