The Human Advantage Ep.6 - Building Teams in the Margins - The Army Sergeant Major WO1 Paul Carney

The Centre for Army Leadership Podcast

In this episode we speak with the British Army's most senior soldier - the Army Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Paul Carney. He joined the Army as a Combat Engineer in 1997 and has served on operations in Macedonia, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. His junior and senior non-commissioned officer (NCO) appointments were spread between Close Support Armoured Engineering and General Support Engineering. He was the Squadron Sergeant Major of 20 Field Squadron in 36 Engineer Regiment, Regimental Sergeant Major at 22 Engineer Regiment, and the Command Sergeant Major of the 3rd (UK) Division. WO1 Carney has instructed Troop Commanders and Sergeants in both demolition and bridging at the Royal Engineer Warfare Wing, and has attended the Intimidate Command and Staff Course (Land) as a WO1. In this interview, we explore the changes in leadership approach as a soldier moves through the ranks, ultimately distilling 25 years of leadership into the phrase 'knowing your people'.