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.

Your Professional Decline Is Coming (Much) Sooner Than You Think

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Dr Joseph Russo

Your Professional Decline Is Coming (Much) Sooner Than You Think Here’s how to make the most of it. [Editor’s Note: This piece was written by Arthur C. Brooks for the July 2019 issue of the The Atlantic. It is his … Continue reading →

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How to Pick the “Right” Boss

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Dr Joseph Russo

I have lifted the following words from a recent Harvard Business Review article. It scratched an itch for me, given the long string of great bosses I had in my business career. A long string that was marred by one … Continue reading →

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Hope and Change: The 2020 Edition

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Dr Joseph Russo

This appeared in today’s City Journal and has been sent around via Twitter. It captures my thinking during these stupid times. It was written by Glenn Loury, the Merton P. Stoltz Professor of the Social Sciences in the Department of … Continue reading →

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Musings on The Art of Journaling in a COVID19 World – Success as a Function of Documented Failure

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Dr Joseph Russo

I have been absent from my blog for over a month, principally because the shift from face-to-face teaching to online instruction sapped so much of my time. I’m sure we all have stories to tell about how The China Virus … Continue reading →

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Protecting Your Brand: What the Chinese Communists have Discovered (NOT)

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Dr Joseph Russo

The Chinese government has sought to influence news sites around the globe that the COVID19 virus is decidedly not of Chinese origins.  They are clearly afraid of the damage being done to their “brand.” Let’s face it: a brand, once … Continue reading →

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For Every Bad, There is a Worse

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Dr Joseph Russo

My mother who is now 91 years of age came of age during the tail end of the Great Depression. We have much to learn from her and others of the Greatest Generation. If this COVID19 thing persists, I have … Continue reading →

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Corona Virus (the “China Virus”) – Socialism’s Best Marketing Plan to Date

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Dr Joseph Russo

As I watch from the sidelines the gridiron back and forth on all-things-Corona, I am reminded that we are beyond the apex of “government owes me everything” -type thinking. It is now embedded in the genes of our youth. Players … Continue reading →

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Take Note of This: Handwriting is Better for Memory!

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Dr Joseph Russo

With the advent of the 2018 iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil, taking notes on my iPad has never been easier, nor more paper-like. I am a proud member of the Paperless Movement and the work of Dr. Tom Solid. … Continue reading →

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Neglected Emotionally as a Child? It May have Impacted Your Ability to Self-Discipline

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Dr Joseph Russo

Many, many people struggle with self-discipline in many, many different ways and for many, many different reasons. As examples, do you struggle with: Poor eating habits? Over-drinking? Overspending? Getting yourself to exercise? Wasting time? Keeping a clean and organized house? … Continue reading →

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Get out of the Comparison Trap!

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Dr Joseph Russo

Comparing ourselves to others is a direct path to unhappiness. Sadly, doing so is commonplace. Even people at the pinnacle of attainment do this. There’s always someone else who makes more money, drives a fancier car, lives in a bigger … Continue reading →

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