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.

Airplane Food

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

We are on the very first leg of a trip that will take us to San Francisco, then Los Angeles, then Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, and Brisbane before flying back to Los Angeles; then to Boston before flying HOME to Laramie. … Continue reading →

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Days of Rage and the Electoral College

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

We’re in Berkeley California at the moment, not by choice but because we are participating in a retirement celebration for one of the most prominent researchers in Cindy’s literacy field, David Pearson. Glad to be here, I guess, but as … Continue reading →

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Hot and Strong

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

Anyone who knows me knows that one of the first things I do when checking into a hotel room is this: I check the shower for force. In this day and age of “save the planet,” most hotels have taken … Continue reading →

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Green over Red – Why Not Black over White?

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

This article and piece of trivia got me to thinking: Why are “black hats” in movies always the bad guys, and “white hats” the good? Why not just flip that standard, in the movies and everywhere else? If white is … Continue reading →

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That Was Easy! Undoing the Obama Legacy

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

          My opinion. Take it as you will. No comments, please. There is no doubt that Donald Trump’s presidency has, to date, delivered on most of his campaign promises. Of the many deliveries, the one I … Continue reading →

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3 Reasons Intimacy Might Feel Too Dangerous for You

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

Vulnerable or self-protective — How do you “show up” in relationships?  Source: © 2018 Leon F. Seltzer, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved. This outstanding article appeared in Psychology Today and is worth a re-post here at www.jvrusso.com. Many of my clients … Continue reading →

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It’s Not the Gettysburg Address – Relax! (A post on presentation anxiety)

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

I have a client who suffers from extreme “performance anxiety,” and not just before the presentation begins, but during and even after it is over. I have certainly been there and for me, it is something that comes and goes … Continue reading →

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An Unlikely Source of Wisdom – Ken Langone’s Book: I Love Capitalism

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

Here’s a great read that I have only started: Ken Langone’s I Love Capitalism. He, of HomeDepot fame, has much to say about capitalism and why it has become the solution to so much suffering, and why Margaret Thatcher’s words … Continue reading →

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Days of Rage

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

My alma mater, The University of Nevada, Reno, recently sponsored a so-called Day of Rage to commemorate the election of Donald Trump. Yes, a major University, at taxpayer expense, took a day off from schooling to protest an election. Rather … Continue reading →

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High Conflict Anything and Everything?

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

All therapists, executive mentors, and life coaches will have, from time to time, a client or a client-couple (partnership) easily described as “high conflict.” Perhaps you know of someone just like this – a person for whom relationships or work … Continue reading →

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