The question of life’s true purpose has baffled humanity for millennia. Philosophers, religious leaders, psychologists, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laurel Donnellan is a compassion advocate focusing on leadership. In these turbulent times, I keep coming back to one theme that ...

The expression “low man on the totem pole”—a colloquial expression signifying someone of little importance—is actually irrelevant in First Nations culture. I argue it should become irrelevant to our ...

Imagine standing at the edge of tomorrow, where the story is overloaded with the uncertainties of environmental crises, social inequality, and economic volatility. This future, daunting as it may seem ...

Abraham Maslow once wrote, “It isn't normal to know what we want. It is a rare and difficult psychological achievement,” but I contend team members ought to try to prove Maslow wrong. Aldous Huxley ...

Here's what I know now: my personal purpose is to create unique opportunities for the people in my life. Whether it's my colleagues, my friends or especially my family, I get the most fulfillment from ...

Purpose is fundamental — not just for corporations but for individuals. While many major companies, like Google and Chevron, prominently feature their mission to emphasize the importance of corporate ...

Feeling that your life lacks purpose and that there are few opportunities for personal growth in older age may precede the development of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a frequent precursor of ...