Understanding Our Multitudes: Lessons from Reb Rebele [Part 1]

What if your personality isn't as fixed as you think?

In this Meaningful Work Matters two-part episode, psychological scientist and organizational behavior expert Reb Rebele joins Andrew to explore how understanding personality dynamics can help us navigate meaningful work more effectively.

Drawing from research at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Melbourne, Reb challenges common assumptions about authenticity and explains how different aspects of personality can be intentionally adjusted to meet goals while maintaining sincerity.

Key Takeaways:

• Everyone contains multitudes: We all have different sides to our personality that we can express in different situations
• Authenticity isn't about consistency: Being "true to yourself" means acknowledging and working with your various authentic expressions
• Resource management is crucial: Expressing different aspects of your personality at work requires understanding your energy needs and restoration patterns
• Strategic self-regulation: Learn how to be "the right version of yourself at the right time" through intentional personality regulation

About Our Guest:

Reb Rebele is a psychological scientist and advisor who teaches at the University of Melbourne and who’s research on personality psychology and organizational behavior has been published in leading academic journals and outlets such as The Atlantic and Harvard Business Review.

Part 2 of this conversation, coming out next week, Reb and Andrew explore the dynamics of collaboration and generosity in the workplace.

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