In a series of articles, I explore each of the 11 character dimensions in the Leader Character Framework, as described in the MIT Sloan article “Make Leader Character Your Competitive Edge.” I am ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mary Crossan is a professor and global expert in strategic leadership The passing of Pope Francis, the ensuing Conclave, and the ...

As a tribute to the upcoming Character Day which promotes the science of character strengths around the world, I’m sharing 10 recent research studies on VIA character strengths. Since the science of ...

Neuroticism may moderate the relationship between certain personality traits and self-control, and the interaction effects appear to differ by the type of self-control, according to a new study.

I asked 9,000 people which character strength they wished for to help with their mental health. In other words, to have better mental well-being. The question was open for any of the thousands of ...

You can talk about self-control as the capacity to override impulses, resist temptations, and overturn dominant responses, to advance long-term over short-term goals, and to develop efficient, ...