Category Archives: General Musings

Just a general post, of no specific import, and which I will use from time to time to make quick comments.

The Middle Finger of Love: Managing YOUR Passive Aggression

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Dr Joseph Russo

Recently, I had to wait behind a woman who insisted on holding me up at a light while she texted someone something that was obviously far more important than my right turn.  I could tell that she knew I was … Continue reading →

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Resumes are Everything; Job Interview are IEDs

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Dr Joseph Russo

“Your resume is everything. Job interviews are improvised explosive demonstrations.” What you have done – what you have accomplished and achieved, and where you have been – is everything. The CV, the resume, should capture it all, and it along … Continue reading →

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Life Forms as Minorities … Even they can be tyrannical!

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Dr Joseph Russo

Reflecting this morning on some interesting news out of Oregon; To wit, An Oregon judge ruled Friday that a transgender person can legally change their sex to “non-binary” rather than male or female in what legal experts believe is a first in … Continue reading →

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Ten Things Non-Robots (Humans) Will Always Do Better

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Dr Joseph Russo

Harping (still) on this — about the rise of the robot — I got to wondering: What are TenThings™ Non-Robots Will Always Do Better? Act – Here I am talking about the ability of a robot to “act” like a human. … Continue reading →

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What will the Non-Robots Do?

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Dr Joseph Russo

A recent article in the Times of India reminded me a long-held fear I’ve had about a future with robots doing everything for us (as we doing nothing).  My friends are somewhat sick of hearing me harp on this, so … Continue reading →

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I Never Forget a Face

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Dr Joseph Russo

This article appeared in today’s Guardian, from London. Note the number: 250 MILLION CAMERAS! Not to be paranoid, but we can now safely say that someone is watching our every move. Excerpts from the article are italicized. My comments are … Continue reading →

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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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