Richard Rohr, an American Franciscan friar and writer on spiritual issues, believes that each of us is addicted to our habitual ways of doing and thinking about things. He calls this tendency ...

Why it matters: Pattern recognition drives problem-solving, navigation, and strategic thinking, making it a valuable skill for learning, work, and social interactions. How to train: Daily short ...

Tessellations aren’t just eye-catching patterns—they can be used to crack complex mathematical problems. By repeatedly reflecting shapes to tile a surface, researchers uncovered a method that links ...

Sariki Abungwo, Founder/CEO of Blesatech. Helping small business owners to start and grow their businesses by leveraging marketing systems. A leader’s journey is marked by their ability to identify ...

Many school districts and policymakers are stepping up efforts to teach students the skills they need to be prepared for the jobs of the future. One big area of focus is STEM. Jobs in science, ...

Imagine Jo: Everyone in Jo's life recognizes her as an outstanding problem solver. She's the type of person who seems capable of almost anything. Jo excels at intuitive problem-solving. Over her life, ...

Problem-solving therapy (PST) helps individuals manage stress by breaking down challenges into practical, manageable steps. The aim of the therapy is to help people cope more confidently with ...

Start with trust and end with speed. When it comes to solving complicated problems, the default for many organizational leaders is to take their time to work through the issues at hand. Unfortunately, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. John Hall covers entrepreneurial topics that help companies grow. Many attributes go into strong leadership, such as having a ...