Precarity has become so commonplace in academe that even some of the tenured have adopted its cruel tactics. There is no other way to explain how those who espouse the most progressive of politics in ...

From commercials to pop culture, our children are bombarded with messages that tell them it's better to get than to give. Yet, it's in giving that ultimately we may reap the most significant rewards, ...

Editor’s Note: In the wake of the ubiquitous Ice Bucket Challenge, Americans looked like a fairly generous lot. But based on data collected in 2010 for the University of Notre Dame’s Science of ...

During the Southern California fires, good leaders are showing that an empathetic approach makes a world of difference to employees. The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership ...

I’m skeptical about the benefits of compassion meditation. Scientists, like humans generally, fall into the trap of looking for explanations that suit them best. Meditation may indeed do all that is ...

Recently I received a wonderful two-part teaching. In the evening I heard a lovely talk about a Buddhist view of generosity. As the teacher described it, generosity is, begins with, and grows from ...

How to Be Generous (Even When Your Budget Isn't)Sometimes the hardest part of being a friend is feeling helpless when someone you care about is struggling. We all want to fix it, to be the one who ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William Arruda covers personal branding, leadership, and careers. Micro generosity doesn’t take a lot of time or effort, and it’s ...

Prominent American sociologist Randy Hodson coined the term “management citizenship behavior” (MCB) in a 2002 article and it still rings true today. His research concluded that MCB reduces conflict ...

The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of top leaders and experts who pay dues for access to peer learning, thought leadership, and more. It’s clear that the ...

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A friend of mine recently faced an impossible decision. Bo and his immediate family had moved from Germany to Charleston, South Carolina, for a job opportunity for his wife. He suspended his career as ...