
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
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementBusinessSelf-ImprovementEducation | |||

What does the Army look for on day one?
In the first episode of Designed to Lead, Dan Russell heads to Army Training Centre Pirbright to uncover how future soldier potential is identified from the outset.
Joined by experienced assessor Sgt “Smudge”... more
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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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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