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.

What SHOULD We Be Worried About?

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

It so many ways, it’s a world gone mad. Between Rocket Man in North Korea and the dictator in Syria gassing his own people, we can find countless other examples of rather worrisome trends. But, in the end, what should … Continue reading →

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Being in the Moment

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

Yesterday, a client asked about how to “be in the moment.” She repeatedly finds herself “anywhere but” (in the moment), what with her constant worrying about the future, about things she cannot control, and about things she can control but … Continue reading →

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F*ck You Money and The Story of Cincinnatus

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

          From today’s Daily Stoic is this wonderful piece. I capture it here to remind me of the true value of Fuck-You Money. And, for some of my clients who, having accumulated all the money in … Continue reading →

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Hope and Change – the 2018 Edition

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

Perhaps there is hope and change after all.  God knows we didn’t have it from 2008-2016, no matter how much was promised. Turns out, unsubstantiated claims of sexual abuse – indeed, the mere allegation of same – will not win … Continue reading →

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When The Birds Attack

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

This piece, in the Wall Street Journal, is simply too good not to post here (with all due attribution to the Journal and the piece’s author, Mr. Kevin D. Williamson).  It sums up so much of what I have been … Continue reading →

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Stop Reading!

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

This was published in today’s Daily Stoic and I thought it too good not to re-post here on my Blog. It isn’t my work (duh) but it is my general orientation toward picking, and picking up, the books I read.  … Continue reading →

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Me Too – the End of America As I Knew It

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

Last fall, in the United States, a friend of mine was the target of a nasty letter, one that has not been shared with him, asserting all manner of improprieties. It was sent by a group of nurses and doctors … Continue reading →

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Wanna Make an Impact? Grab a Broom!

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

Rick Rigsby delivered perhaps the most watched commencement speech ever given, perhaps more so than even David Foster Wallace’s This is Water speech. You can watch it here. And please pay special attention to his admonition that to lead, to … Continue reading →

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Somehow I Managed (Part Five): 100+ Things I Learned in Business

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

This is Part Five, the last in a five part series, on what I learned in 25+ years in business. You can see Part One here, Part Two here, Part Three here, and Part Four here. I will also have a separate post … Continue reading →

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Somehow I Managed (Part Four): 100+ Things I Learned in Business

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Dr Joseph Russo

This is Part Four of a five part series on what I learned in 25+ years in business. You can see Part One here, Part Two here and Part Three here. Once again, to understand my title, Somehow I Managed, you … Continue reading →

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