Close the loop with something solved, even if small. A simple statement, such as, “OK, we’ve got a clear next step,” can give ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lindsay Kohler is a behavioral scientist and future of work expert. Emotional intelligence is one of the most sought-after skills ...

On Jan. 1, I was blessed to be on NH’s Mount Moosilauke for my 29th New Year’s Day, a personal tradition going back to 1988 (although I missed a few years when I worked overseas). I summited 25 of ...

Your emotions at work aren’t fixed, even when they feel completely overwhelming during high-pressure situations. We can change them (with some effort and practice) to improve our performance, enhance ...

When you seek to understand the perspective of another person, you are practicing empathy. When empathetic communication is encouraged at work, individuals feel more comfortable speaking openly, they ...

Ten years ago, on what could’ve been a perfect Friday evening, my boss shamed me in front of my entire team. Vasundhara Sawhney is a senior editor at Harvard Business Review. Explore HBR HBR Store ...

There are times when my emotions really get in my way. When I perform on stage, fear of failure makes my heart race and throat clench. Or when a friend says something hurtful to me, I can’t stop ...

Emotions are the responses we have to things happening around us. They are sometimes used interchangeably with mood and feelings, which is a common misunderstanding. Emotions like hunger give rise to ...

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own and other’s emotions. People who are high in EI tend to have more satisfying personal and professional ...