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David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On September 16, 2021

Category: Business Frustrations, Careers, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Getting the Job Done, Jury Consultants, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Managing Employees, Small Business Success, Trial Consulting

We at Magnus been working with a new employee recently to get him up to speed so that he can work effectively. Because Megan has been with us for quite a few years, I haven’t had to train anyone in some time, so it is an interesting experience to look at our training list and […]

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On September 16, 2021

No offense to any of Magnus’ wonderful employees, but hiring, training, and supervising employees is my least favorite part of owning and operating a business. I know what I am doing, I always get my work done correctly and on time, and it slows me down anytime I have to deal with the latest issue […]

Passive/aggressive behaviors

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On September 14, 2021

Category: Careers, Employment, Getting Through Life and Work, Growing Old is Not for Sissies, Life Outside of Work, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Managing Employees, Psychology

Many people believe they know someone who is passive-aggressive. But, does the average person, without a psychology background, really know what the term, “passive-aggressive” means? Within psychology, there exists a psychological disorder known as passive-aggressive personality disorder, also known as negativistic personality disorder. This disorder has the following characteristics: overall negativism; persistent feelings of being […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On September 14, 2021

Category: Careers, Employment, Getting Through Life and Work, Growing Old is Not for Sissies, Life Outside of Work, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Managing Employees, Psychology

I struggle in responding to Melissa’s post about this one because I don’t think I’ve ever had the displeasure of dealing with someone who is totally passive aggressive. Instead, my point of reference to someone exhibiting passive aggressive behaviors is my own mother. She was quiet, sweet and kind to everyone to such a degree […]

Extend a hand

A Point of View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On September 9, 2021

Category: Business personalities, Careers, Common Courtesy, Getting Through Life and Work, Giving Back, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Psychology

In a recent round of interviews, I experienced some things I had not thought about in a quite a while. First though, I should say that it has been several years since I had to go through this process and various things have changed. The job “ad” was different than ever and involved more online […]

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On September 9, 2021

Category: Business personalities, Careers, Common Courtesy, Getting Through Life and Work, Giving Back, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Psychology

I have always admired David’s willingness to help people. That is one of the things we have in common! David goes out of his way to help people who need help and often, those in need of help are strangers who don’t expect anyone to help them. This recent example of a job applicant is […]

My Three Sons

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On September 7, 2021

Category: Common Courtesy, Getting the Job Done, Getting Through Life and Work, Giving Back, Growing Old is Not for Sissies, Life Outside of Work, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Partnerships, Psychology, Work-Life

David is one of the three sons of the late Carole and Herman Fauss. David is the eldest son, followed by Dale, then many years later, Stephen. Unlike many families with whom I am familiar, David and his brothers share a harmonious existence. None of them have ever been in any kind of trouble, there […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On September 7, 2021

Writing this a few months after my parents’ deaths, it is interesting to reflect on how we three sons/brothers worked together well. We missed a few details; there was so much to be done to look after our parents’ affairs. But, we worked together in ways that apparently aren’t the case in all families. I […]

Trial team members, not vendors or facilitators

A Point of View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On September 3, 2021

Category: Business Frustrations, Entrepreneurship, Jury Consultants, Litigation Research, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Marketing your Business, Psychology, Small Business Success, Trial Consulting

I’m writing this on a Monday, so I’m going to vent a little. This is a topic I’ve had on my list to write about for quite some time; I just never got to it, in part, because I don’t like to venture into areas of self importance. But, here I go. As trial consultants, […]

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On September 3, 2021

Please note: I am not writing my part of David’s post on a Monday; furthermore, I think David’s topic is appropriate regardless of the day of the week! This being said, there is nothing, absolutely nothing, wrong with being a vendor. In fact, some of my favorite things are sold by vendors: hot dogs being […]

Ralph and Dorothy

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On August 31, 2021

Category: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Getting Through Life and Work, Growing Old is Not for Sissies, Life Outside of Work, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Psychology, Small Business Success

David and I met Ralph and Dorothy Kaufman in 1992, when we moved into our home in Lighthouse Point. For many years, they lived across the street from us during the winter months. They had a lovely waterfront home, which they had owned since the 1970s, where they came to take a break from their […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On August 31, 2021

Category: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Getting Through Life and Work, Growing Old is Not for Sissies, Life Outside of Work, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Psychology, Small Business Success

I think one aspect of writing these blog posts has been to take time to consider how many people we’ve randomly met, somewhere or another, throughout life. Some of these connections have created unique, life long bonds though they may have started in very simple ways. When we bought the house back in 1992, much […]

Go ahead: It’s okay to call me “Doctor”

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On August 24, 2021

Category: Business Frustrations, Careers, Common Courtesy, Jury Consultants, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Psychology, Trial Consultants

The last time someone correctly referred to me as “Ms.” was before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 1984. That was a long time ago, however, many people, including family members and friends (all of whom should know better) are reluctant to address mail or otherwise refer to me as “Dr.” Although I earned a […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On August 24, 2021

Category: Business Frustrations, Careers, Common Courtesy, Jury Consultants, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Psychology, Trial Consultants

This post reminds me of a memory from my teen years, when talking with a friend about the father of another friend who was a professor at a college in Jacksonville. He was a sociologist, and my friend said she asked him, do I call you “Mr. Key or Dr. Key?” He answered, “well, I […]

CYA, Part 2

A Point of View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On August 19, 2021

Category: Business Frustrations, Entrepreneurship, Getting the Job Done, Jury Consultants, Jury Research, Litigation Consultants, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Trial Consultants, Trial Consulting

A recent experience prompts this post. I got a call from an out of state prospective client about a case in “our backyard” of south Florida. Turns out, they were surprised by the judge in the case who told them to get ready, fast, for trial. It caught them off guard a bit, and they […]

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On August 19, 2021

As David and I have mentioned many times in past posts, there are numerous reasons why Magnus is retained for mock jury research, focus groups, attitude surveys, witness preparation, and jury selection. Some times, attorneys are motivated to hire Magnus because they want to improve their odds of winning their case. A long time client […]

Audley

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On August 17, 2021

Category: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Getting the Job Done, Life Outside of Work, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Small Business Success

I have a friend named Audley Bain. Audley and I have known each other since 1992, when we were introduced by the late Ralph Kaufman. Ralph and his wife, Dorothy, lived across the street from David and me during the winter months (they were “snow birds” from New York) when we lived in Lighthouse Point. […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On August 17, 2021

Category: Careers, Entrepreneurship, Getting the Job Done, Life Outside of Work, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Small Business Success

Audley was at the house today. And, not a moment too soon, as it had been too long since he was there. In a Florida summer, the frequent rains wreak havoc with his plans to get to each of his customers’ yards on a timely basis. And, with those rains, the grass (and weeds) grow […]

Pride v. Humility

A Point of View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On August 12, 2021

Category: Business personalities, Careers, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Getting the Job Done, Getting Through Life and Work, Life Outside of Work, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Marketing your Business, Mental Health, Psychology, Small Business Success

Certain words or phrases catch my attention depending on their usage. I’m thinking today about how often one hears “I’m humbled to win this award…” It could be an athlete, musician, actor, or anyone whose work is recognized. What strikes me is what I perceive as a false sense of humility. Winning recognition should make […]

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On August 12, 2021

When I think of the word, “proud,” I smile and think of Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon, known professionally as the character she played onstage, Minnie Pearl. Minnie Pearl usually opened her stage appearances with a signature phrase: “How-dee! I’m so proud to be here!”. Never did I hear her say, “Hello! I’m so humbled to […]

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