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The True North
Leadership Podcast

Honest, unfiltered conversations about ethical leadership — what it demands, where it fails, and how leaders can build the character and compass to lead with integrity for the long haul.

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About the Show

Conversations that
don't flinch

The True North Leadership Podcast brings together thought leaders, executives, and practitioners for honest conversations about what responsible leadership looks like in the real world — in organizations, communities, and everyday life.

Each episode challenges conventional thinking, surfaces new frameworks, and equips you with practical insights you can put to work immediately — whether you lead a team of two or an organization of thousands.

Ethical LeadershipWhy integrity must be settled before the moment of pressure arrives.
AccountabilityWhy every leader needs people who can tell them when they're wrong.
Moral CompassBuilding an internal compass that always points true north — before crisis hits.
Humility in LeadershipHumility isn't thinking less of yourself — it's not thinking of yourself at all.
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Your Host

Meet Fredrick A. Russell

Fredrick A. Russell
Principal, TNLG

Fredrick A. Russell

Founder & Principal, True North Leadership Group

Fredrick A. Russell is a leadership transformation consultant, executive coach, and founder of the True North Leadership Group. With over 20 years of experience working with organizations across government, healthcare, nonprofits, and the corporate sector, Fredrick brings a rare combination of depth, warmth, and practical wisdom to every conversation.

As the host of the True North Leadership Podcast, Fredrick creates space for honest, challenging dialogue about what leadership really requires — and what it can produce when done with intention, integrity, and care for people.

His work has touched organizations from the Social Security Administration and Ernst & Young to AdventHealth, CND Life Sciences, and dozens more.

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