Some people just have a way of making things feel a little lighter when they walk into the room. They’re not loud or showy, and they don’t force their presence, but somehow, they shift the atmosphere ...

There has been a lot of interest lately in what it takes to be a good person. I’ve previously argued that it is about practicing cardinal virtues. But virtues are abstract and hard to conceptualize.

Sometimes, the things we can do for our happiness are small and easy: getting a little sun, saying thank you, lending a hand. Other times, they take a little more practice and work. That’s the case ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Navigating the tricky landscape of relationships and interactions with others can sometimes leave you feeling like you’ve given ...

I’ve talked to a former chief of the F.B.I.’s Crisis Negotiation Unit about how to defuse tension during family holidays. Emergency-room doctors about how to avoid accidents. A neuroscientist who ...

With the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death and the Easter and Passover holidays behind us, coupled with the current craziness with the federal government, it seems an ideal time for us to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about strong leadership, career strategy, and managing up. Some people simply say, “Yes,” to everything, because they’re ...