Moral courage, injury, and leadership in military contexts: lessons from a thematic analysis of conversations among international experts and students

These results highlight key insights that may guide current and future leaders. In response to societal diversity and global complexities, traditional leadership and organizational practices may need to be reconsidered. In addition to essential leadership skills, emerging leaders need to be supported to be competent, engaged moral leaders. They may also benefit from positive role-modelling and moral leadership training during basic through advanced leadership and pre-deployment training.