Sometimes, I just want to hit the “easy” button. Stay in my lane. Do what’s comfortable. Then, I realize that life is an adventure, best shaped by authenticity. We live in a vibrant community with ...

I had the good fortune to talk to Ellen Galinsky, the author of Mind in the Making, about her important insights about perspective-taking. Below is our conversation: 1. Why do you think perspective ...

Empathy is more than a buzzword—it’s a foundational skill. The ability to recognize and understand others’ emotions—and to respond in ways that are constructive and caring—can help adolescents build ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anna Shields, organizational conflict and workplace mediation expert. High-functioning teams don’t avoid conflict; they use it to ...

Last month, I wrote about the idea of “criticism” and the ways the arts and humanities allow us, via criticism — that is, interpretation — to understand why we think the way we do. Today, I want to ...

In order to resolve conflict constructively, so that all parties are satisfied with the outcome, a person must be able to hold all the opposing ideas, positions, and perspectives in mind at the same ...

The phrase, “Everyone is going!” made no difference to my parents. “Who’s everyone?” they would inquire. At the time, I didn’t realize I was in my own echo chamber. I’ve written about echo chambers ...

As a consultant and researcher in the leadership space, I have witnessed firsthand both the impacts of strong connection and empathy, as well as the consequences of their absence. I have come to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. The only thing worse than going through a difficult situation is dealing with clueless people along ...