Connecting the Dots Steve Utech & Ryan Gracyalny

In this episode, Ryan and Steve dig into the Agreeableness factor within the Big Five model of personality. Agreeableness is broken down into multiple traits to provide you with a more well-rounded and nuanced understanding of this dimension of personality. Examples around how these traits are lived out are provided so you can better understand the healthy and unhealthy aspects of openness in both your personal life and in the workplace.

In this episode, Ryan and Steve dig into the Openness to Experience factor within the Big Five model of personality. Openness is broken down into multiple traits to provide you with a more well-rounded and nuanced understanding of this dimension of personality. Examples around how these traits are lived out are provided so you can better understand the healthy and unhealthy aspects of openness in both your personal life and in the workplace.

In this episode, Ryan and Steve dig into the Extraversion factor within the Big Five Model of personality. Extraversion is broken down into multiple traits to provide you with a more well-rounded and nuanced understanding of this dimension of personality. Adaptive and maladaptive traits are discussed so you can more easily spot healthy and unhealthy behavior in your personal and work relationships.

Join hosts Ryan and Steve as they delve into the fascinating world of personality psychology in this episode of Connecting the Dots. In this installment, they introduce listeners to one of the most widely accepted models of personality traits: the Big Five.

The Big Five personality model, also known as the Five-Factor Model, provides a comprehensive framework for understanding human personality. Ryan and Steve break down each of the five factors—Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism (Stress Quotient)—and explore how these dimensions interact to shape individual behavior, thoughts, and emotions.

Ryan and Steve illustrate how the Big Five model can be applied in various contexts, from workplace dynamics to personal relationships. They explore the origins of the model, its empirical support, and its implications for understanding human behavior across cultures and demographics.

Join us for our Pilot episode! Steve and Ryan introduce themselves, share why they decided to start a podcast together and give a little taste of what Connecting the Dots is all about: understanding the inner workings of personality, team dynamics, and organizational culture.