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 ...

Have you ever looked forward to a concert, beach vacation, or party only to find yourself not enjoying it as much as you thought you would? You may be suffering from overly high expectations, says ...

When I was a young adult, I loved the song “Did I Happen to Mention” by Julia Fordham. In the song, Fordham laments the potential loss of her lover and sings, “I need another good friend like I need…a ...

Don’t get me wrong, coding tutorials are a fantastic place to start to learn programming. I have done my fair share of ...

Small talk may be more important than you think. So, you’re ready to find your next job. What’s your interview strategy? This week on New Here, we learn why making a good first impression in a job ...

We all know how important it is to make a good first impression. The positive or negative feelings about us that a person develops during our initial interaction with them set the course for the ...

First impressions matter in work, friendships, and romantic relationships. When we meet someone for the first time, we decide if that person is someone we want to spend time with and get to know ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Transformative Travel: I look at how travel can change lives. This article is more than 2 years old. How to make money online: ...

Sometimes it can feel like an obligation to show gratitude. It reminds me of going to my grandma's house and making sure to eat every last bite on my plate so she wouldn't think I was ungrateful. So ...

On a recent weekday afternoon, Xuan Zhao popped into the post office shortly before it closed. The man helping her was incredibly patient and went out of his way to assist her with a pile of packages.