Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bryce Hoffman writes about leadership, strategy, and decision making. Do you ever find yourself doing something simply because ...

LIFE IS FULL of nuances. Most people aren’t always good or always bad, and the decisions you have to make aren’t all or nothing. There’s usually a middle ground. But if you find yourself constantly ...

We humans are a funny bunch. We celebrate creativity, genius, and success, but often don’t see what it is that gives rise to those traits. We like to think we are fluid, flexible thinkers, but ...

Negative thinking refers to a pattern of thoughts that are often pessimistic, self-critical or are focused on the worst possible outcomes. It is a common human experience to be negative sometimes but ...

"Design thinking," which is gaining traction in the business sector, is about allowing even the most traditional thinker to create fresh, inventive solutions to business challenges by leveraging an ...

The placebo effect is a mysterious phenomenon that happens when someone’s medical symptoms are lessened through the power of suggestion and expectation – for instance if someone’s illness improves ...