Backhanded compliments are like emotional Trojan horses—on the surface, they sound nice. But crack them open and they’re packed with projection, insecurity, and veiled judgment. These kinds of ...

Confidence doesn’t land the same way with everyone. For people who are still uneasy about themselves, it can hit like a mirror they’d rather not look into. The discomfort often shows in quick ...

Ever notice that some people seem to exude confidence, but there's something about them that seems a bit off? Sometimes, what appears to be self-assuredness is just a facade covering insecurity.

There's nothing wrong with having expectations for people when you speak with them. For that reason, people with seriously ...

What qualifies as a personal superpower in today's world? Confidence. It lifts spirits, fuels resilience, drives learning and growth, and sparks accomplishment. People are drawn to those who project ...

People love to talk about themselves. On dates, in the office and especially on social media, you'll often hear others trying to make themselves seem impressive. It rarely works, says Adam Grant, a ...

There are people who do everything, work late, say yes to everyone, wear what makes them uncomfortable, laugh when they’re not okay, agree when they actually don’t. And when it’s over, they go home, ...

In a previous blog post, I offered four tips for spotting people who feel insecure. Now it’s time to provide tips on how to help them. The people in our life who are insecure can make life tough for ...

For a variety of reasons, from limited financial literacy to persistent financial struggles, financial insecurity is a common experience for many Americans of all ...

For a variety of reasons, from limited financial literacy to persistent financial struggles, financial insecurity is a common experience for many Americans of all income levels. For You: If a ...