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Preparing for Cultural Immersion

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Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On May 9, 2017

Category: Business Partnerships, Business personalities, Jury Research, Life Outside of Work, Litigation Research, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Psychology, Travel, Work-Life

In this final post in the series about David’s and my road trip to the Mississippi Delta, I will describe some of the things we did (well, mainly, I did these things) to prepare ourselves for immersion into a culture very different from our South Florida existence. As I mentioned in a previous post, one […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On May 9, 2017

Category: Business Partnerships, Business personalities, Jury Research, Life Outside of Work, Litigation Research, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Psychology, Travel, Work-Life

This post illustrates a significant difference in Melissa’s and my personalities. Her level of preparation for trips such as this is much more than is mine. Domestic, or international, this is the case. I have always done my homework in life as well. But, I am more interested in experiential and visual immersions when traveling. […]

Power of Words: Plantation ≠ big farm

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On May 2, 2017

Category: Employment, Getting the Job Done, Getting Through Life and Work, Jury Consultants, Jury Research, Life Outside of Work, Litigation Research, Litigation Tips, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Psychology, Travel, Trial Consultants, Trial Consulting

This post is third in a series of posts about David’s and my experiences in the Mississippi Delta. We had fun times, but as usual, we learned some unexpected things from people we met during our trip. One of Magnus’ long time and favorite clients is named Orman Kimbrough. Orman is a native of Greenwood, […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On May 2, 2017

Sometimes it is the “little” surprises that happen while traveling that are the most memorable. I, too, found the plantation/big farm revelation mind opening. It is also a reminder about the evolution of language. The “de-sexisming” of language seems to have mostly evolved. Gone are mailman, stewardess, chairman of the board, replaced with the gender […]

Po’ Monkey

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On April 18, 2017

Category: Getting Through Life and Work, Jury Research, Life Outside of Work, Litigation Consultants, Litigation Research, Magnus, Magnus Insights, Magnus Research, Psychology, Travel, Trial Consultants, Trial Consulting, Work-Life

During the summer of 2016, in July to be specific, David and I took a road trip to the Mississippi Delta. The purpose of our trip was to learn about, and experience first hand, blues music. As every serious fan of rock and roll music knows, and according to Muddy Waters, “The blues had a […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On April 18, 2017

I had no idea what to expect when we ventured out on this Mississippi trip. I, too, read up a bit, but was still not sure. Melissa had done more research and her knowledge of the Blues is stronger because she has spent many years absorbing information while playing bass guitar. She has gained a […]

Blogger from Way Back

A Point of View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On March 30, 2017

Category: Getting Through Life and Work, Life Outside of Work, Marketing your Business, Small Business Success, Travel, Work-Life

In thinking about our blog, which is about 3.5 years old, and has well over 300 hundreds posts. It has been a challenge from time to time to keep up with the pace we set for ourselves of 2 posts (1 each as primary writer) per week. Sometimes, we are ahead of ourselves by a […]

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On March 30, 2017

Category: Getting Through Life and Work, Life Outside of Work, Marketing your Business, Small Business Success, Travel, Work-Life

I learned something about David today as I read his latest post. I never knew, until now, that David was a “blogger” over 30 years ago with his creative newsletters from Australia! What a cool and efficient way to keep family and friends informed of his exciting adventures in an exotic land that many of […]

B&Bs v. hotels – what kind are you?

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On March 21, 2017

Category: Business Travel, Getting Through Life and Work, Life Outside of Work, Travel

I have traveled, for both business and pleasure, for decades. I have traveled extensively throughout my native state of Florida, in all 50 states in the U.S.A., and in many places internationally. Over the years, I have developed a keen understanding of the types of accommodations where I like to stay, when possible. I include […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On March 21, 2017

Category: Business Travel, Getting Through Life and Work, Life Outside of Work, Travel

When I did the backpacking thing in Europe (and Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and more) after a year of grad school “down under,” I found myself in many youth hostels, with many varied types of accommodations. These included open air co-ed bunk beds in Fiji, to double rooms in Paris and Madrid – with bathrooms […]

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

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David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On November 24, 2016

