Philip Russell, PhD

ret. police commander · ops consultant · professor
Author, The Command Post · Founder, CPX Decision Science Labs

[Philip Russell, PhD @philrussellphd]

@ShawnRyan762 I'm biased but @bobrussellky is the GOAT! Thx @howertonjosh for such kind words!

[Shawn Ryan @ShawnRyan762]

Texas Pastor Josh Howerton Shares What Megachurch Pastors Actually Do With Their Money

“What a lot of people don’t know is what he did with all the money. First, he repaid the church every dollar that they’d ever salaried him. Then he and his wife sat down and figured out how to reverse tithe on the money.”

“They gave away 90% and only lived on ten. He used that money to start a series of nonprofits that helped the poor. People ask, ‘Why don’t I ever hear those stories?’ Because planes that land safely don’t make the news.”

@howertonjosh

[Philip Russell, PhD @philrussellphd]

Last week I had the privilege of working with senior leaders from the @BermudaPolice and regional partner agencies on behalf of @uofl Southern Police Institute during a Strategic Management course hosted in Bermuda.

Strategic leadership is not theory. It is alignment, clarity, and disciplined execution under pressure.

The focus was practical and forward-looking: moving beyond operational reaction toward sustainable strategic capability — clarifying just cause, aligning decision frameworks, and strengthening resilience in resource-constrained environments.

It was an honor to work with senior leaders from:
• Bermuda Police Service @BermudaPolice
• Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force @TciPolice
• Royal Montserrat Police Service
• Royal Bermuda Regiment @BermudaRegiment
• Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service @BDAFRS
• Department of Corrections

Grateful to the Bermuda Police Service for hosting and for their commitment to strategic leadership development.

The future of public safety in the region is in capable hands.

[Chapman Russell @chaprussell4]

4. PEAT. Thank you God for blessing me with this great team and coaches! I couldn’t have asked for a better group of seniors to do it with! History made! @centurions_fb

[Philip Russell, PhD @philrussellphd]

Some say a man rushing down a football field is a hero, 9/11 reminds us a man rushing into a burning building is the real one.

#neverforget911

[Philip Russell, PhD @philrussellphd]

Leadership under pressure isn’t theory. It’s blood in your mouth. Weight on your shoulders. Silence in the room when the easy choice would be to fold. Conviction anchors you. Character proves you. Clarity cuts through the fog. Competence executes when others freeze. And trust carries it all. Without it, you have nothing.

That’s "The Command Post." Not just a newsletter--it's a rally point for leaders who still believe decisions matter. You can read it at https://t.co/mHtmL2HrRb — scars, stories, and field-tested lessons. Not polish. Not slogans. Truth sharpened under cost.

And when teams are ready to put it into practice, I deliver through CPX-Decision Science Labs — clarity sessions, resilience cohorts, and decision simulations designed for leaders who can’t afford to get it wrong.

The Command Post is open. Let’s roll.

Subscribe to The Command Post at https://t.co/QBeexgmtzF
Schedule a Discovery Call at https://t.co/lCXEsQtHcl

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[Philip Russell, PhD @philrussellphd]

We often think a man rushing down a football field is a hero. 9/11 reminds us a man rushing into a burning building is the real one. #neverforget911

[New Saint Andrews College @NewSaintAndrews]

To reform the West and recover its glory, we must cultivate men guided by the enduring virtues of faith, hope, and love—men whose strength is drawn from the joy of truth and the freedom it brings. These are men undeterred by the pressure of pain, conflict, discomfort, or even death. They remain resolute in the face of threats, mastering righteous self-restraint in the presence of temptation. Their laughter echoes with unyielding joy, even as the battles around them rage with increasing ferocity.
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At New Saint Andrews College, we understand that shaping culture is no easy task. It is a challenge—arduous and demanding—but it is the price of achieving anything truly remarkable. The rigor we uphold is not an end in itself, but a necessary condition for glory. Those who disdain hard work will find that freedom and fruitfulness remain ever elusive. It is through the crucible of righteous fervor that character and competence are forged—qualities that our Lord deems good.
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Apply to New Saint Andrews College today at: https://t.co/ioO5T2zMp3
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#NSA #WANTED #COLLEGE #SHAPINGCULTURE #APPLY

