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.

We Learnt about Dragons and Scorpions and Serpents, not because they exist, but because they can be slayed

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Dr Joseph Russo

Fear is our salvation and our cross. Consider this quote: “I was raised to believe that being frightened meant being alive. Timeo, ergo sum (I fear being chocked, therefore I am). That being scared is not a frailty but a … Continue reading →

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On The Death of Kobe Bryant

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Dr Joseph Russo

Kobe Bryant’s tragic death today (and that of his lovely daughter) is so startling because it reminds us all (or should) that mortality is real. It comes like a thief in the night. It is the summation of life in … Continue reading →

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Senators Need to Wake Up

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Dr Joseph Russo

The idea that many citizens woke up Thursday morning thinking that Donald Trump was no longer President – because he had been “impeached” – reveals just how pathetic our civics, government, and American history, education has become. I can tell … Continue reading →

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Going International? Consider These Things

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Dr Joseph Russo

In my Blog I often write about topics of potential interest to my college business students. This is an example. Much of it is drawn from interviews with members of Australia’s Young Entrepreneur’s Council, which I have followed for years … Continue reading →

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RELAX: Climate predictions are wildly wrong and probably always will be

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Dr Joseph Russo

Scare tactics used by the Global Warmists, including threats to jail anyone who does not agree with them, are simply a function of jealousy and what the Aussies would call, “the tallest poppy syndrome.” Since climate activists seem unwilling to … Continue reading →

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Can anyone MAKE you feel something? A commentary on sticks, stones, and how words will never hurt me

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Dr Joseph Russo

Let us not forget the power of language to shape our experiences. When teaching, I am ever-mindful of the words I use to explain a certain topic or to keep the class on schedule. I want the learning experience to … Continue reading →

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Developing a Positive Mental Attitude: Hoping for the Best, Expecting the Worst, and Winding Up Somewhere in Between

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Dr Joseph Russo

Grumpiness is its own reward, said no one ever.  In fact, there is considerable evidence that a persistently sour attitude can shorten your life. When you stop to think about it, of course it would! The body is not built … Continue reading →

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The Curse of Indecisiveness

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Dr Joseph Russo

Borrowed from Forbes and the Young Entrepreneur’s Council – their copyrights, not mine. The ability to make decisions is one of the biggest reasons people are drawn toward entrepreneurship. Followers are often at the whim of others who may not … Continue reading →

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SHOULDING All Over Yourself?

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Dr Joseph Russo

Are You SHOULDING All Over Yourself? My clients often ask me, “should I be doing this?” One client several days ago reported that he should not be working overtime, as it takes away from valuable family time. Another client said … Continue reading →

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Parenting Our Parents: And Other Acts of Self-Soothing

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Dr Joseph Russo

So very often – more often than one would like to believe – my clients present with anger toward their parents. It can happen at any age and usually we grow out of it. If our parents die before that … Continue reading →

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