As we face a future of considerable uncertainty, the people who can learn new skills, especially those with resilience and a growth mindset, will be the most valuable. So next time you’re filling a job, shift how you evaluate applicants. Don't just focus on 'does this

As a society, we tend to focus on prodigies, the young stars in their fields. But looking at the people at the opposite end of the timeline offers lessons that can benefit us all. When looking at people who succeed later in life, the message is a simple one: Your

Grit predicts who will accomplish challenging goals. Research done at West Point shows that grit (courage and resolve; strength of character) is a better indicator of which cadets will make it through training than achievement test scores and athletic ability. Grit predicts the likelihood of performance in stressful jobs and

Warren Buffet's most straightforward advice that made him successful. 1. Get rid of your bad habits and behaviors; most of us have a sense of what's holding us back from reaching our full potential. 2. Don't risk what you have to get something you

When leaders lack self-awareness, they often overindulge in toxic or undesirable behaviors. There are three ways to deal with this: 1. Help them out. Although upward feedback can be suicidal, it is also the most valuable data point to judge leaders’ performance. 2. Learn to cope with their dark side.