Lying is rarely just about deceiving others. In my years of working with clients and business leaders, I’ve observed that chronic lying typically stems from a deeper psychological need for protection.

Few people, if any, can confidently say they have never told a lie. Lying is a universal behavior- whether a small fib or a major deception, we have all tried to wiggle out of a sticky situation with ...

We are raised to believe that honesty is always the right path. From bedtime stories to classroom rules, the message is drilled in early: Telling the truth makes you a good person. But the reality?