Category: Business Frustrations, Getting the Job Done, Litigation Tips, Managing Employees, Marketing your Business, Partnerships, Psychology, Small Business Success, Travel, Trial Consulting, Work-Life, Workplace Technology

This expression which is the title of this post is credited to English author Charles Caleb Colton’s writing in 1820. I don’t feel flattered. To explain, Melissa and I formed Magnus Research Consultants, Inc. in 1993. We worked hard to come up with a name that fit many criteria we established for our new, nameless, […]

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On November 24, 2016

I respectfully disagree with Mr. Colton about being flattered by imitation. Think about it. Is imitation leather flattering to real leather? Is eating imitation cheese ever a good idea? What exactly is imitation crab imitating? I could go on. When David and I discovered that one of our competitors had copied our name, we were […]

Escape route plan

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On September 27, 2016

Category: Business Travel, Getting Through Life and Work, Life Outside of Work, Travel

In today’s world of increasing violence in places we once thought were safe, advisories regarding noting the closest exit have become commonplace. For example, movie theaters routinely show public service announcements prior to the film that contain a message about the location of all exits. I have always been on the alert for exits, regardless […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On September 27, 2016

Category: Business Travel, Getting Through Life and Work, Life Outside of Work, Travel

It is difficult to expand on what Melissa has written in this blog because, to me, the concept is common sense. But, it probably isn’t in the world we inhabit today. Further, the distractions we face in crowds, or even alone with our phones or other electronic devices, limit the ability for some people to […]

GPS (orientation x3)

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On September 20, 2016

Category: Business Frustrations, Business personalities, Careers, Employment, Getting the Job Done, Getting Through Life and Work, Small Business Success, Travel

In medical settings, and in psychological assessments, patients are almost always asked 3 important questions: (1) Who are you/What is your name?; (2) Where are you, right now?; and (3) What time is it? People with cognitive impairment are often unable to answer these simple questions and sometimes, they become confused as to why they […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On September 20, 2016

Category: Business Frustrations, Business personalities, Careers, Employment, Getting the Job Done, Getting Through Life and Work, Small Business Success, Travel

Oriented X3. I’ve certainly seen this concept utilized in the medical arena, especially as it relates to cognitive testing. But, in thinking of the broader context about which Melissa writes, it occurs to me that there is another way we commonly relate to this concept. That is, “the lights are on, but nobody’s home.” We […]

Around by Tampa

A Point of View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On September 13, 2016

Category: Business Frustrations, Business personalities, Business Travel, Careers, Employment, Getting the Job Done, Getting Through Life and Work, Litigation Tips, Travel, Trial Consulting

As some readers of David’s and my posts know, I am a fourth generation Floridian who was “born and raised” in Fort Myers, on Florida’s Gulf coast. Fort Myers was a small town when I grew up and many things we needed, for example, specialty medical care, were not available there. My family spent quite […]

Another View

David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On September 13, 2016

Category: Business Frustrations, Business personalities, Business Travel, Careers, Employment, Getting the Job Done, Getting Through Life and Work, Litigation Tips, Travel, Trial Consulting

I’m from the east coast of Florida, Jacksonville to be specific. Before I met Melissa, I had been to Tampa and a few other west Florida cities only a few times. I certainly knew the basic geography, but not necessarily the most efficient routes to get to places like Ft. Myers, or even Tampa. So, […]

If you see something, say something

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David H. Fauss, M.S.M.

On September 8, 2016

Category: Business Travel, Common Courtesy, Life Outside of Work, Travel, Work-Life

In the brave new world we live in since 9-11-01, we all have extra concerns when traveling, especially flying. Melissa and I were traveling home from client meetings in Atlanta recently when we experienced an event that made the new realities more real than ever. I was seated at the lounge near the gate, waiting […]

Another View

Melissa Pigott, Ph.D.

On September 8, 2016

Category: Business Travel, Common Courtesy, Life Outside of Work, Travel, Work-Life

Although it would have made things simpler to intervene if we had been able to understand what was being said by the man and woman who were fighting in the Atlanta airport, without a doubt, the tone of their voices indicated something was terribly wrong. In addition, their interpersonal violence, in the form of shouting […]

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