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Bob

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On November 17, 2020

Category: Business Partnerships, Careers, Getting Through Life and Work, Jury Consultants, Life Outside of Work, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Travel, Work-Life

There are lots of people named Bob. And, there are lots of others who are named Bobby, Robert, Robbie, or Rob. But, when I say “Bob” without mentioning a last name or when I say “my Bob,” there can never be any doubt about to whom I am referring. My Bob is Dr. Robert K. […]

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David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On November 17, 2020

Category: Business Partnerships, Careers, Getting Through Life and Work, Jury Consultants, Life Outside of Work, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Travel, Work-Life

When Melissa says “I got a text message from Bob” I automatically ask “which Bob?” We have several Bobs in our lives – all making our lives better. I first met Bob well after Melissa and Bob finished their Ph.D. program, when Bob was teaching in Louisiana. We had a memorable visit to his campus […]

Don’t move to golf community then complain about golfers

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On November 10, 2020

Category: Common Courtesy, Getting Through Life and Work, Life Outside of Work, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Psychology

People are funny. Some people are funny, in the sense they are full of mirth, while others are funny, as in odd, strange, and curious. Several years ago, when David and I were looking at places to re-locate from our long time home, we arrived at the house we would ultimately buy. The owners of […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On November 10, 2020

Category: Common Courtesy, Getting Through Life and Work, Life Outside of Work, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Psychology

Fortunately, Melissa and I have the ability to laugh at things like the experience with the seller of our home saying she hated the golfers. (For that matter, she told us, wine in hand at 2:00 p.m., that she hated the house…) We have also looked at houses and had the ability to consider “environmental” […]

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

A Point of View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On November 5, 2020

Category: Business Frustrations, Business Partnerships, Getting the Job Done, Jury Consultants, Magnus, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Small Business Success, Trial Consultants, Work-Life

By now, readers of these posts know that Melissa and I often use lyrics, song titles, or music references thus, this title is borrowed from a David Bowie song. In thinking of the content for this post, I came up with several potential titles. I kept the simplest of them but also considered “Time for […]

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On November 5, 2020

Category: Business Frustrations, Business Partnerships, Getting the Job Done, Jury Consultants, Magnus, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Small Business Success, Trial Consultants, Work-Life

I am a person who thrives on change. I dislike following the same old routine, day after day, year after year. This being said, it amazes me that Magnus Research Consultants has been located it the same office since 1996! That’s almost 25 years! (Although Magnus was founded in 1993, it was based in David’s […]

I’ve Got a Bartender Ear

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On November 3, 2020

Category: Business personalities, Careers, Common Courtesy, Entrepreneurship, Getting the Job Done, Getting Through Life and Work, Giving Back, Life Outside of Work, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Psychology, Trial Consulting

There are many inspirations for David’s and my posts, but the most common source of my inspirations is music. I love music, more than I love psychology, and the interrelationship of music and psychology is fascinating to me. One of my favorite musicians is Jimmy Buffett, who wrote a song called, “School Boy Heart.” There […]

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David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On November 3, 2020

It is fascinating to observe Melissa being approached by friends, and, with some regularity, strangers, with their problems. Sometimes, significant problems. She has told me that it was, in part, because of this frequent occurrence that she studied psychology. But, beyond that bartender ear, listening is a very important skill for business and life – […]

Exercise for the Brain

A Point of View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On October 29, 2020

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

When writing the recent post on learning new things, I was reminded of several conversations I had with Dr. Frances Kinne about brain exercises. She did many things to keep her brain active, mainly due to her incredibly active schedule. It made me tired sometimes hearing about it. But, one seemingly small thing she did […]

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On October 29, 2020

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

David is a proponent of taking varying routes to and from familiar places, while I often prefer taking “the long way home.” Similar to the 1979 song by Supertramp, “The Long Way Home,” I often select the scenic route, instead of the faster, more direct, route when I am driving. For example, I have lots […]

Serendipities

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On October 27, 2020

Category: Common Courtesy, Entrepreneurship, Getting the Job Done, Getting Through Life and Work, Giving Back, Life Outside of Work, Magnus Insights, Marketing your Business, Mental Health, RoadWarrior, Travel

Once in a blue moon, things work out better than I had ever hoped they would. I will refer to these events as serendipities. My dear sister-in-law, Jeanette, and I were recipients of a serendipitous surprise last year when we were celebrating her birthday at a lovely beachfront restaurant. In the middle of our fantastic […]

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David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On October 27, 2020

I’ve been reading a series of books by Michael Reisig, titled Road to Key West. They are “light reading” about treasure hunting, set in the Florida Keys and in Central and South America; nothing heavy, just fun. Anyway, there is a recurring line in the books “Sometimes the Gods, they get bored and they throw […]

Creative Bursts

A Point of View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On October 22, 2020

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

As I write this, I’ve already written 4 other posts this afternoon. That’s the way this process works for me. I don’t know how creative I am when writing these, but the point is they happen in bursts. I’ve found it takes finding the right frame of mind, and perhaps, some quiet time, to think […]

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On October 22, 2020

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

Between the two of us, David is definitely more creative than I am. As a photographer, he has an artistic side about which many of Magnus’ clients are unaware. When David is in the “zone” on one of his photo safaris, it is a good idea not to bother him. I am easily bored and, […]

Clipped Wings

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On October 20, 2020

Category: Business Frustrations, Business Travel, Careers, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Getting the Job Done, Jury Consultants, Life Outside of Work, Litigation Consultants, Litigation Research, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Mental Health, RoadWarrior, Travel, Trial Consultants

Due to recent world events, most people’s lives have changed in ways that would, previously, have been unimaginable. Although some of my retired friends and family members tell me that they stayed home, often alone, before the pandemic and thus, haven’t noticed many changes in their daily lives, the rest of us have noticed lots […]

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David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On October 20, 2020

Melissa and I have posted much about travel for work or pleasure, including a list of places we’ve been (https://magnusinsights.com/2016/06/ive-been-everywhere/). And, we have generally enjoyed our travels. Sure, it is tiring and stressful, but the rewards are many. Our work requires travel to the trial venue so that our case assessments are conducted based on people […]

I’ve Got a Lot to Learn

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On October 13, 2020

Category: Business personalities, Careers, Entrepreneurship, Getting the Job Done, Getting Through Life and Work, Life Outside of Work, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Psychology, Work-Life

I’ve got a lot to learn. In fact, I’ve got more things to learn than time remaining in my life to learn about them. I learn new things every day. The learning process, for me, never stops. In my occupation as a social psychologist, I routinely read about the new research in my area. I […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On October 13, 2020

Thinking one knows everything about everything, or even everything about one thing, is usually a sign that the know it all person is badly mistaken. There are always more things to learn and those at the top of their professions, or specialities, know that. There are people who believe they know just enough to get […]

Bob Arnold

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On September 15, 2020

Category: Business Relationships, Careers, Getting Through Life and Work, Life Outside of Work, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Travel, Work-Life

I met Bob Arnold in 1986, relatively soon after David and I started dating. At the time I met Bob, he was a client of David’s when David was employed as a professional photographer. David was eager to introduce Bob and me, due to the fact that we are both self described “Beatles freaks.” For […]

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David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On September 15, 2020

Category: Business Relationships, Careers, Getting Through Life and Work, Life Outside of Work, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Mental Health, Travel, Work-Life

Back when I worked as photographer, I focused (get that) on a few types of clients. One was the corporate market; public relations departments were usually my point of contact. I was doing quite a bit of work for a large hospital, and someone new was hired in its PR department. She suggested I meet […]

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