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Russell Clayton, Ph.D., is an assistant professor at the Muma College of Business at the University of South Florida, and a performance and well-being coach. He earned a Ph.D. in business administration with a doctoral minor in psychology from the University of Mississippi.

Clayton has spoken to and led workshops for organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to non-profits and professional groups. In addition, he has been recognized for his contributions in the college classroom by being awarded the 2020 “Mid-Career Distinguished Educator Award” by MOBTS and voted "Professor of the Year" (2021-2022) for the USF Executive MBA program. His insights have been published in the Harvard Business Review and have been mentioned in such outlets as NBC News, Fox News, and Fast Company. His most recent book is Walt and Wellbeing.

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Right Diligence and The Office

I would argue that Michael works smart, not hard. Michael Scott creates an atmosphere where people care about each other.

I would argue that Michael works smart, not hard. Michael Scott creates an atmosphere where people care about each other.

3 Ways to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence

What if you could reduce your stress right now? Building emotional intelligence can be done immediately and will help reduce your stress.

What if you could reduce your stress right now? Building emotional intelligence can be done immediately and will help reduce your stress.

3 Ways to Spark Innovation

Want to be more creative? Use these three tips to start thinking like a Disney Imagineer.

Want to be more creative? Use these three tips to start thinking like a Disney Imagineer.

3 Daily Inputs We Can Control in Order to Stay Positive

Finding it hard to stay positive during all of the stress surrounding COVID-19? Try these three tips for a boost in positivity.

Finding it hard to stay positive during all of the stress surrounding COVID-19? Try these three tips for a boost in positivity.

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