E47: Inside the Mind of Leaders: Sébastien Page Talks Personality, Team Dynamics, and Workplace Happiness
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Step into the mind of Sebastian Page, chief investment officer and author of "The Psychology of Leadership," as he joins Dr. Bobbi Wegner for an eye-opening conversation on what really drives high-performing teams. From dissecting the power of personality traits to challenging popular myths about happiness and leadership, this episode delivers practical insights, candid stories, and surprising science-backed truths. Whether you're curious about why disagreeable leaders sometimes shape the best outcomes or how a Netflix binge could actually fuel your performance, you won't want to miss this engaging dive into the psychology of work.
Sébastien Page is a Chief Investment Officer, author, and organizational psychology enthusiast. He oversees investment strategy across equities, fixed income, and alternatives for T. Rowe Price, managing over $500 billion in assets. His passion lies in exploring leadership through the lens of personality psychology, performance, and decision-making. Sébastien’s latest book, The Psychology of Leadership, examines how leaders think, react, and show up when stakes are high and the answers are unclear. He is a frequent speaker, podcast guest, and advocate for applying science-backed positive psychology to the workplace.
KEY TOPICS
The science vs. perception of happiness: why wealth and fame aren’t what drive fulfillment [04:03]
Personality traits at work: balancing conscientiousness and openness for building high-performing teams [09:57]
Agreeableness and conflict: how healthy disagreement fuels innovation and psychological safety in teams [22:21]
Leadership effectiveness: why consistently exerting authority signals low team cohesion [30:40]
Rest as performance fuel: Simone Biles and reframing downtime as a key to resilience [41:12]
Todays guest, Sébastien Page, can be found online at:
Sébastien’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Leadership-principles-leadership-individuals/dp/1804090921/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Sébastien-page/
Your host, Dr. Bobbi Wegner, can be found online at:
Groops: https://www.joingroops.com/
Harvard Extension School Faculty Spotlight: https://youtu.be/zwLai-lu-pk?si=GpKNhtxVvTrS3-pu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiwegner/