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Podcast

Ep 94: General Wayne Eyre- Read, Write, and Lead - From the Green Notebook
43 Minutes
General Wayne Eyre, the Chief of the Defense Staff for Canada, joins Joe to share over three decades worth of leadership lessons, including how reading, writing, and reflection have shaped his career. They also talk about what it means to be a professional in today’s military, the importance of holistic health and fitness for leaders, and why failure is a great teacher.

Free Online Course

AI for Leaders (Babson College)
Research from the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Mckinsey shows that AI will increasingly disrupt what we do, who does it and how all work is done – e.g. humans versus machines. On the positive side, AI is expected to add significant growth and value to the world’s economy for the companies and countries that get it. As such, it is more important than ever that all leaders, managers, executives and board members develop their AI skills to compete and prosper in the AI world.
However, most leaders, executives and board members lack the necessary AI education, skills, strategies and tactics to create AI-powered business models with platform and network effects....
Many more courses available in the 'Opportunities' section of The Torch. Click here.

Note: While links provided in this section offer mostly 'free' learning opportunities, there might be some additional costs. The CAF does not specifically endorse any of these sites and it is NOT responsible for any funding required for any of them. That said, this does not stop members from applying and potentially being reimbursed through other means such as the Education Reimburement (ER) program found at this link: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/education-training/reimbursements-allowances/education.html

Website / Journal

France 24
France 24, ce sont quatre chaînes mondiales d’information continue (en français, en anglais, en arabe et en espagnol), émettant 24h/24 et 7j/7 dans 521,7 millions de foyers sur les cinq continents. ... La rédaction de France 24 propose une approche française du monde et s’appuie sur un réseau de 160 bureaux de correspondants couvrant la quasi-totalité des pays du globe. ...

Short Articles

Les armes létales autonomes : entre mythes et confusions
En mai 2023, des articles de presse rapportaient qu’une intelligence artificielle (IA) avait tué son propre instructeur lors d’un test mené par l’armée américaine. Bien qu’il s’agisse d’un test virtuel sans conséquences physiques, cet événement a permis d’illustrer les dangers potentiels que représente cette technologie. ... Que cette histoire soit anecdotique ou non, cet exemple montre que les stratégies de défense sont en constante mutation et que l’apparition d’armes autonomes dotées d’intelligence artificielle soulève des interrogations majeures....
War in Ukraine is revealing a new global order – and the ‘power south’ is the winner
Long-held resentments of the west are surfacing as world relations rebalance in favour of economic powerhouses like India and China. ...
Why Modi Can’t Make India a Great Power: Government-Backed Intolerance Is Tearing the Country Apart
(Accessible thru DWAN only)
... This August, he [Indian Prime Minister Modi] asserted that India’s presidency would help make the world into “one family” through “historic efforts aimed at inclusive and holistic growth.” The government’s message was clear: India is becoming a great power under Modi and will usher in an era of global peace and prosperity.
But 1,000 miles away from New Delhi, in the northeastern state of Manipur, India is caught in a conflict that suggests it is in no position to serve as an international leader. ...

Upcoming Conference Presentation / Webcast / Webinar

29 September 2023 - The Royal Canadian Air Force's Future Role in NORAD and NATO
Webinar - 1600-1700 BST. Registration at link.
This event brings together experts from RUSI and the North American Arctic Defence and Security Network (NAADSN) for an online discussion on the tasks facing the Royal Canadian Air Force, and more specifically the CF-18 Force as it looks towards a transition to F-35 combat aircraft within a radically changed security environment in the Arctic, the Pacific and the North Atlantic theatres.
See other 'Upcoming Events' happening soon. Click here.

What's New Elsewhere in The Torch?

Video

ASEAN nations hold joint drills amid tensions with China
2 minutes. NOT available on DWAN.
ASEAN has started its first joint naval exercises amid growing concerns about China's assertiveness in the South China Sea. The non-combat drills are taking place off the coast of Indonesia. China's territorial claims have led to clashes with neighboring countries.

Book

The Wisdom of the Bullfrog: Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy)
From the acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed—a short, inspirational book of advice and leadership lessons that Admiral McRaven collected over his four decades as a Navy SEAL.
The title "Bullfrog" is given to the Navy SEAL who has served the longest on active duty. Admiral McRaven was honored to receive this honor in 2011 when he took charge of the United States Special Operations Command. When McRaven retired in 2014, he had 37 years as a Navy SEAL under his belt, leading men and women at every level of the special operations community. In the ensuing four years, he served as Chancellor to the entire University of Texas System, with its 230,000 students and 100,000 faculty and health care workers....
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... During those four decades, Admiral McRaven dealt with every conceivable leadership challenge, from commanding combat operations—including the capture of Saddam Hussein, the rescue of Captain Phillips, and the raid for Osama bin Laden.
THE WISDOM OF THE BULLFROG draws on these and countless other experiences from Admiral McRaven's incredible life, including crisis situations, management debates, organizational transitions, and ethical dilemmas, to provide readers with the most important leadership lessons he has learned over the course of his forty years of service.
Each chapter provides a Make Your Bed-like parable, rich with insights like those featured in his bestselling memoir, Sea Stories, about the specific leadership traits required to be at the top of your game, including:
-Who Dares, Wins
-Run to the Sound of the Guns
-No Plan Survives First Contact with the Enemy
THE WISDOM OF THE BULLFROG is Admiral McRaven's clear-eyed treatise on the leadership qualities that separate the good from the truly great.

This book can be accessed via the DWAN but to view on the public internet, you must first register with the CAF Virtual Library. Canadian Armed Forces Virtual Library Access Request Form

Many more books available in the 'Profession of Arms Reading List' section of The Torch. Click here.

Studies

Canada’s Future Submarine Capability
In recognition of the incredible complexity of sustaining defence capabilities, including timely defence procurement, the CDA Institute has initiated the ‘Force Development Series’, comprised of events involving a diverse range of subject matter experts and reports as a contribution to the national discussion on defence policy. With the generous support of NATO and DND, the second roundtable event of the series was held in late November 2022, on the topic of sustaining Canada’s submarine capability. ... This report summarizes the discussions held during the event, providing a comprehensive overview of the key points made by the invited experts. The report aims to promote better understanding and informed debate about the challenges associated with sustaining this critical capability for Canadians. Complying with the Chatham House rules, the report does not attribute any comments to individuals.

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