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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 57 MIN

Episode 59 - Compass for Life with Floyd Woodrow MBE DCM

from The Centre for Army Leadership Podcast · host The Centre for Army Leadership

We’re joined by Floyd Woodrow MBE DCM - soldier, author and business leader. After 4 years in The Parachute Regiment Floyd became one of the youngest individuals ever selected for the Special Air Service. Author of “Elite” and “The Warrior, The Strategist and You” Floyd has years of practical leadership experience in the military and business.   In this episode we explore the importance of knowing and understanding yourself, as well as the importance of having something to aim for. He explains the three things most important for good leaders, the tug of war between personal and organisational aims, and the importance of genuinely caring about your followers.

We’re joined by Floyd Woodrow MBE DCM - soldier, author and business leader. After 4 years in The Parachute Regiment Floyd became one of the youngest individuals ever selected for the Special Air Service. Author of “Elite” and “The Warrior, The Strategist and You” Floyd has years of practical leadership experience in the military and business.   In this episode we explore the importance of knowing and understanding yourself, as well as the importance of having something to aim for. He explains the three things most important for good leaders, the tug of war between personal and organisational aims, and the importance of genuinely caring about your followers.

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