Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. If you’re successful in your career, chances are you had a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a behavioral statistician sharing my research in leadership development. Hand holding magnifier glass to searching red human ...

Kids choose positive or negative role models based on whether they have a growth or prevention mindset. A growth mindset looks toward goal accomplishment while a prevention mindset focuses on avoiding ...

Have you ever had a role model? Someone in your unit, platoon or squadron? Someone in your family or friend circle? Maybe you admired someone on television or in the news and wanted to be like them?

An analysis of the effect role models have on students' motivation in studying STEM subjects points to new ways to deploy these leaders in order to encourage learning across different populations. An ...

Elisabeth Kelan receives funding from a Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowship (MRF-2019-069) and a British Academy grant (SRG20\200195). This research was funded by a British Academy Mid-Career ...

“Being a role model is the most important kind of educating.” —John Wooden In June 2025, shortly after the NBA Finals, journalists interviewed Vaughn Alexander, the father of Oklahoma City Thunder ...

People who are “works in progress” can be more inspiring than the preordained successes of powerhouse figures. Credit...Camila Rosa Supported by By Katty KayClaire Shipman and JillEllyn Riley Female ...

Who Should Young Swimmers’ Role Models Be? As age-group swimmers, we often find ourselves looking up to the best in our sport. A great example is Michael Phelps. Many current swimmers grew up watching ...