Because of my background and who my clients are, these blogs are written for interviewing, investigations, inspection, and audit communities, but their applicability beyond those arenas should be apparent.  That is especially true here. This is about being in tune with those around you.  Being sensitive to trauma in its many forms and appearances.  Beyond that, work is but a

I suspect that many of you have not heard about WISCI, or you think I have a spelling disorder, or have been drinking too much of it.  Up to last week, I, too, was unfamiliar with the name or the research that could be very beneficial to our work in interviewing.  Upon learning about it, and considering it importance, I

These blogs are clearly written for the interviewing, investigations, inspection, and audit communities, but I hope you all see applicability across the board. They would help in sales, in teaching, in community service, and even in leadership, God forbid.  Beyond that, work is but a slice of our lives impact, so really, I want them to also improve relationships and

Last week we talked about evidence-based practices and examined the issue of influence vs. persuasion in our interviews.  Today we will look at creativity and the necessity to develop and employ it to be successful in our interactions. Much like the last two weeks, I ask you to do another New Year’s self-assessment to identify whether changes are necessary to