Author Archives: Dr Joseph Russo

About Dr Joseph Russo

Born and raised in Woodland Hills, California; now residing in Laramie, Wyoming (or "Laradise" as we call it, for good reason), with my wife Cindy, our little schnauzer, Macy Mae, and a cat named Markie. I hold a BBA from Cal State Northridge and an MBA from the University of Nevada at Reno. My first career was in business, for some 25+ years. In 2007, I shifted gears and entered the helping professions as a mental health counselor. I earned an MA in Educational Psychology and a Doctorate (PhD) in Counselor Education and Supervision. In my spare time I enjoy mentoring young and not-so-young business and non-profit executives as they go about growing their businesses and presence. I also teach part-time at the University of Wyoming, in both the Colleges of Education and Business.

Toy Trains — Doing it My Way

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

In my youth, and really as a reflection of my father’s youth in Hoboken, New Jersey and his later work in Hollywood, I had two passions: the artistry of Frank Sinatra and … toy trains. Even now, I continue to … Continue reading →

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Horrible Bosses – Ideas on What to do about Them

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

A horrible boss can come with a silver lining: Those who have had to work with an abusive boss are more likely to treat their own direct reports ethically and with respect, according to research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology.The … Continue reading →

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Why I Do NOT Let Students Use Technology in Class: Reason No. 5

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

Some time ago I began this series on why I do not let my students use technology in the classroom. My wife, Cindy, alerted me today to yet more evidence regarding the efficacy of hand-written notes versus digital. These findings … Continue reading →

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This Ought to Please the Warmists: Population decline is the on the way!

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

To those who “believe” in Global Warming, or its new name, “Climate Change,” this will come as good news all tied up with pink and blue ribbons: The world’s population is posed to shrink far faster than ever thought possible. … Continue reading →

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One More Reason to Quit Facebook

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

I am not a fan of Facebook. I quit using it about 4 years ago. I won’t be going back, and not just because the company is inept at maintaining privacy, but largely because I see it as the biggest … Continue reading →

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Two Recent Articles About the Looming Teacher Shortage in America

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

Two articles have appeared recently that highlight a growing teacher shortage in the United States.  Aside from fault-finding, the pieces are noteworthy in their consistency: We are preparing far fewer teachers in America than we will need in the coming … Continue reading →

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Anxiety and the “Newly Free” – aka, Young Adults

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

I doubt that there is anything new about anxiety. I see it as a function of freedom. And the “newly free” are what the law refers to as “adults.” Adults are those who have been freed from parental authority. When … Continue reading →

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Autogenics

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

Autogenics and Other Relaxation Resources I am often asked, “Dr Russo, what kinds of things can I listen to to help me relax before sleep?” Well, the answer is, “There are loads of recordings available on the Internet, including YouTube … Continue reading →

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Unintended Consequences? Smart People Predicted This

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

The rush to legalize, in the states, a drug that remains illegal at the Federal level, has had what many smart people saw as a predictable consequence: A rise in impaired driving. The sense that we are going backwards is … Continue reading →

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Working Towards Goals and The Future

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

Working Towards Goals and The Future (this was written for my community college class in the Fall of 2018, a group who seemed – by and large – to be lacking in the goal-setting department) She was sitting on the … Continue reading →

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