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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We have all probably heard a variation of the phrase “don’t judge others until you walk a mile in their shoes.” The meaning of it is to take time to imagine what life is like for other people before ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...