Hidden Truths

HIDDEN TRUTHSHidden truths revealed* Decent people take biased decisions unintentionally, i.e. without conscious intent. Their bias is a "hidden truth" for them.* Because of such unintentional bias, the book proves, "beyond the shadow of a doubt", that the following hitherto hidden truths will or have prevailed:1. President Barack Obama will lose the 4th November 2012 presidential election unless his closing poll lead exceeds 10%.2. Both George Bush and Tony Blair knew that Saddam Hussein had no WMD well before the invasion of Iraq.3. A judge caused a miscarriage of justice.Benefits for the reader* How to become highly effective communicators. The material in this chapter is based on the synthesis of and improvement to the core material of, "Ask the Right Question", published by McGraw-Hill in the UK in 1997 and in the US in 1998. "A refreshing insight into the complex world of people and how they can interact more effectively. I am already passing on pearls of wisdom to my colleagues". Barry Taylor, former General Manager, Philips* The 10 strategies to take control of all their key relationships - business and personal.* How to become: "at ease with themselves", "comfortable under their own skins".Societal benefits* All the strategies to progressively remove judicial bias, thereby creating societies, whose citizens are hardly ever convicted of crimes they did not commit, and where those, guilty as charged, very rarely go free.* Based on a real-life case study, the strategies and policies to reduce the re-offence rate of criminals to below 10%, ensuring prison populations go into rapid decline.* The policy changes required to ensure that hardened criminals are never let free, thereby vastly increasing the safety and security of citizens.About the author* Rupert left university with a master's degree in mathematics and physics, passed the examinations to become a member of the Institutes of Taxation and Banking, gained a B.Sc (Hons) in economics after 3 years private study as an external student, became a certified practitioner in 10 psychologically based instruments or psychometrics, and gained a diploma in coaching. * Rupert's first career was in the financial services industry, his second was as a management development consultant, and his third was as managing director of DTS (Development and Training Services). * He is now a full-time writer and has 15 books already published. His next work will be published on 4th November 2012 with the title, "Take Control of Your Future" "This book, the product of a working lifetime of experience and observation, outlines a number of highly valuable themes, tools, lessons learnt and recommendations for every leader, manager, employee and CEO alike." Christopher Kinsella BA MA FCMA FCMI, Chief Financial Officer TI Automotive (1997-2007), Chief Financial Officer Dyson Group PLC (2008-2009).Personal noteMy brother Gavin Cushny (né Eales-White) was a dual citizen of the US and UK and a victim of 9/11