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Why People Struggle with Feedback—And How to Change That
Understanding why feedback triggers such responses and learning how to reframe it can significantly improve self-awareness, relationships, and professional success.
Can Personality Tests Really Predict Success?
The growing reliance on personality assessments in hiring and professional development raises an important question: Can psychometric tools like Openmind truly predict career success?
The Illusion of Objectivity: Why You’re Not as Rational as You Think
Our minds are riddled with implicit biases that quietly shape our judgments and decisions, even when we think we are being objective.
What Your Personality Profile Says About Your Leadership Potential
dynamics. Your personality traits significantly influence how you lead, communicate, and make decisions.
How the Openmind Personality Assessment Can Improve Workplace Productivity
In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, understanding and optimizing team performance is crucial.
Are You Sabotaging Your Own Happiness? The Hidden Forces at Play
Happiness is a fundamental goal for most people, yet many unknowingly engage in behaviors and thought patterns that undermine their well-being.
Why We Avoid Tough Conversations—And How to Get Better at Them
Whether it’s confronting a friend about hurtful behavior, giving difficult feedback at work, or addressing unresolved tension in a relationship, we often find ways to sidestep or sugarcoat these interactions.
The Psychological Roadblocks That Keep You From Achieving Your Goals
Achieving personal and professional goals is often framed as a matter of effort, strategy, and opportunity. However, the most significant barriers are frequently psychological, rooted in our own minds.
Are You Underestimating Your Own Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional intelligence (EI) has long been considered a crucial factor in personal and professional success. It affects how we navigate social complexities, make decisions, and regulate our emotions.
How to Improve Self-Awareness Using Implicit Psychometrics
Openmind™ is a pioneering tool that integrates both explicit and implicit attitudes to provide a comprehensive personality blueprint.
The Hidden Side of Impostor Syndrome: When Your Brain Works Against You
Impostor syndrome is widely recognized as a psychological phenomenon where individuals doubt their accomplishments and fear being exposed as frauds.
Why Some People Struggle with Change (Even When They Say They Don’t)
Change is a universal constant, yet people’s ability to adapt to it varies widely. Some openly resist it, while others claim to embrace it.
Are You More Extroverted Than You Think? The Hidden Side of Social Confidence
Most of us believe we have a good grasp of our personality traits. But what if I told you that you might be more extroverted than you think?
Why Some People Are Natural Leaders and Others Struggle
Some people seem to take on leadership roles effortlessly, guiding teams, making strategic decisions, and inspiring others without hesitation. Why is that?
Neuro Balance: The Secret to Handling Stress Without Burning Out
While short-term stress can enhance performance and keep us motivated, chronic stress has severe consequences, including burnout, anxiety, and even physical health problems.
The Hidden Side of Agreeableness: How Being Too Nice Could Hold You Back
Agreeableness has a hidden side that can subtly undermine professional growth, personal boundaries, and even mental well-being.
Conscientiousness vs. Impulsivity: Why You Might Be Less Organized Than You Think
While many people assume they fall squarely into one of these categories, the reality is far more nuanced.
Are You Really Open to New Ideas? The Science Says Maybe Not
Psychological research, particularly in personality science, suggests that openness is not as straightforward as we might believe.
Why Your Brain Lies to You: The Psychology Behind Implicit Bias
Implicit bias is one of the most fundamental and unconscious influences shaping our perceptions, decisions, and interactions.
The Truth About Self-Awareness: Why You Might Not Know Yourself as Well as You Think
The Openmind Psychometric Personality Assessment has demonstrated how implicit attitudes can differ significantly from explicit self-perceptions.