Episode 76 - Leadership philosophies, what are they and why might you need one.

In this episode of 'Battling with Business,' hosts Chris and Gareth delve into the topic of leadership philosophies. They begin by defining what a leadership philosophy is and discussing the importance of creating one. The conversation then turns to their individual philosophies. Chris outlines a series of guiding principles that form his philosophy, while Gareth breaks his down into three components: the Leadership Theory, the Perspective, and the Principles.

As they explore each other's philosophies, they discuss the relevance and universality of these ideas. Gareth emphasizes that his philosophy is largely aspirational, aimed at continuous improvement both as a leader and as a person. Towards the end of the episode, Gareth introduces his Warfighting Leadership Philosophy, explaining how his approach would shift in a military context. Despite the specific focus required for military operations, both Chris and Gareth agree that many of these principles are applicable to everyday life as well. Gareth, however, notes that the areas highlighted in his warfighting philosophy are particularly crucial for military leadership.