Listen "Ep. 319: Kari Olsen - Breakthrough Approaches for Enhancing Collaboration and Team Synergy"
Episode Synopsis
What happens when you mix a lifelong fascination with business, a love of personality quizzes, and a career in academic research? You get Kari Olsen, Department Chair at Utah Valley University and this episode’s featured guest! Join host Adam Larson as he chats with Kari about how our unique personality traits shape the way we work, especially in the world of accounting. Kari shares his journey from delivering newspapers as a kid to leading academic teams, revealing why understanding human behavior is more relevant than ever for organizations. The two discuss everything from the surprising upsides of traits like narcissism, to how managers can use personality insights to build stronger, happier teams. Whether you’re a leader or an employee, you’ll pick up practical tips and fascinating stories that can help you work better with colleagues (and maybe learn a little about yourself along the way). If you’re curious about how personality shapes performance and culture at work, you won’t want to miss Kari’s fresh take, packed with research and relatable advice!
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