The UK Centre of Excellence & Professional Standards Authority for Army Leadership & Leader Development. Developing leaders for the Army and the nation.
Have you signed up for our 'High-Performance Conference' on Wed 18 May 22?
We will be announcing the speakers and programme over the coming weeks. It is free of charge and open to anyone interested in leadership.
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Is your new year’s resolution to READ more? Then you’ll love our new weekly
#leadership
reading recommendations!
We may as well kick things off with our very own book, The Habit of Excellence. Naturally, it’s an absolutely essential read for all aspiring & practicing leaders.
What’s your leadership approach?
The British Army’s ‘Servant’ Leadership philosophy turns the idea of a traditional hierarchical command & management approach on its head.
While, in the military, both are correct of course - it’s why the Army’s leadership catchphrase of ‘Serve
CAL Podcast Episode 35 - ‘Leading the British Army’ with
@ArmyCGS
General Sir Patrick Sanders KCB, CBE, DSO.
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In this exceptionally frank and
What’s your leadership style?
Hopefully your answer is: “it depends.” All leadership styles have their respective merits & pitfalls. But the most effective leaders will be able to assess the prevailing situation and adapt their leadership style accordingly.
This should, of
Congratulations to the Academy Sergeant Major
@AcSgtMaj_RMAS
on his fantastic achievement in raising over £20k for
@CombatStress
. If you haven’t already heard our Podcast with WO1 Kirkwood, you can catch it here:
Final results in today for
@CombatStress
, in 2 years the combined total is an amazing £20,013.
Thank you all for the support, donations and morale during both challenging events.
"...as a good leader you can't be afraid to make the next tough decision because the last one didn't go well."
📢NEW CAL PODCAST EPISODE📢
Featuring retired U.S. Navy Admiral William H McRaven.
Listen here:
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What’s your leadership style?
Hopefully your answer is: “it depends.” All leadership styles have their respective merits and pitfalls. But the most effective leaders can assess the prevailing situation and adapt their leadership style accordingly. (1/4)
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@MilitaryBanter
Absolutely. Totally outrageous behaviour / direction. You have the freedom to seek the support you need as and when you need it. Be that medical or welfare, without disclosing to anyone else why you are seeking such support. But, accounting for your whereabouts with those who
Is emotional intelligence the single most important skill in being an effective leader? Arguably you cannot lead effectively without it. So does the art of leadership begin a little closer to home?
Being self & socially-aware allows you to perceive yourself through the eyes of
⚠️💀The 10 Diseases of Leadership💀⚠️
There will be times in most people’s careers when some or all of these dysfunctional behaviours manifest in some way, either in ourselves or in others. This can often be temporary and driven by the operating environment and context at the
“Insecure leaders surround themselves with “yes people”. Effective leaders surround themselves with people who challenge them.”
- Patrick Bet-David
#leadership
#leaders
#followers
#challenge
⚠️💀10 Diseases of Leadership💀⚠️
Continuing the theme of our recent posts on psychological safety & emotional intelligence, the late Professor Brigadier Richard Holmes identified the 10 diseases of leadership…..(1/4)
‘Leaders... must lead by example, must be able to implant high-mindedness in their followers, must have competence beyond status,
and must have earned their followers’ respect by demonstrating integrity.’
- Vice Admiral James Stockdale
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#leaders
The speakers for our annual Centre for Army Leadership Conference 2023, being held on 28 Nov, are confirmed. This year’s theme is ‘Creating Effective Followership’.
If you haven’t already signed up for the virtual event, you can do so using the following link:
“I think service is about giving. Leaders earn their loyalty and respect based on how much they give, and how they serve their people. Soldiers won’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.”
– Gen Sir Patrick Sanders
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Members of the Armed Forces, frontline emergency service workers and people actively contributing to The King’s Coronation will be among the 400,000 people to receive a Coronation Medal, the design of which is unveiled today.
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*New Army Doctrine Note Release*
FOLLOWERSHIP
We’re pleased to share our latest publication on ‘Followership’ with you. This is something we have been working on for several months now as the calls for followership specific content and language continues to grow. It will also
On 15 May we will be hosting our next event. Maj Gen Paul Nanson, Director Leadership will be talking on ‘Developing our leaders, today and tomorrow’
Find out more, and read our latest Leadership Insight, here:
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“If serving is beneath you, then leadership is beyond you” - Rory Vaden
The British Army’s ‘Servant’ Leadership philosophy turns the idea of a traditional hierarchical command & management approach on its head.
While, in the military, both are correct of course - it’s why the
Join us on Thursday for the inaugural episode of our podcast when CGS shares with us his leadership philosophy and why he believes "we breed the very best soldiers in the world".
