On 9 October 2026, Lieutenant General Miroslav Hlaváč, MSc, Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces, delivered a seminar at the Centre for Security and Military-Strategic Studies (CSMSS) of the University of Defence as part of the Strategic Leadership course within the 45th General Staff Course. During the approximately ninety-minute session, he addressed the topic “The Character and Role of a Strategic Leader.”

In his presentation, Lieutenant General Hlaváč focused on the key attributes and competencies required of strategic leaders, their responsibilities in leading armed forces, and the importance of setting a personal example in decision-making at the highest levels of command. He also discussed the current challenges facing strategic leaders in today’s dynamic security environment.

The seminar was attended by 24 course participants, who took advantage of the subsequent discussion to exchange views and raise questions related to the topic. The open debate contributed to a deeper understanding of strategic leadership and provided the audience with valuable insights drawn from the experience of the highest-ranking military representative of the Czech Armed Forces.

Author: Ing. Mojmír Jančík