Character

Feeling Pain?

Sebastian Siegel | Posted 11.14.2009 | Living


Sebastian Siegel

Be inspired by your challenges, not defeated. Be empowered if you feel wronged, not angry.

Health Care, Character, Journalism, and America's Future

Steven G. Brant | Posted 11.13.2009 | Media


Steven G. Brant

President Obama called on America's journalists -- and the media executives for whom they work -- to recommit themselves to the standards of journalism that Walter Cronkite practiced.

Wilderness Warrior: Douglas Brinkley's New Historical Epic of Theodore Roosevelt Has Key Lessons for Our Time

Paul Abrams | Posted 09.02.2009 | Green


Paul Abrams

When Roosevelt preserved a natural wonder or habitat, he was accused of being a socialist. The same battles are still being waged against the same forces and with the same terminology.

What Psychological Science Says about Obama and What Makes an Effective Leader in Trying Times

Todd Kashdan | Posted 07.25.2009 | Politics


Todd Kashdan

When Obama shows a combination of openness and restraint, the international community in turn, shows a readiness to meet him and improve existing relationships.

YouTube and MySpace Leaves "No Space" for a Generation

Francesca Biller-Safran | Posted 07.13.2009 | Living


Francesca Biller-Safran

A generation suckled on the need to be constantly seen and heard leaves a generation that is heard and seen, but doesn't listen much.

True Success in Times of Change

Tom Morris | Posted 06.18.2009 | Home


Tom Morris

The wisest people who have ever thought about positive achievement have left us bits and pieces of powerful advice for attaining true success in anything we do.

Greed Is Good. No, Greed Is Bad. No, Greed Is Irrelevant

Barry Schwartz | Posted 05.24.2009 | Business


Barry Schwartz

In December, at a press conference, then president-elect Obama observed of leaders of financial institutions that "they must ask, not just is it profitable, but is it right."

Happiness Myth No. 1: Happy People Are Annoying

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 04.05.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

As I've studied happiness over the past few years, I've learned many things that surprised me. Each day for weeks, I'm going to debunk one "happiness ...

Positive Psychology: Hard Core 'Happiness' Nerds -- and Goldie Hawn

Kari Henley | Posted 03.01.2009 | Living


Kari Henley

Instead of psychologists spending all their time focusing on anger, depression and fear, they've decided to research the other end of the emotional spectrum, via Positive Psychology.

A Touch of Reality in Print and on Screen

Danny Groner | Posted 02.14.2009 | Entertainment


Danny Groner

Last night, as part of her book tour, Semple spoke with Sex and the City executive producer, Darren Star, about the process of writing her novel, This One is Mine.

Secret Memo From Bush: "Don't Throw Up Just Yet!"

Steven Denlinger | Posted 10.15.2008 | Business


Steven Denlinger

I think it's very possible the Bush administration might be willing to make bad financial decisions in the short run just to keep the Republican Party in power.