Leading True North: Character, Courage, and Culture with Fredrick Russell

In this powerful episode of EQLife, Dr. Baron Sovory sits down with Fredrick Russell—a dynamic leadership strategist, executive coach, and former pastor whose voice has shaped leaders across continents. As President and CEO of True North Leadership Group, Fredrick has spent nearly two decades helping executives, entrepreneurs, and faith leaders align their influence with their integrity.

From his pastoral roots at Oakwood University to global boardrooms and coaching sessions around the world, Fredrick’s journey is a testament to character-driven leadership that transforms not just organizations—but people. Together, we explore how spiritual wisdom and modern leadership science can coexist to create cultures of trust, emotional intelligence, and authentic impact.

Listeners will gain practical takeaways on:

• How to lead from within when navigating uncertainty.
• Why character is still the ultimate competitive edge.
• How to build teams that thrive through trust, clarity, and compassion.
• The future of leadership in a rapidly changing world.

Fredrick also offers reflections from his upcoming book and shares how his ministry background continues to inform his global mission of “influencing the influencers.”

Whether you lead a congregation, company, or creative team—this episode will challenge you to live and lead with greater purpose, empathy, and excellence.