[Philip Russell, PhD @philrussellphd]

Thankful for another recruit invite for @chaprussell4 at @LouisvilleFB! Made extra special for us to share the experience with one of Chapman’s (and UofL’s) biggest fans, his Pop @BobRussellKY

[Megan Basham @megbasham]

For years, the American Church has been overrun with leaders who are selling out their ministries to the highest bidders, giving wolves access to their sheep in exchange for elite respectability.

Rather than the truth of Scripture, high-profile pastors are preaching trendy social causes and reaping the spoils of the media's adulation.

The left's march through the institutions has brought it to the last bastion--the Church--and if it could, it would bring that edifice, too, toppling down to serve its political purposes.

Who is being bought and who is doing the buying? Why are our seminaries training students to be climate change activists and social justice warriors? Why are the Bible's instructions for handling accusations being thrown out while "trauma experts" are being brought in?

You've had your suspicions. Now you will have answers. I've spent the last two years investigating the capitulation, compromise, and propaganda peddling. I'm naming names and bringing receipts.

I have received cease and desist threats from one of the country's most powerful law firms. My publisher has received letters from major ministries asking for meetings about their "concerns." Backroom powerbrokers have tried to discredit and derail my project. By God's grace, they've all failed.

You WILL learn which leaders and ministries are pimping their pulpits, cozying up to leftist sugardaddies, and embracing the world's oldest profession. Coming this July.

Preorders open.

https://t.co/5bEt4ljei5

[Chapman Russell @chaprussell4]

Also got second state ring today! Blessed to go back to back. Aiming for the three peat! @centurions_fb

[Chapman Russell @chaprussell4]

Awesome time at UofL today! Always love being back! “We watching” #corito #l1c4 #gocards @pete_nochta13 @MarkIvey90 @ULFBRecruiting @LouisvilleFB @centurions_fb @drew_toennies

[Drew Toennies @drew_toennies]

Intriguing Defensive 2026s to Watch For

@PrepRedzone @PrepRedzoneKY @LippertScouting @MaximilianKard1 @NWahlScouting @nsims26 @Donnez9marshall @chaprussell4 @PigpenVance @zaccarter54 @MalikCoburn24 https://t.co/YiH1VByOtC

[Chapman Russell @chaprussell4]

I will be at the University of Louisville next Friday for the spring game! Go cards! “We watching or nah?”@LouisvilleFB @UofLRecruiting1 @centurions_fb @pete_nochta13 @drew_toennies

[Chapman Russell @chaprussell4]

Good max week!
225 Bench
340 squat
260 Power clean
Lots of work to be done from now until the start of the season! @centurions_fb

[Prep Redzone Kentucky @PrepRedzoneKY]

Under the Radar 2026 Linebackers to Watch For

@AustinGTremblay @WSteger80101 @chaprussell4 @Ahmaariii12 @Jackoldham_IV @XavierConrad_ @Brycen_Everage4

Click to view the article!

https://t.co/h652g5GURX

[Chapman Russell @chaprussell4]

Thank you for the write up @PrepRedzoneKY! Lots of work to do this off-season ! @centurions_fb

[Drew Toennies @drew_toennies]

Under the Radar 2026 Linebackers to Watch For

@PrepRedzone @PrepRedzoneKY @LippertScouting @MaximilianKard1 @NWahlScouting @AustinGTremblay @WSteger80101 @chaprussell4 @Ahmaariii12 @Jackoldham_IV @XavierConrad_ @Brycen_Everage4 https://t.co/j4ly8diolh

[Philip Russell, PhD @philrussellphd]

Saddle up...because this is gonna be a lot of fun!

[Chapman Russell @chaprussell4]

Sophomore season highlights. A lot to improve on but it feels great to be a 2x state champ! Junior year on the way! @centurions_fb
https://t.co/6sm1odoKH8