“Humility is the first step in self-reflection,” writes Christopher M. Bellitto in his new book, Humility: The Secret History of a Lost Virtue. “It makes us have second thoughts. It opens us to our ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. A new study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology ...

Do you ever find yourself mulling over your beliefs and opinions, thinking about why and how you came to hold a certain conviction, perhaps even questioning whether you might be wrong? Or maybe you ...

An expression some people tend to say when another person thanks them for something is “no worries.” Although this statement of gratitude may be expressed when there is reason to worry, often it is in ...

In the intricate dance of professional life, ego can be both a helpful ally and a formidable foe. A healthy dose of ego can provide confidence and drive, allowing individuals to assert themselves and ...

Elise Ji Young Choe receives funding related to this research from a grant from the John Templeton Foundation on "Intellectual Humility and Religious Leaders." Steven Sandage receives funding related ...