Self-control is a highly prized quality in our society. The ability to walk a straight and narrow path while resisting the temptation to deviate is something we admire in others and strive to attain ...

Last autumn, horrific wildfires raged near our home. People we knew were losing their houses left and right. In the midst of disaster, I had to leave town for work. To make myself feel better, I typed ...

Human beings have a deep-seated desire for certainty and control. Several studies show this need serves at least two important purposes. First, it helps us believe that we can shape outcomes and ...

Lenin once said, “Trust is good, but control is better” – and many a modern manager seems to agree. One sees precious time and resources plowed into paper-pushing, form-filling, and the drafting of ...

Coercive control refers to a pattern of controlling behaviors that create an unequal power dynamic in a relationship. These behaviors give the perpetrator power over their partner, making it difficult ...