Human Solutions Consultant
“Human behavior is both deceptively simple and incredibly complex.”
Learning to understand why we do the things we do gives us an edge in living the way we want to live. Whether individual or organizational, typical results will be:
A shift in perspective that can reveal opportunities that were once hidden,
Successful goal attainment and outcomes,
Higher degrees of productivity,
Higher revenue.
Hello, my name is Mike, and I am a Human Solutions Consultant here in the Pacific Northwest. I help dramatically improve individual and organizational performance by helping other understand human behavior so they can make better choices.
The cornerstone of my knowledge base is a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology backed by over twenty years of experience working in the psychology field, assisting those in the addiction, mental health, and disability areas. In addition, I have specialized training and certifications in facial expressions and muscle movement (FACS), hypnosis, and body language which gives me additional insight into what drives our behavior.
I write about it, and I even have a podcast about it. I also co-host a radio show where I talk about human behavior in the context of technology.
Did you Know! That the general public can identify a genuine smile only about 60% of the time. That number may seem high, but that is only ten percent better than chance – 50/50. So, why would that be the case. Why can’t we, as humans, get that right at a higher percentage… say closer …
Continue reading “A Smile is NOT Just a Smile (nor a lyric)”
(The application of Cognitive Bias on external events.) Real or Fake? Is it possible that the Great Oscar Slap was staged? Or was it the genuine reaction of someone in the midst of a stressful situation? Looking around at all the commentary is no help. Much of the argument rests on the observation of certain …
Continue reading “The Slap Heard ‘Round the World, Part Two”
While I do not generally comment publicly on the activities of celebrities, I felt the need to address something about Will Smith’s Oscar Slap. Not the slap itself, nor the joke that pre-empted it, but about some of the confusion that has surfaced about the context. Specifically, about seeing Will laughing at the joke just …
Mike Gorday
Bothell, WA 98021
(206) 414-8412