When we have greater self-esteem, our confidence soars, as well as our feeling of self-worth, general happiness and motivation. Unsurprisingly, this is backed up by science as brain scan studies have shown that, when self-esteem is high, we are more resilient and less hurt by rejection or failure, and we become less exposed to anxiety. …

Are you happy? It’s a simple enough question, but for some it can be very difficult to answer. Although data from the Office for National Statistics shows happiness in the UK to have been rising since 2011, those everyday stresses of life – trouble at work, social media anxiety, political uncertainty – aren’t going anywhere …

Weeding out narcissists in interviews isn’t always easy. Candidates come prepared with bullet-proof answers to the stock questions. They know how to highlight their best qualities — and leave out the not-so-great ones. That’s why some companies think outside the interview box to make absolutely sure they don’t hire a dud. So what’s a hiring …

According to science, if you want to actually keep your New Year’s resolution, it’s better to start it February first. Why? Because the hubbub of celebrations and back-to-work chaos in January often gets in the way of thoughtful commitment to our goals. Whether you take that advice or not, it points to a powerful truth. …

In Robert K. Greenleaf’s classic 1970 essay, “The Servant as Leader,” he recorded his personal observations over the course of 38 years (while employed at AT&T) and confidently determined that the best leaders are “servant leaders.” Since that time, the servant leadership movement has gained steady momentum while being practiced by some of the most …