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.

Manana Never Comes – Start TODAY

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Dr Joseph Russo

If I have learned anything in my old age it’s that I am far more disappointed by the things I didn’t do, than by the things I did do. Indeed, many people spend most of their time thinking about what … Continue reading →

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This is … Priceless: The Idiocy of “Virtue Signaling”

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Dr Joseph Russo

Starbucks plans to eliminate plastic straws from its stores by next year. Lyft has committed to “carbon neutrality.” Candy-maker Mondelez says all its wrappers will be recyclable by 2025, and Goldman Sachs has banished paper cups. But there’s scant evidence … Continue reading →

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Burgess Owens says, “I Did Not Earn Slavery Reparations, and I Don’t Want Them”

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Dr Joseph Russo

The problem with the argument presented below, in an article by Burgess Owens, sadly, is that many Americans today, particularly the past couple of generations haven’t worked for anything and want more.  Less than ½ of Americans pay the taxes … Continue reading →

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Net Promoter Scoring: A Useful Primer for MBA Candidates

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Dr Joseph Russo

Several of my clients have been using NPS, or Net Promoter Scores, in their business analytics for several years.  It has become a fad and is worth reviewing as you enter the working world. NPS is based on the premise … Continue reading →

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I am sure to get in trouble for this one!

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Dr Joseph Russo

What follows is Dr. Jordan Peterson’s latest Op-Ed piece in Canada’s National Post. It is copyrighted by both him and the Post.  We can file this one under: You Have Been Warned: Junk Thought leads to Junk Policy. Candidly, I … Continue reading →

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(Slapping my Forehead) Why Didn’t I Think of This?

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Dr Joseph Russo

And here ladies and gentlemen, we have a whole new therapy – marrying yourself. Why didn’t I think of this? After all, who is the best person you know, the only one in the world who puts up with you? … Continue reading →

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Something Freud got REALLY Right

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Dr Joseph Russo

The APA’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (the “DSM”) has been around for 50+ years. I have the first edition in my library, and it is maybe 80 pages long. The most recent version is something on the … Continue reading →

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Negative Thinking: A Most Dangerous Addiction

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Dr Joseph Russo

Why we can’t stop thinking about the things that make us feel the worst. Six ideas for letting go. I have borrowed this piece from something I saw at Psychology Today. It is their work, but I have edited it … Continue reading →

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Hobbies – the “Why” of My Interests

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Dr Joseph Russo

I have some new subscribers to the Blog and for them, and all the others (including moi), I wanted to explain my hobbies. They are somewhat odd in this day and age … in fact, I get the impression that … Continue reading →

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Civics and US Constitutional Provisions 101: Benefiting Those Who “Matter” while Penalizing Those Who Do Not

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Dr Joseph Russo

The end-result of an educational system that has focused on what I believe to be the wrong things for the past 50 years (really and truly, for the last 25 years or so) is a near-complete collapse of understanding of … Continue reading →

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