More Than the Mission: Leadership Lessons From My Career In Air Force Intelligence

By Chris Russell

CEO, The Russell Group | Retired USAF Intelligence Officer | John Maxwell Certified Coach

After 22 years leading in high-stakes environments, Chris Russell shares the mindset and methods that shaped elite teams and shows how to apply those lessons to business, education, and community leadership today.

Through personal stories and practical frameworks, More Than the Mission helps readers move from compliance to commitment, transforming ordinary teams into extraordinary cultures.

Readers Will Learn To:

•  Lead with clarity and composure under pressure
• Build trust-based cultures of accountability
• Communicate with empathy and precision
• Develop future leaders who multiply success