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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Perspective-taking games are a great way to teach kids empathy and social skills. These activities encourage children to step into someone else's shoes, understand different viewpoints, and respond ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. The only thing worse than going through a difficult situation is dealing with clueless people along ...

As a consultant and researcher in the leadership space, I have witnessed firsthand both the impacts of strong connection and empathy, as well as the consequences of their absence. I have come to ...