To listen subscribe here:
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#leadership
@ArmyCGS
@BritishArmy
The most effective leaders communicate the ‘why’. Leaders who can evoke a sense purpose, vision or belief - the reason ‘why’ we do what we do, are the most effective at motivating & inspiring us. We follow them not because we have to, but because we want to……
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🎉SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT🎉
@ross_moy
, EM Consultant and Clinical Director for MERT training, will be speaking at our 'High-Performance Conf' on Wed 18 May 22.
It is free to join and open to anyone interested in leadership.
Sign up here:
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The most effective leaders communicate the ‘why’.
Leaders who can evoke a sense purpose, vision or belief, the reason ‘why’ we do what we do, are the most effective at motivating & inspiring others. We follow them not because we have to, but because we want to.
The ‘why’
L.E.A.D.E.R.S
There’s more behind this catchy acronym than meets the eye. Born from 10 years of research into transformative behaviours exhibited by military instructors, when exemplified by
#leaders
they can result in significant improvements in team and individual performance.
"The importance of command is about talking to people."
Lt Gen Nicholas Borton DSO MBE joined us on the CAL podcast. General Nick speaks with genuine passion and honesty about his learnt leadership lessons. Check it out -
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Our very own Captain
@AshBhardwaj
(7 RIFLES) interviews the professional head
@BritishArmy
, General Sir Patrick Sanders, KCB, CBE, DSO, ADC Gen, to get his take ahead of the annual British Army ‘TEAMWORK’ All Stop Day.
On 7 Feb 2024, the entire British Army, less those
Join us on 11 March 2021 from 1000-1540hrs. The Centre for Army Leadership will host a Remote Leadership Conference.
Check in daily for more info on the world leading authorities taking your questions on the day.
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#Webinar
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British Army's Leadership Code: Lead by example, Encourage thinking, Apply reward and discipline, Demand performance, Encourage confidence in the team, Recognise individual strength and weakness, Strive for team goals.
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We are delighted to announce that
@simonsinek
will be speaking at our 'Culture and Leadership Conference' on Wed 1 Dec 21. He is the author of multiple best-selling books, including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, and The Infinite Game.
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#Empathy
&
#compassion
are vital skills for all leaders, and key to ‘knowing your people’ - a core element of the Army
#Leadership
Framework. It requires a personal understanding of the emotions & feelings of others, combined with a genuine willingness to improve the situation.
🎉CAL SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT🎉
Capt Rosie Wild will be speaking at our 'High-Performance Conf' on Wed, 18 May 22. She will be talking about her experience of leading high-performing teams on operations as part of
@16AirAssltBCT
.
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“When I talk to managers, I get the feeling that they are important. When I talk to leaders, I get the feeling that I am important.”
- Alexander Den Heijer
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#importance
#inspirational
🌟Save the date - Tue 28 Nov 23🌟
Registration to our annual conference (online attendance) is now live.
This year’s theme will be on ‘creating effective followership’ - the other side of the leadership equation!
Sign up to attend the online event here:
When we jump to ‘advice-giving’ mode we’re not being effective leaders……
Actively listening and asking effective questions develops growth in others by encouraging them to explore the root causes of their issues and to evaluate a range of possible solutions that best work for
It’s ‘toxic’ leadership week.
We’ve probably all experienced some form of bad leadership. This short video from Ted Talks is about how we can break the cycle before it’s passed onto the next generation.
Check it out 👀
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#mondaythoughts
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“Leaders matter greatly. But in searching so zealously for better leaders, we tend to lose sight of the people these leaders will lead.”
— Professor Robert Kelley
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#follower
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#quote
The new Army Leadership Doctrine will be released on the 28th Sep.📣
It provides a focal point for British Army leadership and is designed to bring a shared understanding of leadership across all ranks.
It will be available on our website and AKX.
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We are delighted to announce the release of our newest publication ‘Mission Command and Leadership on Operations Since 1991’.
This published collection of vignettes is the first of its kind. It highlights the lived experience of Mission Command on a wide range of operations:
*New Army Doctrine Note Release*
FOLLOWERSHIP
We’re pleased to share with our communities our latest publication on ‘Followership’ with you. This is something we have been working on for several months now as the calls for followership specific content and language continues to
🎉CONFERENCE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT🎉
We are delighted to announce that double
@Olympics
Gold medal winner Maj Heather Stanning OBE will be presenting at our 'High-Performance Conference' on Wed 18 May 22.
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Did you know we have updated the
@BritishArmy
Leadership Doctrine? It codifies our thinking on leadership, drawing together ideas, principles and methods that have been proven to work throughout history. Watch this video to learn more:
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Episode 4: The Centre for Army Leadership Podcast!
Join us for this fascinating episode where the Chief of the General Staff General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith share his leadership insights.
Listen here:
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“Emotional intelligence is more important than IQ in almost every role, and many times more important in leadership roles.”
- Stephen Covey
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#iq
#leadership
#quote
Action Centred Leadership - The British Army’s leadership model.
