Organizations claim to hire and promote based on competence, but most of that judgment happens through communication — ...

When asked, "What is your company's core competence?" many companies answer, "Our technical strength" or "Our sales ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kathy Caprino, M.A. covers careers, leadership and personal growth. As a former corporate vice president, family therapist and now ...

The video argues that success often rewards confidence more than actual competence. It says overconfidence, self-promotion, ...

We often admire and reward self-confidence—especially in leadership circles and boardrooms, where a confident stance can open doors. But how often do we stop to consider whether that confidence we see ...

Competence is the most neglected contributor to self-esteem. So much emphasis in the “self-esteem movement” that began in the 1970s was placed on ensuring that children felt loved that the role of ...

Ms. Brooks is a professor of law and policy at Georgetown Law. In the past month, the Delta variant has driven up the number of new Covid cases by tens of thousands, thrown America’s pandemic response ...