Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark C. Perna is a generational expert who covers education & careers. In a world that feels more polarized each day, it’s now ...

Meaning matters. But leaders and managers struggle with how to create day-to-day meaning for their employees. One simple action – asking employees to reflect on what’s been most meaningful to them – ...

It's hard to make the meaningful connections you need to succeed at work. Many people only have surface-level relationships with their colleagues — enough rapport for small life updates or brief ...

People are often hesitant to ask questions of their bosses. That’s understandable: Business environments are traditionally hierarchical in structure and questions, by their nature, can be seen as a ...

The other night, I casually asked my teenage daughter, “Can I have your help with the cat's water bowl?” expecting her to jump up and refill it. Instead, she smirked and said, “Do you want my help, or ...