🎧 Russell Justice on the science of leadership that actually works

In this episode of Fixers and Founders, engineer and performance coach Russell Justice breaks down five decades of leadership insight into unforgettable principles—and even better stories. From supervising engineers to advising Fortune 500 CEOs, Russell shares why most leaders fail (hint: it’s not for lack of goals), how to spark change without force, and why calm is contagious.

He unpacks the science of behavior, the magic of momentum, and the one principle that transformed his life, work, marriage—and might just change yours too.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Fixers & Founders

02:14 What Russell Actually Fixes

03:50 Behavior, Not Just Strategy

06:06 Why Goals Alone Don't Work

08:33 What Real Feedback Looks Like

12:00 From Compliance to Commitment

14:39 Accountability Without Micromanaging

16:06 Feedback That Drives Performance

18:55 From Chaos to Calm

21:21 Linking the Org to One Goal

23:10 Who Shaped Russell as a Leader

25:14 Why He Still Loves This Work26:54 Where to Find Russell & His Book

27:34 Outro

🔗 Connect with Russell Justice

📖 Book: This Is What Leaders Do → https://www.amazon.com/This-What-Leaders-Do-Essentials/dp/B0F6WBW7YR

📧 Email: russelljustice@earthlink.net

Intro & Outro Music: “Which One Is the Jellyfish?” by Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin

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