Manipulation isn't always a conscious act of malice. Experts reveal 10 common phrases people often use that, while seemingly innocuous, can subtly influence others and mask underlying manipulative ...

During the past two years, my client, a CTO in a multinational corporation, had been leading a secret project of her own: tracking manipulators at work and determining how to best work with them.

The judge described Zhenhao Zou, 28, as a “very bright young man” who used a “charming mask” to hide that he is a “sexual ...

Manipulative behavior, according to “The Masks of Manipulation” is defined as, “a type of social influence that aims to change the behavior or perception of others through abusive, deceptive ...

When a manipulator tries to blame-shift: Stay calm while internally reminding yourself what is happening. “I don’t agree with your interpretation of the situation, ...

James Ensor’s “The Skeleton Painter” (1896), which is on display in “In Your “Wildest Dreams: Ensor Beyond Impressionism” at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, in Antwerp, Belgium.

If the core of a manipulator’s story stays the same—important facts, people, etc.—they are most likely telling the truth. Memory can change over time, but it should not change the core facts ...

10 signs and traits of a master manipulator (who is trying to control you): 1. They often lack insight into their behaviors and actions. Master manipulators are experts at prioritizing their own ...

Manipulators have a whole range of tactics they can use to make others do what they want. The best ones can bend you to their will before you even realize what’s happening. You can protect ...

If You Answer Yes to These 4 Questions, You May Be a Manipulator, According to a Cognitive Behavior Expert. People who are covert manipulators don’t always recognize what they’re doing.