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  1. Podcast | Lives in Leadership: AVM Steven “Zed” Roberton

    5D AGO

    Podcast | Lives in Leadership: AVM Steven “Zed” Roberton

    In this episode of Lives in Leadership, Dr Lucas Marie speaks with Air Vice-Marshal Steven “Zed” Roberton, Distinguished Service Cross, about his remarkable journey through three decades of command in the Royal Australian Air Force and beyond. From leading Operation Okra—the largest RAAF deployment since Vietnam—to navigating multinational coalition dynamics and later entering the private sector, AVM Roberton shares lessons on trust, adaptability, and ethical decision-making in complex environments. The conversation explores how core leadership values—respect, integrity, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence—transcend both military and civilian life, and why ethical awareness is more critical than ever in an age of artificial intelligence and rapid technological change.

    32 min
  2. Podcast | Lives in Leadership: Dr Leigh Ann Perry

    OCT 20

    Podcast | Lives in Leadership: Dr Leigh Ann Perry

    In this Episode Dr Lucas Marie speaks with Doctor Leigh Ann Perry, an associate professor of psychology and behavioral science at the US Naval War College. She is a leading expert in the application of positive psychology for military leadership development. Dr Perry's work focuses on the area of wellbeing, resilience and mindfulness.

    37 min
  3. Podcast | Lives in Leadership: RADM Lee Goddard

    OCT 9

    Podcast | Lives in Leadership: RADM Lee Goddard

    Rear Admiral Lee Goddard shares candid lessons from 34 years in the Navy and beyond. From commanding warships to shaping defence policy, he reflects on leadership, high-performing teams, and the importance of knowing your people.

    37 min
  4. Audio Book | Enter, the Contemporary Australian Warrant Officer

    SEP 5

    Audio Book | Enter, the Contemporary Australian Warrant Officer

    A new Senior Enlisted capability is emerging with a burgeoning form of influence-based leadership that embraces diversity and that can rapidly mobilise a workforce.

    26 min
  5. Audio Book | Clausewitz & Centres of Gravity Open to Interpretation

    SEP 5

    Audio Book | Clausewitz & Centres of Gravity Open to Interpretation

    Trying to understand the abstruse messages of Carl von Clausewitz’s On War can be both mind-numbing and mind-blowing. However, interpretation is the key to unpacking his obsession with the ‘centre of gravity’ as being critical to how forces generate strength.

    45 min
  6. Audio Book | Working With Civvies – the Integrated Workplace

    SEP 5

    Audio Book | Working With Civvies – the Integrated Workplace

    This paper will examine some of the cultural differences between uniformed military personnel and APS staff.

    27 min
  7. Audio Book | The Use of Force by States Under International Law

    SEP 5

    Audio Book | The Use of Force by States Under International Law

    Explore the legality of war in our final series instalment. Delve into the complex interplay between international law, military ethics, and the principles guiding the use of force. From 'Just War Theory' to modern legal frameworks, understand the intricate balance of morality, authority, and legality in warfare.

    19 min
  8. Audio Book | Australia’s Military Strategic Challenges – Close to Home

    SEP 5

    Audio Book | Australia’s Military Strategic Challenges – Close to Home

    Since the enhanced trilateral security partnership of 16 September 2021, the Australian Government has considered its strategic environment to have permanently changed.

    38 min
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