This article suggests ways to identify people who self-promote and show off when, in fact, they lack the talent to do what they claim they can do.

To maximise their efficiency, ADF soldiers should embrace manoeuvre warfare to overpower their adversaries, where the emphasis is on agility, aggression, and proactivity.

Transactional leadership is a style of leadership that focuses on achieving specific goals through a system of rewards and punishments.

US military aid to Ukraine has been successful because of Kyiv's leadership motivation. When Russia invaded in February 2022, Ukraine's leadership implemented a series of reforms and battlefield innovations that effectively used the aid provided by the USA.

Distinguishing between confidence and competence is essential. It is sometimes essential to spot those who make boastful claims about what they can achieve but do not have the competence to back up their claims with real action.

The Full-Range Leadership Model includes transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire styles. Effective leaders use all three styles depending on the situation and followers’ needs.

Provides links to collections of articles covering different leadership styles..

This model is designed to help leaders determine the most suitable leadership style based on a product’s level of uncertainty and complexity—military leaders could use the model to assess the uncertainty and complexity of their operations and determine the most appropriate leadership style to use in those situations.

Creditability is important. If people believe the messenger, they will probably accept the message—credibility requires competence, keeping your word, accountability, connecting with others, caring, openness to new ideas and acknowledging and rectifying your mistakes.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are important for organisational success and personnel well-being. Therefore, listening surveys should be conducted continuously, and new personnel should have early meaningful interactions with their team and manager.