Many interviewers have seemed uncomfortable with the Ted Williams story, and in particular his not very politically correct assertions about character deficiencies and shame. Personally, I am inspired.

The bottom line is that spin is a form of lying. Does anyone out there really care anymore?

Manipulation — the art of hoodwinking people into giving you what you want — is an age-old problem. And dealing with manipulative behavior requires something more than the well-worn perspectives of traditional psychology.

While so many things are chillingly accurate, there is one thing that bothers me about the portrayal of psychpathy in US television drama Dexter: it’s the way the writers seem to explain how such people get to be the way they are.

Dr Simon’s series continues with the sixth of ‘ten commandments’ of character development: think before you act.

Dr Simon’s series continues with the fifth of ‘ten commandments’ of character development: living for more than the pursuit of pleasure.

Dr Simon’s series continues with the fourth of ‘ten commandments’ of character development: be honest.