Self-awareness is a trait that's often discussed but rarely understood. It's more than just knowing what you like or dislike. It involves a deep understanding of who you are, including your emotions, ...

In the Chandogya Upanishad (c. 7th century BCE), Indra, king of the Vedic gods, and his nemesis, Virochana, king of the asuras (anti-gods), go to the temple of the creator god, Prajapati, to learn the ...

Margaret Andrews offers a route to the self-understanding that can help make leaders more successful. There is a temptation to believe that — for all the talk of the need for authenticity and empathy ...

A recent paper in Current Opinion in Psychology by Thielmann and Burghart explores the limits of self-knowledge, why it matters, and how we can strengthen self-awareness. In this article, I discuss ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kevin Kruse covers leadership development & emotional intelligence. It sounds like common sense to say that to be a good leader of ...

Dr. Jasvant Modi, a respected philanthropist and physician, is a follower of Jainism and an advocate for its use in all parts of life and education. Jainism, with its ancient roots, centers on ...