At school or in the office, mind wandering is often frowned upon. Students are told to "snap out of it," and employees are nudged back to focus on the task at hand. Yet new research suggests that with ...

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 ...

Complex organizational problems and chaos are silent killers of productivity and innovation. In today’s fractured work environment, they are more prevalent than ever. Political transitions, ...

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, ...