If you ever watched the iconic show Inside the Actor’s Studio, with James Lipton, you know all too well one of the notorious questions he asked during each interview: “What’s your favorite word?” I ...

Empathy. It’s something that unfortunately, we are finding less and less in this world, but when it does happen, it warms hearts and shines brightly in the midst of any darkness. Knowing that you’re ...

Last night I went to a dinner party and one of the guests was so shy, his face alternated between deer-in-the-headlights to disgust as he observed the rest of us chatting and having fun. As a divorced ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Not all empaths are built equally. Here’s how to tell if your empathy has what ...

Lack of empathy can strain relationships and create significant misunderstandings. Empathy is a key component of emotional intelligence, allowing us to connect with others on a deeper level.