Author Archive | Melissa Pigott

Racial Attitudes in America

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On June 30, 2020

Category: Business personalities, Careers, Getting Through Life and Work, Giving Back, Jury Consultants, Life Outside of Work, Litigation Consultants, Litigation Research, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Psychology, Trial Consultants

Racial Attitudes in America is a scholarly book published in 1972 and written by Dr. John C. “Jack” Brigham. Dr. Brigham is not only one of the most highly regarded social psychologists in the world, he is my major professor. (For non academic readers of this post, a major professor is the primary professor of […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On June 30, 2020

Little did I know, when I met Melissa, how immersed in the world of psychology, specifically social psychology, I would become. It has been quite an education, and a positive one at that! I took psychology 101, and another psychology course or two in college; more in grad school. But, my real psychological education has […]

“I’ll be there on time if…”

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On June 23, 2020

Category: Business Frustrations, Business Travel, Careers, Common Courtesy, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Getting the Job Done, Getting Through Life and Work, Jury Consultants, Litigation Research, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Partnerships, Psychology, RoadWarrior, Trial Consultants, Trial Consulting

Magnus Research Consultants has, for many years, employed on a part time basis people who work with us exclusively on research days. We call our wonderful part time staff members Research Technicians because they handle numerous technical aspects of our research, including video camera operation, video editing, and oversight of our mock jurors. The majority […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On June 23, 2020

I never thought I’d get schooled in racism along the way when hiring employees. But, it has happened! While Melissa has observed more of these racist incidents directly than have I, ensuring that our team is not negatively impacted by these experiences has forced me into some uncomfortable roles, and required some creativity. With regard […]

Having Fun in Changing Times

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On June 16, 2020

Category: Getting the Job Done, Life Outside of Work, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Psychology, Work-Life

The COVID-19 stay at home orders are, to most people, including me, a drag. They are, in fact, a real drag. No doubt about it. I am a person who loves social activities. I enjoy spending time with my friends, going to rock and roll concerts, traveling, going to community events, eating in restaurants, going […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On June 16, 2020

Category: Getting the Job Done, Life Outside of Work, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Psychology, Work-Life

I second Melissa’s comments about the “safer at home” orders being a drag. We, as Americans, are not accustomed to being told what to do – you know, we are the land of the free and the home of the brave. But certain challenges require certain responses. I will state clearly that I think some […]

Working in Changing Times

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On June 9, 2020

Category: Business Frustrations, Business Partnerships, Business personalities, Business Relationships, Careers, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Getting the Job Done, Getting Through Life and Work, Jury Consultants, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Managing Employees, Marketing your Business, Small Business Success, Workplace Technology

The times, they are a-changin’” said Bob Dylan, in a song of the same name. Oh yes, the times are certainly changing! The times are changing in ways most people could never have imagined. And, the times are changing whether we like it or not. At this point in my long career, I have suddenly […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On June 9, 2020

Dylan may have sung that times were changing, but I’d suggest now, that things have changed. Forever. In some ways, there is no going back. Hopefully, lessons we are learning now will make a difference going forward. A big lesson is that invisible threats like viruses are more lethal than most any weapon of war […]

Four Types of People During Crises

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On June 2, 2020

Category: Business personalities, Careers, Common Courtesy, Getting the Job Done, Getting Through Life and Work, Growing Old is Not for Sissies, Life Outside of Work, Magnus, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Psychology, Work-Life

Since the beginning of the isolation era mandated by COVID-19, the America Psychological Association (APA) has been sending daily emails to its members, including me. I have read all of them and although many of them do not apply to me, due to the fact they concern how to provide psychological therapy to patients via […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On June 2, 2020

I think the pressures of COVID-19 have shown cracks in our societies in ways never before seen. Whether in the political leaders who were “caught with their pants down,” or the fringe members of the public who are, on the one side, out in force with guns exposed demanding the freedom to die, or, on […]

Loners Like Alone Time

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On May 26, 2020

Category: Business Relationships, Common Courtesy, Entrepreneurship, Getting Through Life and Work, Giving Back, Growing Old is Not for Sissies, Life Outside of Work, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Psychology, Work-Life, Workplace Technology

Some people live alone due to circumstances in their life, for example, the death of a spouse, divorce, being a single parent when the last child moves out of the house, etc. Other people truly like to be alone. George Harrison’s first song, written in 1963, was titled “Don’t Bother Me” and famously contains the […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On May 26, 2020

In the current time of forced social distancing, it seems that some people have quickly become more distant than others. I think of friends who live alone and who, most of the time are happy or comfortable with it. But, forced isolation for many people has become more constricting. Under “normal” or at least usual, […]

Writing an Obituary

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On May 19, 2020

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

In the midst of the worldwide pandemic caused by COVID-19, life goes on. And, life, for some people, ends. Many people are, of course, dying from the virus but many other people are dying from other causes. It was against this backdrop of COVID-19 that I received a phone call on Monday, April 6, 2020 […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On May 19, 2020

I’ve not been asked to handle the task of writing an obituary, or providing a eulogy at a funeral – something Melissa has also done on more than one occasion. But, I will add to the tribute to Russ Jones. Way back when Melissa was teaching at UNF, I had a number of occasions to […]

Things We Can Do While Wearing a Mask

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On May 12, 2020

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

Let me begin by saying I intensely dislike being told what to do. Being told what to do, as opposed to being asked what to do (the more politely, the better) has never been one of my strengths. And, when someone tells me that I have to do something for my own good, such as […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On May 12, 2020

It has been interesting as we have collectively adapted, some kicking and screaming, to the pandemic crisis. Masks were a later adaptation with lots of mixed messages. On one particular day, I heard the U.S. Surgeon General recommended masks and the Florida Surgeon General said they don’t help. Or, maybe it was vice versa; that […]

My Suits Have Nowhere to Go

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On May 5, 2020

Category: Business Frustrations, Careers, Getting the Job Done, Jury Consultants, Magnus

Like many people who work in professional settings, since I earned my Ph.D., I have always worked in environments that require me to wear a business suit. “Business suit” was defined by my employers as a dressy blouse, topped with tailored skirt and matching jacket. I was also required to wear “leg covering,” meaning sheer […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On May 5, 2020

Category: Business Frustrations, Careers, Getting the Job Done, Jury Consultants, Magnus

I never thought I/we would be longing for wearing a suit, or for me, a tie. I have not worn a suit in the last 2 months – a time period longer than any in the last 30 years! My suits are literally collecting dust. And, the ties, well I don’t think I will forget […]

COVID-19 was Only One of Many Distractions

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On April 28, 2020

Category: Business Frustrations, Careers, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Getting the Job Done, Getting Through Life and Work, Jury Consultants, Litigation Consultants, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Psychology, Small Business Success, Trial Consulting

How I wish for a workplace free of distractions! On March 12, 2020, when the U.S.A. was still a relatively “normal” place, Magnus conducted a relatively large series of mock trials for a client. Conducting mock jury research requires many days of report writing for me, which necessitates highly concentrated efforts and high level thought […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On April 28, 2020

It often amazes me how much work Melissa and I have to do that has nothing to do with being a trial consultant, things which are not productive, and don’t create any revenue. On this fateful Monday, I found myself seeking out the property manager to report the plumbing problem, then working with him to […]

← Previous 1 … 12 13 14 … 46 Next →

Author Archive | Melissa Pigott

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

About Magnus