Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lindsay Kohler is a behavioral scientist and future of work expert. According to new research out of HEC Paris, 83% of business ...

Confidence is crucial. It inspires audacious acts, elevates teams and spurs businesses to grow. But too much of it? That’s trouble. Overconfidence can tamper with decisions and bury risks in plain ...

Humans show many psychological biases, but one of the most consistent, powerful and widespread is overconfidence. Most people show a bias towards exaggerated personal qualities and capabilities, an ...

Overconfidence gets a bad rap. We typically think of it as a negative – conjuring up pictures of failed projects and disasters. It’s true that a lot of catastrophes can be blamed on overconfidence but ...