RICHARD BOYATZIS, PROFESSOR, CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY

He/she sets high standards and then gets into a downward spiral and crisis of confidence. These people are focused on their weaknesses and mistakes.

To cope up with stress, these people need to understand that much of their stress is self-inflicted and they need to take some pressure of...

There are two ways in which leaders develop their personal styles:

1. High self-monitors are naturally able to try on different styles until they find a good fit for themselves. They adapt to the demands of a situation without feeling fake. They care about managing thei...

We need to understand the need to love ourselves and see our failings are part of the human condition. Instead of criticising ourselves, we can take a balanced view of the situation.

Apart from less stress, people who cultivate high self-compassion are less likely to have headaches, back p...