Step right up for the greatest show on earth! Watch as two friends become foes when they battle it out in the ring. In one corner, we have Motivation: a burning and churning force to be reckoned with, ...

Do you hold yourself accountable? It seems like a simple question, but a new study from Harvard University finds that 50% of leaders, including parents, avoid holding employees or children responsible ...

It happens to us all. No matter how enthusiastic we feel about our jobs, there are days when we struggle to get things done. Sometimes excuses to avoid tasks come easily. After all, there are plenty ...

Meeting our fitness goals is an ongoing process, and sometimes, a little extra help is all we need to be successful. Adding an accountability partner to your routine can make it easier — and more fun ...

Habits run our lives. Who you are and what you can accomplish depends largely on routines and behaviors. You are either getting better and becoming the best version ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. Some leaders or work cultures may not consistently provide ...

The one common component in every great success story is motivation: an ever-elusive elixir that allows people to overcome challenges, work around roadblocks and find the drive to persist in the face ...

Yesterday was the birthday of my dear friend EP. I credit EP, as my very first reader, with helping me finish my first novel. EP and I found each other by accident or divine intervention. Here's the ...

Competition can increase motivation, improve productivity and performance, and provide accountability and validation. Here’s how you can use competition to boost your team’s performance. You want to ...

As people prepare to make New Year’s resolutions, local gym coaches are encouraging those who commit to exercise to find a community and other sources of motivation. Exercising with peers is one way ...