Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Small mistakes can boost likability, humanize competence and deepen connection.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. Great leaders want to do their best, inspire people and ...

Confidence isn’t built from constant success but from how we recover when things don’t go as planned. For children, experiencing small mistakes can be powerful training in resilience, self-trust, and ...

We all make mistakes. Human error is inevitable, from forgetting a meeting to fumbling a significant project. Yet, few things evoke as much anxiety and shame. We hide ...