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Narcissism and self-esteem have very different developmental pathways and outcomes.

New research suggests that body postures can reveal our emotions to other people—and maybe even change how we feel inside.

How ignorance and a little ego threat can make us ridiculously over-confident.

Never underestimate the power your own insecurities can generate.

Whether you want to find joy in your body, or just greater self-acceptance, these four strategies from psychologists and activists — and, yes, nudists — might help.

Can ‘confidence-whisperer’ Nate Zinsser help Jamie Waters boost his wavering self-belief?

Can ‘confidence-whisperer’ Nate Zinsser help Jamie Waters boost his wavering self-belief?

You can’t stop people making demands on your time and energy, but you can develop assertiveness skills to protect yourself

When we want people to change, we typically tell them what to do. But what if we flipped the script and asked them for their wisdom instead? Behavioral scientist Katy Milkman PhD explains the power…

Five tactics to silence the person trying to make you squirm.

The long read: The troubled times we live in, and the rise of social media, have created an age of endless conflict. Rather than fearing or avoiding disagreement, we need to learn to do it well

Bridge the divide with thoughtful conversation techniques, next-level listening, and a dip into the science of changing minds.

"Unconscious leadership happens when we aren't self-aware, which puts fear in the driver's seat."

How to turn Ignorance into Power

We often undervalue what we inherently do well.

The trouble with ignorance is that it feels so much like expertise. A leading researcher on the psychology of human wrongness sets us straight.

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