Episode 31 - Lt Gen Nick Borton DSO MBE - Leading within the Alliance

The Centre for Army Leadership Podcast

In this episode, we are joined by the Commander Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, Lieutenant General Nicholas R M Borton DSO MBE. General Nick speaks about his time in command and highlights the need for leaders at all levels to simplify complexity, highlighting that it gives junior leaders the understanding and context to execute plans. He speaks about mission command, the British Army's command philosophy, and the importance of trust as a bedrock for leadership. General Nick speaks with genuine passion and honesty about the need for organisations to train to the point of failure, as the best lessons are found in the aftermath. Finally, and as one would expect from the commander of a multinational headquarters, he speaks about the need and importance of having diverse military teams and how more often than not, the most junior person in the room may have the best idea.

A fascinating interview with one of NATO's most senior military leaders.

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