Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, is the cornerstone of human connection. Yet, some individuals consistently exhibit a profound deficit in this crucial capacity, ...

While often sensationalized in fiction, the traits associated with sociopathy and psychopathy are very real and can ...

Dr. Martha Stout, in her book "The Sociopath Next Door," notes that this charm can quickly dissolve once they achieve what ...

These include superficial charm and intelligence, pure rationality, a cheating personality, lack of remorse, irresponsibility, and being emotionally shallow.

The reflex to stamp on the narcissist label has falsely conflated any cruel or deceitful behavior with narcissism, says Craig Malkin, an instructor at Harvard Medical School, the author of Rethinking ...

In the same way, strong leaders attract talent, trust and collaboration not through superficial charm, but through purpose-driven vision and deeply held values. Vigilance and protective instincts ...