Source: Image by geralt on Pixabay. From partners and close friends to co-workers and famous people, what affects how we perceive other people? One line of research suggests that we tend to assume ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Leadership Strategist Dan Pontefract covers leadership and culture. If you’re looking to solve problems more effectively, the key ...

How is it that two people can see the same thing and have a completely different understanding of what happened? Two leaders can look at the same numbers, hear the same news or face the same challenge ...

A new study published in the Journal of Cognition provides evidence that what we know influences what we hear. Researchers found that when people listened to pairs of words and nonsense words spoken ...

If you’re a long-term employee, it’s not only frustrating when your colleagues have an outdated perception of you—it can stymie your professional growth. How can you align your reputation with your ...

How our perceptions change with the passage of time! How often have we perceived the wrong scenario, only to realize our mistake too late. A rush to judgment can lead to disaster, such as a business ...

Professional attire can enhance credibility, boost self-confidence and influence first impressions. Consistently presenting yourself well builds trust, strengthens client relationships and supports ...

We all like to think we're fair and impartial, but let's be real: everyone has hidden biases. These biases can sneak into how you treat people, affecting interactions and relationships in ways you ...

There are some universal truths about time. There are sixty seconds in a minute. There are 365 days in a year (except for leap years that have 366, of course). There are 24 hours in every day. Try as ...