In a series of articles, I explore each of the 11 character dimensions in the Leader Character Framework, as described in the MIT Sloan article “Make Leader Character Your Competitive Edge.” I am ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mary Crossan is a professor and global expert in strategic leadership The passing of Pope Francis, the ensuing Conclave, and the ...

Film actor Morgan Freeman said: "Self-control is strength. Calmness is mastery. You have to get to the point where your mood doesn't shift based on the insignificant actions of someone else. Don't ...

To be gentle is often equated with being passive, fragile, or easily overlooked - a liability rather than a virtue. But the ...

Many of us want to regulate ourselves better. But sometimes, when thinking about this, we develop tunnel vision. We might only think of one or two routes that could help us achieve healthy ...

Neuroticism may moderate the relationship between certain personality traits and self-control, and the interaction effects appear to differ by the type of self-control, according to a new study.

A good friend was complaining about her son who spent money way too freely and without concern, putting himself into debt on multiple credit cards. At the suggestion that perhaps it would help him to ...

These are comments I might get when people learn about my lifestyle. I’m one of those annoying people who eat lots of fruits and vegetables, exercise five times a week, save a portion of their salary, ...