Russell Clayton

Russell Clayton is a college professor specializing in management, workplace psychology, and leadership development. He designs and teaches graduate-level courses focused on managerial communication, organizational behavior, and emotional intelligence.

A recognized expert in his field, Clayton’s insights and research have been featured in premier practitioner outlets, including the Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review. His dedication to dynamic, high-impact instruction has earned him multiple university and student-voted honors, including being twice named "Executive MBA Professor of the Year" as well as receiving university-wide recognition for excellence in global teaching and learning.

Clayton earned his PhD in business administration with a doctoral minor in psychology from the University of Mississippi and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Auburn University.