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Leadership in the military is crucial for success on the battlefield. Effective leaders provide direction, discipline, and teamwork. They make sound decisions under pressure, ensuring mission accomplishment and troop welfare. Effective military leaders exemplify courage, integrity, and selflessness. They lead by example, protecting their subordinates. Leaders establish objectives, plan strategically, and execute missions precisely. They motivate troops, fostering unity and cohesion through communication. Leaders also develop future commanders, ensuring continuity and success. Mentoring and training pass on knowledge and guidance, creating a lasting legacy. In crises, strong leadership is vital. Leaders inspire resilience and adaptability, overcoming adversity for mission success and saving lives.

TED TALK: The secret to giving great feedback

Effective feedback requires a four-part formula: start with a micro-yes to prepare the brain, provide specific data points, explain the impact and end with a question to encourage dialogue. Regularly seeking feedback fosters continuous learning.

3 September 2024

TED TALK: How to lead in a crisis

In times of crisis, effective leaders prioritise transparency, humility, fast action, consistent values and shared power. They adapt to uncertainty by focusing on communication and purpose rather than pretending to have all the answers.

Farewell Fumio Kishida –regional foundations are stronger for your legacy

This article argues Fumio Kishida's resignation raises concerns about the future of regional diplomacy, particularly with South Korea and the United States.

TED TALK: 3 things men can do to promote gender equity

Confronting toxic masculinity is essential for creating safer and more equitable environments for all, including Defence members. Men must lead this reckoning to support gender equity and mutual respect across society.

Australia's Pacific Gender Agenda: Down from Rhetoric to Reality

This article examines Australia's efforts to transition its Pacific gender initiatives from rhetoric to concrete actions, highlighting the implications for strategic regional partnerships and improved operational effectiveness in regional stability and development.

Google Spent Years Researching 180 Teams. The Most Successful Ones Shared 1 Remarkable Trait

This article examines Google’s multi-year, multi-million-dollar study to better understand its people; and more specifically, what made a team super effective. The findings illustrated a surprising and discreet answer—having a strong sense of psychological safety.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Talks About the “Triple Peak Day” and Teaches a Surprising Lesson in Leadership

Satya Nadella discusses the "Triple Peak Day," emphasizing adaptive leadership and the importance of flexibility in hybrid work models. This approach can enhance productivity and employee well-being.

Top Ways To Keep Employees Engaged And Purposeful

This article offers critical insights into Gallup's findings on employee engagement, underlining the significant impact of disengaged employees on workplace outcomes, including performance, retention, customer service, and work quality. Understanding these trends is vital for improving organisational health and productivity.

How the Best Leaders Harness the Power of Uncertainty

Navigating uncertainty can transform, and improve, leaders who dare to embrace it.

Alex Morgan Just Responded to Being Left Off the Olympic Team and It’s a Lesson in Emotional Intelligence

Morgan didn’t try to hide her disappointment, but she also expressed genuine, and on-going, support for her team.