Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Many of us assume that staying quiet at work is the safest option. They worry that speaking up could make them look uninformed, ...

Have you ever looked around to see colleagues, who seem to put in half the effort, get all the recognition and attention just because they talk a lot? Maybe you thought to yourself: These people have ...

We all want to feel valued at work. Sadly, even the most extraordinary employees are not indispensable. Still, we should take the necessary steps to make sure that we are top of mind when it comes to ...

I wrote more than my share of group papers in my university courses because many of my teammates never showed up to meetings, and when they did, their work was usually poor. I didn’t want to take over ...

Getting promoted isn’t always just about working hard; sometimes, it’s about putting your effort in the right direction. Even high-performing employees can unknowingly sabotage their progress and end ...

Has anyone ever told you, "Great job!" or "That was impressive!" — only for you to respond with, "I got lucky," or "It was nothing!" If you're downplaying your accomplishments at work, you're ...