Harry’s very big idea | Afghanistan changed everything for a prince who has dedicated himself to improving the life and career prospects for disabled servicemen and women.

You are accountable | The Governor-General and former chief of defence knows a few things about leading – and says it’s not about command and control.

A sense of belief | One ex-soldier has directed the drive and resolve he acquired from his army training into building his own business.

Out of uniform| They have the skills that a modern workplace demands, but Australian employers are still slow to recognise the value of defence veterans.

Inside knowledge | Civilian misperception of an authoritarian rather than authoritative leadership style in the military means valuable lessons are ignored, says this author.

Army guy to civvy street | Reactions to new-found freedom after leaving the defence forces can be unpredictable, as Sam Duncan discovered.