Lives in Leadership

Why doesn’t military success always deliver lasting peace? Dr Darren Lim explores the assumptions shaping how we understand conflict, power and Australia’s strategic choices.

TX is a leader in his field as one of the most respected voices on the future of warfare, military strategy, and insurgency. He holds a doctorate in modern history from the University of Oxford and is the author of The Sling and the Stone, a landmark examination of how modern conflict has evolved alongside deglobalisation and shifting strategic competition.

The first Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the Defence Force explains why the best leaders rely on influence, trust and listening, not rank. 

Rear Admiral James Lybrand reflects on leadership from the depths of submarines to strategic command, exploring adaptability, reflection, and the evolving role of education in shaping Defence’s future leaders

Warrant Officer Dave Ashley reflects on four decades of service, sharing leadership lessons from the battlefield, the importance of caring for soldiers, and how the Army can prepare the next generation for the challenges ahead.

Major General Andrew Hocking discusses the lessons from Afghanistan, the importance of institutional learning, and how Defence can strengthen national preparedness through collaboration and diverse perspectives.

Dr Lucas Marie speaks with Major General Andrew Hocking about the personal and professional lessons learned from a distinguished career.

In the second part of his discussion with Brigadier John Fenwick, Professor David Whetham delves into the evolving landscape of ethics and leadership in Defence.