Humans are a social species, and we are strongly influenced by the examples other people set for us. I have written frequently about goal contagion—the idea that we often adopt the goals of the people ...

We’ve all heard about the value of young people having a positive role model. Research shows that adolescents who can identify a positive role model in their lives have higher grades and self-esteem, ...

“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 ...

With leadership comes responsibilities. As a leader, your duty doesn’t simply end with ensuring that your team is capable of meeting your business goals in a timely manner. There’s much more that you ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Concerns over school curriculum and the role teachers play in the lives of students have dominated news cycles in recent years, while concepts like racial injustice and gender ...

Pierrick Bouffaron, Operating Partner for Entropia Capital, a global investor in technology with offices in Hong Kong, Luxembourg and NYC. In today's world, role models are those we can easily relate ...

While children look up to and aspire to be like a positive family member or peer, they are more likely to imitate traits of other role models -- including negative role models, which can lead to ...

In a world where societal norms are in constant flux, one of the most profound shifts is the evolution of masculinity. Once confined to rigid definitions of strength, endurance, and dominance, ...