This is the second post in a series on cognitive biases. A cognitive bias is a mental shortcut or heuristic intended to spare us time, effort, or discomfort—often while reinforcing our self-image or ...

Years ago, a client, I’ll call Jaden, sought therapy with me after taking a medical leave from work for stress disability. Jaden relayed a string of unfortunate events that unfolded within a few ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tima Bansal is an award-winning professor of strategy. It's remarkable how smart, experienced executives systematically make ...