In my last column, I shared a story about my own shortcomings with compassion and asked you to reflect with me. At first, only a few of you responded, fewer than usual. It left me wondering if I might ...

Thirteen year-old Alita told me she knew there was something wrong with her—something that made her “less than.” She felt that, somehow, she was “marked” and deeply unacceptable—even ugly—inside. She ...

In this conversation Neha Bhatia and Reshma Piramal, Practice Leads at The Karuna Practice( reflect on how compassion, ...

Empathy is essential for leadership—but constant caregiving can extract a heavy toll on leaders. We even see such leaders within our own teams who struggle to watch them burn themselves out. So how ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about leveraging neuroscience to create remarkable leadership. This article is more than 2 years old. In today’s world of ...

Ash Wednesday, Ariana Duduna '28 argues, is a way for Catholics and non-Catholics alike to reflect on their mortality rather ...

It’s late in the afternoon when the knock comes on the office door. A parent has arrived, visibly upset about a decision made earlier in the day. As you speak with them, their voice tightens. Your own ...

When tragic events happen, no matter how far away from us they are, it's hard not to pay attention. Many of us empathize with the people in these situations and wonder how we can get involved, or if ...

Self-compassion is the ongoing practice of relating to yourself kindly and fairly. It is especially helpful during times of stress and suffering. Self-compassion is not kicking yourself when you’re ...

If you’re someone who regularly tries to understand people’s emotions and help those in need, you might consider yourself to be an empathetic and compassionate person. But, although these words are ...

I grew up in Poland when it was a communist country. I know that communism is not an alternative. So what is the solution? It's right here, in our brains. Many people's perception of capitalism is ...