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From an experienced organizational psychologist comes a unique guide to learning how to better read and understand people and make improved, more informed business decisions about them - including choosing the right employees, fostering relationships in the workplace, resolving conflicts more effectively, and optimizing your performance on the job - using the science of personality.Psychologists widely agree that five key traits define our personalities - intellect, emotionality, sociability, drive, and diligence. Unlike emotions, which are transitory in nature, these traits determine our behaviors, including our motivations, social inclinations, reactions to crisis or complexity, patterns of thinking, and more.Organizational psychologist Dr. Richard Davis is an expert in assessing personalities.
About the Author
Richard Davis is a political science professor who studies political communication. He is the author of several books, book chapters, and journal articles on various topics including the Internet and politics, the political impact of talk radio, online political discussion, the U.S. Supreme Court nomination process, and the relationship between the U.S. Supreme Court and the press. In addition, he has been a political activist and a consultant to candidates for office. He is a past chair of the Political Communication Section of the American Political Science Association.
