Monthly Archives: May 2016

The Gallup Twelve

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Dr Joseph Russo

The Gallup Twelve is a set of questions you might ask yourself when starting a new job or reviewing the one you already have (perhaps in deciding whether to leave or stay).  They are most often answered and then arrayed in … Continue reading →

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20 Things to Let Go

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Dr Joseph Russo

Letting go of my worries has made a difference for me; of course I still dip in my stress jar from time to time, but I’ve found this list a good reminder of what I need to strive for each … Continue reading →

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Russo’s TenThings™ When Starting a New Job

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Dr Joseph Russo

An old colleague of mine asked recently, “Any advice my first 90 days?” My first reaction was this: You may not have 90 days! Today, honeymoons are far shorter than ever. You are expected to hit the ground running. You … Continue reading →

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List of Russo’s Ten Commandments of Operations

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Dr Joseph Russo

Years ago I worked for a guy, Don Liedtke, who published a similar list, one which I have taken and modified to be my own. When mentoring young executives, I share this with them and encourage them to make it … Continue reading →

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Why Can’t They Say Thank You?

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Dr Joseph Russo

  I am waging a private war (not so private now, I guess). I am tired of spending money at retail stores and then having the clerk say to me, “Have a Nice Day” instead of “Thank You.” If I … Continue reading →

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The Doctorate

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Dr Joseph Russo

I found it fascinating to research the origins of the term “PhD” – or, Doctor of Philosophy. And I thought I’d share it. Very Short History/Herstory Indeed First of all, did you know that the first doctorate was not awarded … Continue reading →

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In-Box Zero? This Writer Prefers In-Box Whatever :-)

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Dr Joseph Russo

This was too good not to re-post here. I have to agree with the author: We spend far too much time managing our inboxes and not enough time living (and working). By Sara Stewart of the New York Post – … Continue reading →

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Only a Government can Censor

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Dr Joseph Russo

As I understand the definition of the word, only governments can “censor” your writings or your spoken words. Webster’s defines a censor as “an official who examines materials (as publications or films) for objectionable matter” [emphasis mine]. I suppose we … Continue reading →

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Friends? or Merely Acquaintances?

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Dr Joseph Russo

In today’s Daily Mail is an article about the numbers of friends we, as humans, can actually handle at any given time. Turns out: “People are only capable of maintaining FIVE close friends despite using social media.” You can read … Continue reading →

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Done and Dusted – The Doctorate

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Dr Joseph Russo

May 14,2016 – Reno, Nevada. A long and at times seemingly endless journey toward a PhD came to a close this morning here in Reno. While the finishing touches are yet to be applied to the dissertation, I am today … Continue reading →

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