Identity development during adolescence and emerging adulthood encompasses the processes by which individuals explore, commit to and integrate values, beliefs and roles to form a coherent sense of ...

Jim Carlough is a leadership coach & bestselling author, helping leaders thrive in an AI-driven world. He’s also the IAOTP Top CSO for 2025. About 15 years ago, my boss pulled me aside after a brutal ...

An identity crisis is a phase many people go through when they question or reassess who they are. A search for identity is common during the teenage years but people may also reassess their lives ...

The world is always quick to tell us who to be and what we should want—often setting unintended guidelines for what defines success. Sometimes these external forces may conflict with what we believe.

Your life story is more than a simple sequence of events; it’s a powerful tool that shapes your identity, guides your choices, and influences your future. This concept, called “narrative identity,” ...

Part five of a series in which I gather insights from experts in leadership, diversity, and wellness. Faith transitions are profound and often challenging periods in a person's life. They involve ...