FREE EBOOK
LOGIN
Menu
The Eighth Mile Consulting
FREE EBOOK
LOGIN
Menu

leadership lessons from the Military

Pressure reveals what preparation creates.

The military doesn't succeed because it avoids uncertainty. It succeeds because it prepares for it.

These articles explore the leadership principles, decision-making frameworks and lessons forged under pressure that remain just as relevant in the boardroom as they are on the battlefield.

Lessons Learned from My First Gunfight
$0.00

As a former military service member, there are few moments in my career that stand out as particularly formative. One such moment was my first gunfight with the enemy.

MilitaryDavid Neal
David Neal
The Principles of War - A Corporate Translation
$0.00

The Principles of War are a set of guiding principles that act as considerations for military planning and strategy.  It has become apparent that there is some utility in using them in the cor...

Business GrowthMilitaryDavid Neal
David Neal
Preparing for War: Resource Management in the Modern Marketplace
$0.00

History has shown that the outcome of almost every major military effort comes down to differences in strategic approach. Essentially, one approach works, and one fails.

Business GrowthMilitaryDavid Neal
David Neal
We Do Not Retreat
$0.00

It speaks of the importance of always moving forward and regaining the initiative. Of remaining focused and deliberate in everything we do.

MilitaryDavid Neal
David Neal
From Active Duty to Start Up Founder - My Interview with Forbes Contributor Ian Mathews
$0.00

David shares with Ian the considerations he and Jonathan explored when establishing The Eighth Mile Consulting strategy development.

MilitaryDavid Neal
David Neal
Leadership Lessons - From a 22yo Nobody
$0.00

I left school at 18 years of age and joined the Australian Army where I undertook 4 years of tertiary and leadership training with the Australian Defence Force Academy and the Royal Military Colleg...

MilitaryDavid Neal
David Neal
Homelessness amongst Australian veterans
$0.00

Reports like this illustrate why we are passionate and loyal in supporting organisations like RSL Queensland who selflessly exist to service our veteran community.

David NealMilitary
David Neal
Why we helped create a medicinal cannabis platform
$0.00

In 2017, I medically discharged from the Australian Army due to a myriad of injuries that were gained throughout my time in the Infantry Corps. This is not unusual or special in any way, in fact it...

MilitaryDavid Neal
David Neal

More Leadership Insights

Applying Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Leadership Development
$0.00

CBT is not about couches or confessionals. It is about catching flawed thinking before it becomes flawed leadership. Leaders who master these tools make clearer decisions, manage emotion under pres...

Personal DevelopmentDavid NealTrending
Evolution of Leadership Styles
$0.00

The best leaders adapt while the world changes around them.

Types of LeadershipTrending
David Neal
How to Build Trust After Leadership Mistakes
$0.00

Trust isn’t rebuilt with words. It’s rebuilt through consistent behaviour over time.

Team BuildingTrendingConflictMelissa Bardsley
Melissa Bardsley
How to Lead Kinesthetic Learners
$0.00

Some people don’t learn by listening. They learn by doing. Leaders need to adapt.

TrendingHow We LearnJonathan Clark
David Neal
How to Lead Visual Learners
$0.00

Some people don’t learn by listening. They need to see it clearly to understand.

TrendingHow We LearnDavid Neal
Jonathan Clark
Management Vs Leadership
$0.00

Management keeps the wheels turning. Leadership decides where the wheels go. This article shows leaders why efficiency means nothing without direction and why teams fail when both roles are confuse...

Emerging LeadersDavid NealTrending
Not Every High Performer Should Lead
$0.00

High performance and leadership are not the same.

Team DevelopmentJonathan ClarkTrending
Jonathan Clark
The Dark Contradictions of Leadership
$0.00

Leadership isn’t consistent. It’s full of contradictions most people avoid facing.

David NealTrending
David Neal

CONTACT US

(07) 2114 9072

Drawn from lessons learned in the military, and in business, we make leadership principles tangible and relatable through real-world examples, personal anecdotes, and case studies.

© Copyright 2023 The Eighth Mile Consulting  |  Privacy