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 ...

Every year, nearly half of all Americans start the year with a resolution to change something about their lives. People make goals to try to be healthier and happier versions of themselves. But most ...

Character strengths represent core personal traits that enable individuals to thrive and contribute meaningfully to their communities. As a central theme within positive psychology, these strengths ...

As a tribute to the upcoming Character Day which promotes the science of character strengths around the world, I’m sharing 10 recent research studies on VIA character strengths. Since the science of ...

On the occasion of National Youth Day, here are books that bring together Swami Vivekananda’s most formative works for young ...

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 scientific squabble over how to define self-control draws from an unlikely source: A story from Greek mythology. Sailing home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, Odysseus longed to hear the Sirens’ ...