Episode 58 - 2026 Leadership Foundations with Maj Gen Nick Cowley OBE

In this episode we’re joined by Major General Nick Cowley OBE General Officer Commanding Army Individual Training Command, Director Army Leadership and Commandant Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.   He draws on his experiences to emphasise the principle of “Serve to Lead” and highlights the inherent contradictions of leadership, as well as the importance of creating the right culture from the beginning - living values every day and doing the small things right. Culture is shaped by individuals, and actions count for more than words.  He highlights how both positive or negative actions and behaviours can be contagious, and that we need to take personal responsibility for the environments we create and take part in.