Experiencing a professional setback can be one of the most challenging moments in any career. Whether it’s missing out on a promotion, facing criticism, or failing to meet a critical goal, these ...

Have you ever stayed quiet in a meeting even though you had something valuable to say? Or avoided trying something new because you were scared of failing or being judged? Most of us have been there, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kara Dennison writes about careers, leadership, and the job market. More than 70% of professionals experience imposter syndrome or ...

Before you say a single word, people are often already making judgments about your confidence, competence and credibility based on the way you hold yourself. Nonverbal communication, also known as ...

You can be great at your job and still feel like you're not getting anywhere. That's because the missing personality trait that can hold you back at work, even if you're really good at your job, isn't ...

Low confidence in the workplace is more common than you might think. Even the most confident and efficient person in your office might secretly be battling low confidence and have opted for a ...

When my son was in the first grade, his teacher pulled me aside one afternoon while volunteering. She said, “Linda, I don’t get it. John has everything in life — he’s smart, handsome, athletic, and ...