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How the Dutch Tackle Leadership Development in Army Leaders
Major Peter de Bock and Doctor Peter Olsthoorn via the Journal of Military and Strategic Studies examine in depth what leadership theories should underpin the promotion courses for junior officers, and how to develop cutting edge leaders.
< 30 mins
Paradox and Challenges in Military Leadership
This academic paper by Ronit Kark, Tair Karazi-Presler and Sarit Tubi via ResearchGate provides a nuanced understanding of the challenges of modern military leadership.
> 30 mins
A General's perspective on Raising and Training the Australian Army
Major General Peter 'Gus' Gilmore, AO, DSC gives an address at the Royal United Services Institute of New South Wales (RUSI NSW). He provides us with strategic level insight into a range of issues affecting the bulk of the Australian Army, and explains how priorities are shifting as we move towards 2030 
< 15 mins
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How to Fail as a Staff Officer
In this article by 'The Military Leader', Captain Nate Stratton provides advice on what NOT to do when filling a Staff Officer appointment.
< 15 mins
The Importance of Trust in the Army Profession
Two Articles focusing on the importance of trust - The first is by Major Jim Nemec via The Center for the Army Profession and Ethic (CAPE), and the second is by Colonel Charles Allen & Colonel William Braun via the United States Army Combined Arms Centre (USACAC).
< 30 mins
How to Avoid Unintentionally Humiliating Your Subordinates
This lesson in leadership shared by Captain Joel Martinez via The Military Leader explains how a simple failure to clarify his intent regarding a new unit policy, left a small group of individuals feeling humiliated and undermined.
< 5 mins
Soldiers looking at a map.
Can You Still Demonstrate Leadership Whilst in a Staff Appointment?
In this article from 'The Military Leader', James King discusses 12 practical lessons on leadership, regardless of role.
< 5 mins
Books on a shelf.
Finding Time for Professional Reading
Listening to audio books as an alternate to physically reading is occasionally frowned upon by the academically elite, however this article by Nicholas Simontis via The Military Leader, explains the benefits of listening to audiobooks and professional podcasts in all the 'wasted time'.
< 5 mins
Soldier in a lecture theatres.
Does Army Culture Hinder our Ability to Produce Strategic Minds?
This article by Gregory D. Foster argues that strategic thinkers must be broadly educated, not narrowly trained.
< 15 mins
Professional Development: a Perspective from the Ranks
In this article, Karl Boeck argues that Officers and Other Ranks develop in different Ways.
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