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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about strong leadership, career strategy, and managing up. Some people simply say, “Yes,” to everything, because they’re ...

There has been a lot of interest lately in what it takes to be a good person. I’ve previously argued that it is about practicing cardinal virtues. But virtues are abstract and hard to conceptualize.

Being a good person is relatively subjective compared to things like intelligence or competence, but when you meet someone with a kind heart or good intentions, you likely notice right away. From ...

With the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death and the Easter and Passover holidays behind us, coupled with the current craziness with the federal government, it seems an ideal time for us to ...

We all like to think we're good people. We hold doors open, give when we can, and try not to be rude. But then at some point have you ever sat back and wondered: Am I really a good person? Or do I ...

Take a minute to picture a charismatic person in your life. Maybe it’s your former boss who could command a conference room in seconds, or that one friend who drinks in every word you say, making you ...

There are some phrases that, if your adult kid uses, might mean they are a very good person. These phrases show that they have consideration and empathy for others' feelings and understand the ...

Actor Jeff Goldblum talks about what he's learned about being a good person with NPR's Rachel Martin for Wild Card. Every week on NPR's Wild Card, Rachel Martin asks guests to choose questions to ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Some people seem nice on the surface, but deep down, ...