Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sho Dewan is a career expert who covers work, top jobs, and business. In the modern, fast-paced workplace, technical skills are ...

If someone tells you to "bring your whole self to work," don't listen, says psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic. Like many other workplace platitudes, the intention of the phrase is "truly positive, ...

Imagine a workplace where employees don’t wait for instructions, micromanagement doesn’t exist, and innovation flows organically. This is the world of self-managed teams—groups of individuals trusted ...

Andrea Millar, CPA/PFS, thought she knew what really mattered. Getting good grades in school and going above and beyond at work were part of her being. But she came to the realization that work was ...

A recent paper in Current Opinion in Psychology by Thielmann and Burghart explores the limits of self-knowledge, why it matters, and how we can strengthen self-awareness. In this article, I discuss ...

We all love the idea of high self-esteem. It feels amazing to believe in yourself, to radiate confidence, and to earn admiration from others. No wonder the self-help industry is overflowing with books ...

A recent study published in Current Psychology provides evidence that employees who believe they are physically attractive tend to be more willing to speak up and share their ideas at work. This boost ...