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Russell J. Riendeau, PhD. (1958-  ). American born writer from Illinois managing parallel careers as an artist/sculptor, composer, and longtime executive search professional, still managing a current search practice full time. As a TEDx Presenter and behavioral scientist, he consults, writes and speaks nationally on topics and research on psychology in business, the arts and entrepreneurship.

A retained search professional since 1985, and founder of East Wing Search Group (2000-2014) and New Frontier Search Company 2018-present), these practices cover a wide search spectrum of business verticals and leadership roles throughout North America, with over 5000+ projects completed. Prior to the search business, he was a construction manager with Lexington Homes after graduating Rolling Meadows High School, he played one year in the Continental Hockey League in 1977.

Formal Education: Doctor of Philosophy, specializing in educational psychology from Capella University (2004), Masters in psychology and Bachelors in applied behavioral sciences from National Louis University (1996, 1999). Aviation Training: Airman licensed pilot since age 20.

Academic Contributions: Former adjunct instructor and course creator for Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies, as well as trainer for General Electric Company's in-house leadership development education program in New York. Dr. Riendeau has also guest lectured at DePaul University, University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Millikin University.

Publications & Presentations: Author/co-author of 11 books/audiobooks on sales/leadership/peak performance/poetry and Prose, motivation, innovation, Kindle books featuring the comic panels of Rusty & Pogo. These books have been endorsed, recognized and some Forewords written by bestselling authors such as Harry Paul, Dan Pink, Dr. Bernie Seigel, Martin Rutte, Stephen Ludin, Marshall Goldsmith and Brian Tracey, as well as Grammy-Nominated Poetic Voice, Sekou Andrews. Published pieces include over 400 articles, white papers, webinars. Appearances in national publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Crain's Business, Shaw Media, Selling Power, Training Magazine, WGN Morning News, American Psychological Association webinar and TEDx presentations and demonstrations.

Music Production: Riendeau as a multi-instrumentalist (guitarist, keyboards, vocalist) has written and recorded 7 albums of original music (Global Journey Music) since 2010, and co-founder of 3 Lincolns, a Chicago-area acoustic rock band in 2008-2014.

Art work and Sculptures: Riendeau range of abstract paintings, functional art, woodworking, metal and mixed media, as well as the Lucky Savage Leather Goods products featured and sold in the National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum Store in Cooperstown, New York, have also been featured in public installations including his Everest Easel on Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital grounds, as well as ArtPrize, River North Art Festival, 4th Fridays Art Event, as well as paintings donated for charities and private sales.