Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about community, joy and the future of work. If you’ve ever worked for an inspirational leader, you know ...

Motivation and inspiration are words that often get used interchangeably, but they are not the same. While motivation is sometimes described as a short-term “push” to take action, inspiration is ...

What turns you on? I don’t mean sexually, but motivationally. Do you find that goal-setting is second nature to you? Are you drawn to uplifting quotes that talk about our better nature? People in my ...

Being an inspirational leader requires being both visionary and empowering, at both individual and team levels. Inspirational leadership is – on the surface - associated almost solely with ...

Words can hold a lot of power, and it is often said, "The pen is mightier than the sword." While words can uplift and inspire others to take on challenges and hardships in their lives, they can also ...

A centerpiece of my men's health advocacy is what I call the proximity of motivation — powerful inspiration that resides directly in front of us but is too often overlooked. This inspiration can be ...

In the sport of swimming, setbacks are inevitable. We miss qualifying times, fail to hit that personal best we were aiming for, and have bad days at practice. There’s no question that these things ...

Real talk: Mornings can be tough. Whether your to-do list is too long, your inspiration's gone missing, or you just prefer sleeping late, starting the day can sometimes be more of a slow crawl than a ...