Before she became an I-O psychologist, Courtney Keim worked as a server and bartender. In this second part of a two-part episode, Dr. Keim reflects on why bartenders make good I-O psychologists, how she chose I-O psych by a process of elimination, and how to read the early warning signs […]
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Courtney Keim on Being an I-O Psychologist All Along (Part 1)
Before she became an I-O psychologist, Courtney Keim worked at a residential treatment center for traumatized boys. In this first part of a two-part episode, Dr. Keim reflects on how those six brutal weeks influenced her later career as an I-O psychologist and professor. Along the way, we discuss integrity […]
Jonathan Noftsier on Going From XO to IO
After 12 years as a Naval Aviator and Marine Corps Officer, Jonathan Noftsier transitioned to a career in I-O psych consulting. In this episode, we talk about Jonathan’s transition from Executive Officer (XO) to I-O consultant, what civilians get wrong about the military, and how to translate military experience for […]
Sy Islam and Gordon Schmidt on Debunking and Testing Business Practices
Should we should spend less time testing our own theories and more time testing business practices as they’re actually implemented in organizations? Can I-O psychologists improve Lean Management? What’s the difference between testing and debunking? All this, and more, in my interview with Dr. Sy Islam (Talent Metrics Consulting, Farmingdale […]
Alison Horstmeyer on Curiosity and Thought Leadership
What’s the difference between an expert and a thought leader? What’s the big deal about curiosity? What’s the shadow side of curiosity? What does too much curiosity look like? If you’re curious, check out this episode with Dr. Alison Horstmeyer (Website, LinkedIn). Transcript This transcript is AI-generated and may not […]