Apr 27, 2021

Among the scholars who study the world of work, Paul Spector is a giant. A 2012 Indiana University study and a 2019 Stanford University study listed Paul as one of the 10 most influential business management researchers worldwide. In this episode, we discuss:

- The field of occupational health psychology and why it...

Apr 26, 2021

Co-hosted by organizational psychologist Ben Baran and management consultant Chris Everett, The Indigo Podcast takes an evidence-based approach toward solving problems at work and in life in a way that's always thoughtful and spit-out-your-coffee funny. The Indigo Podcast is on all major platforms including...

Apr 21, 2021

Even with the best hiring and coaching, good organizations and leaders need to be ready to fire someone who isn’t working out. Letting poor performers linger doesn’t help anyone. But firing people isn’t an activity to be taken lightly. It’s full of emotions and lasting consequences. It’s one of those things...

Apr 14, 2021

When it comes to managing people, one of the toughest parts is hiring. But if you want a good organization, you have to get hiring right. The good news is that there’s a mountain of evidence about how to hire people. Listen in, and we’ll explore: 

- The challenge of selection

- A process backed by 100 years of...

Apr 7, 2021

Leading people is hard. It’s especially hard when many of the people you’re trying to lead don’t like you. But you have to lead anyway. In this episode, we talk about what you can do, exploring: 

- Situations in which leading other people is challenging
- The central nature of trust and leadership
- Implications...