In highly task-orientated organisations, the ability to balance the needs of achieving the task with the needs of the team, and the individuals within it, is easier said than done. This is particularly true given
“Land forces rely on the strength of their leaders at all levels to establish and sustain motivation, morale, moral cohesion and trust. Their vision, intellect, communication and unceasing motivation pave the path through chaos and confusion.”
- JDP 0-20 UK Land Operations
Coming next week… 👀
The new edition of JDP 0-20, UK Land Power:
Describes land power and its increasing reliance on multi-domain capabilities 💻
Represents the land domain’s contribution to developing and integrating across Defence 🔗
NEW fantastic Leadership Insight (No.13) which is written by Sapper McLelland, titled ‘Leadership - Are we over complicating it’ and is now available to download on our website.
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Today was a big day for the academy as we had the Commandant's Parade, the final full rehearsal for Friday's Sovereigns Parade, marking the end of another term.
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Is humility, and the authenticity to celebrate the success of others, qualities that you display & value within your workplace?
“A good leader is a person who takes a little more than their share of the blame and a little less than their share of the credit.” - Arnold H Glasgow
🎉Conference schedule announcement🎉
The 'Culture and Leadership Conference' schedule is now confirmed. The conference is taking place on Wed 1 Dec 21 and is free to join.
Have you signed up?
Register here:
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#culture
#conference
Have you signed up for our 'High-Performance Conference' on Wed 18 May 22?
It is free of charge and open to anyone interested in leadership.
Sign up here:
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The annual Sandhurst Military Skills Competition will take place at the U.S. Military Academy West Point.
West Point Officer Academy dominated the competition for the first three decades, winning every single year from 1967 through 1992. That streak was broken in 1993, when a
“Do not take leadership for granted. I think it is too easy to forget where one stands as the leader. You have got to lead. You have got to set the example. You have got to inspire the teams that are around you as much as you can, in your own way.”
- Maj Gen Charlie Collins
How effective is your organisation’s leadership development programme?
Can leadership be effectively ‘taught’ in the classroom, or by attending a leader-development conference, seminar or event?
Genuine and meaningful leader development occurs when we ‘do’ repeatedly, and
All leaders are themselves followers, and nearly all followers have the ability to lead.
Followership is the act of willingly accepting the influence of others to achieve a shared outcome. If leadership is a relationship, an interaction between two or more individuals, a leader
(1/5) Embracing a Challenge Culture - we talk about its importance a lot, but how do we actually create it as leaders? Can there be too much challenge? This is where psychological safety comes in…..
The Army Sergeant Major wrapping up the Creating Effective Followership conference. A great day of presentations and discussion, which will help the British Army develop followership and leadership. Learning how to challenge, accept challenge, learning and taking risk and move
Episode 7: The Centre for Army Leadership Podcast coming 🔜
Major General Duncan Capps CBE, the Army’s Director Leadership and Commandant at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, gives us an intimate insight into his leadership journey. 🎧
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#leadbyexample
‘A leader’s job is not to do the work for others, it’s to help others figure out how to do it themselves, to get things done, and to succeed beyond what they thought possible.’ - Simon Sinek
What’s your leadership style?
Hopefully your answer is: “it depends.” All leadership styles have their respective merits & pitfalls. But the most effective leaders will be able to assess the prevailing situation and adapt their leadership style accordingly.
This should, of
Take a look at this article by the Angry Staff Officer on ethics and the struggles leaders have. Let us know what you think?
#ethics
#Leadership
@pptsapper
Myth: Possessing relevant knowledge and experience alone does not make you an effective mentor.
While coaching and mentoring are distinct approaches, the line between them is often blurred because they harness the same core skills: active listening, effective questioning, and
An exceptional one page graphic from the Army Leadership Conference 2019. Thank you so much! Amazing for those who were on the top floor! This was drawn during the conference!
@laurabrodrick
#CALConf19
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Here at the CAL we’re pretty obsessed with our research library, named after the late Brigadier Prof. Richard Holmes. It’s a fantastic space to find a moment of solitude & perspective.
We’d love to see your favourite reading spot too, together with what you’re currently reading.
Our very own Prof. Lloyd Clark, and the driving force behind the CAL, has only had his latest book shortlisted for Military History Book of the year 2024!!! 👏
While he’s too humble to say himself, ‘The Commanders’ is a true literary masterpiece and will no doubt become a
Where do you see yourself on the accountability ladder?
Whether on operations or in barracks, leaders must accept responsibility for their own decisions as well as being accountable for those of their teams. The best leaders also encourage those around them to be responsible and
Ever had a feeling of unconscious superiority as a Leader? Take a look at this article from The Angry Staff Officer to find out how to keep it in check. Let us know what you think.
#conscious
#ethical
#leadership
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