Emotions over took, not only tennis star Andy Murray at the 2012 Wimbledon Tournament, but the entire crowd, as they watched Murray give a heartfelt congratulations to Federer and thanks to his [Murray’s] family and the fans who have supported him throughout his tennis career. His opening words, “I’m going to try this [speak] and it’s…
Read MoreOlympians and their Emotions: Kayla Harrison
For years, Kayla Harrison has had two main goals in life: to be World Champion in Judo and to be Olympic Champion. She achieved her first goal in 2010 when she became the first woman in American Judo History to win the World Championships since 1984. She was only 19 years old. This year Kayla…
Read MoreCross Cultural Effectiveness
Management-issues.com has delved into the complex world of cultural relations. Cross-cultural relationships and projects inevitably take more time, more effort, and more patience. Slowing down often goes against the grain of what we’re (mostly Americans) trying to accomplish. Some interesting tid-bits: Americans are very impatient (as if we didn’t already know) but how impatient are…
Read MoreInterview and Interrogation Techniques
Where were you yesterday at 3:45pm? Don’t lie we have your finger prints. Why did you commit this crime? Does this line of questioning sound intimidating? The Daily Beast has some enlightening news. Research was conducted at John Jay College of Criminal Justice through the FBI’s High Value Detainee Interrogation Group. A team of leading researchers formed…
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