Very little time goes by between my encounters with the request to keep an open mind. It has come to the point where I find myself wary of those who say it, and I wonder why they are asking me to keep ...

Having an open mind gives individuals a unique look at the world. Instead of being stuck in their ways, they can adjust to anything life throws their way. They’re not married to one thing or the other ...

Who’s More Open-Minded? This question comes up a lot and often leads to dug-heeled arguments between people closed to the possibility that they’re closed-minded. I count eight popular but flawed tests ...

An African proverb explains why accepting mistakes and staying open to new ideas build wisdom, resilience and personal growth, while fear of being wrong limits learning.

You may think being open-minded at work means being open to new ideas and expressing a degree of flexibility. That is partly true. Being open-minded also means being tolerant, fair-minded and ...

An authoritative, dictatorial or hierarchical manager lets an employee know who is boss at the hiring interview and throughout the individual's tenure with the company. Many find this type of ...

Most of us wish we were smarter. But the best way to get smarter is to be willing to admit your ignorance and your mistakes and learn from them. In short, if you want to be more intelligent, being ...

Changing an opinion after thinking the wrong way is hard. So is sticking to correct beliefs in the face of opposition. Both actions take courage. The challenge is knowing when to concede or dig in, ...

As is most everything in life, being open-minded is hard work. It actually takes conscientious effort. Like being charitable or becoming a violin virtuoso, it requires practice. One does not become ...

My husband always has a dozen unanswered questions rattling around in his mind that cause him to research, dig deeper and find new ways to solve an old problem. I'm not as naturally curious and ...