In order to resolve conflict constructively, so that all parties are satisfied with the outcome, a person must be able to hold all the opposing ideas, positions, and perspectives in mind at the same ...

Sometimes, I just want to hit the “easy” button. Stay in my lane. Do what’s comfortable. Then, I realize that life is an adventure, best shaped by authenticity. We live in a vibrant community with ...

We have all probably heard a variation of the phrase “don’t judge others until you walk a mile in their shoes.” The meaning of it is to take time to imagine what life is like for other people before ...

Empathy is more than a buzzword—it’s a foundational skill. The ability to recognize and understand others’ emotions—and to respond in ways that are constructive and caring—can help adolescents build ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anna Shields, organizational conflict and workplace mediation expert. High-functioning teams don’t avoid conflict; they use it to ...

Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of IKEA, realized that being a good leader required being a good mind reader. “I see my task as serving the majority of people,” he said in an interview to Forbes. “The ...

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Daniel D. Pratt presents five perspectives on teaching gathered from several years of research across five different countries. These perspectives are presented in both theoretical and practical forms ...