In leadership, understanding the nuances of human behavior is essential for effective management. Two terms often used interchangeably are "sensitive people" and "emotional people." While they may ...

I’m the kind of person who absorbs the emotions of other people. If someone I know is stressed out or depressed, I feel it, too, resonating with their pain. Sad movies—heck, even sappy commercials—can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kathy Caprino, M.A. covers careers, leadership and personal growth. In today’s society, being viewed as “highly sensitive” can ...

Have you ever noticed that some of the most sensitive people are also the strongest? When it comes to inner strength, or resilience—the ability to cope with difficult situations, deal with stress, and ...

Although you clicked on this post, you may not want to be called sensitive, let alone highly sensitive. To many people, sensitive is a dirty word. It sounds like a weak spot, a guilty admission, or, ...