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The Centre for Army Leadership’s “on the road” podcast series “Designed to Lead” seeks to showcase how the British Army deliberately develops leaders at key stages of a Soldier’s and Officer’s careers. Each episode will focus on a different part of their leadership journey, bringing in practitioners responsible for designing, delivering, and shaping leadership development through both formal train... more

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This episode is the sixth of several discussion episodes in which we look back on all the episodes of the Human Advantage to provide clear examples of Army leaders putting the competencies and sub-skills of the Leader Competency Framework (LCF) into ... more

This episode is the fifth of several discussion episodes, in which we look back on all the episodes of the Human Advantage, to provide clear examples of Army leaders putting the competencies and sub-skills of the Leader Competency Framework (LCF) int... more

This episode is the fourth discussion episode in which we look back on all the episodes of the Human Advantage, to provide clear examples of Army leaders putting the competencies and sub-skills of the Leader Competency Framework (LCF) into practice. more

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Ash Siddall
Royal Army Medical Services medic
Royal Army Medical Services
Episode: Centre for Army Leadership Roundtable 6
Major Charlie Ruggles-Briess
Troop commander, Queen's Dragoon Guards
British Army
Episode: Centre for Army Leadership Roundtable 6
Private Johnson Beharie
Infanteer, Victoria Cross recipient
British Army
Episode: Centre for Army Leadership Roundtable 6
Major Tom Bucknall
MP and discussion participant
British Army
Episode: Centre for Army Leadership Roundtable 5
Corporal Ben Hicks
Infantry Regiment member and training instructor
1 Royal Anglian Infantry Regiment / Infantry Training Centre, Catricks
Episode: Centre for Army Leadership Roundtable 5
Lieutenant Tess Morris-Paterson
Army Reserve officer
British Army Reserve
Episode: Centre for Army Leadership Roundtable 5
Colonel Liz Kagoda
Royal Army Medical Services / Queen Alexandra's Royal Nursing Corps
British Army
Episode: Centre for Army Leadership Roundtable 5
Colonel Simon Farebrother
Queen's Dragoon Guards
British Army
Episode: Centre for Army Leadership Roundtable 5
Major Dave Love
RMP, former SA2 at Centre for Army Leadership
British Army
Episode: Centre for Army Leadership Roundtable 5

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Ash Bhardwaj
Host of The Human Advantage focusing on practical leadership in military contexts.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
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    Love this series already, extremely insightful

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    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Strong emphasis on psychological safety and emotional intelligence makes leadership feel actionable.
Insightful leadership lessons grounded in real-world military experiences.
Great clips and reflective commentary help translate complex scenarios into practical advice.

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Centre for Army Leadership Roundtable 4
Q: How does the episode address leadership for people from minority groups in traditionally male-dominated units?
It emphasizes accountably acknowledging bias, fostering psychological safety, and ensuring leaders from minority groups can voice their perspectives without being framed as exceptions, which strengthens overall leadership culture.
Centre for Army Leadership Roundtable 4
Q: What was the key takeaway from the Everest incident regarding decision-making under pressure?
Preparation, rehearsal, and a clear chain of command enable teams to make the right call in the moment; the decision to retreat was grounded in prior concept drills and a shared understanding of the terrain and risks.
Episode 40 - Pace Setting, Character, and Leading Subject Matter Experts with Lt Col Matt Johns MBE
Q: What is your defining characteristic of leadership?
Empathy is key, as it is essential to care for people while also ensuring tasks are completed, navigating this balance is crucial to effective leadership.
Episode 40 - Pace Setting, Character, and Leading Subject Matter Experts with Lt Col Matt Johns MBE
Q: What do you see even good leaders getting wrong?
Good leaders often struggle with the balance of communication, either becoming too directive or being too hands-off, especially after COVID.
Episode 40 - Pace Setting, Character, and Leading Subject Matter Experts with Lt Col Matt Johns MBE
Q: How do you think leaders can reduce the development of cynicism in their teams?
Cynicism often arises from the life stage transition people undergo; as they settle into their roles, their initial excitement can wane. Understanding and addressing this transition is crucial.

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The show centers on practical leadership in high-stakes environments, drawing from real Army experiences, field operations, and high-pressure training. Episodes parse how leaders and teams handle accountability, trust, morale, and cross-functional dynamics, with recurring emphasis on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and psychological safety. A standout feature is the roundtable format that revisits past clips to extract actionable leadership lessons, often contrasting officers and non-commissioned officers, or exploring reserves and medical leadership in demanding contexts. The host and guests typically translate complex military leadership principles into tangible takeaways applicable to civilian leadership, teams, and mentorship pr... more

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2. Major Charlie Ruggles-Briess
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4. Major Tom Bucknall
5. Corporal Ben Hicks
6. Lieutenant Tess Morris-Paterson
7. Colonel Liz Kagoda
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