Leader Up: Recent Episodes
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Leader Up, a podcast by the Army Management Staff College (AMSC), discusses a broad range of leadership and leader development topics with an emphasis on the Army Profession.
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No DoD or U.S. ARMY ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. Any references to commercially available products or works are used for research and educational purposes only.
Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.
Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
In this episode of Leader Up, Host David Howey, is joined by two senior leaders in US Army, Southern European Task Force, Africa: Mr. David Jones (DJ), Deputy Chief of Staff and Mr. Fred Krawchuk, Deputy Director of Operations. They join Leader Up via telecom to discuss fostering an innovation mindset and enhancing organizational performance within their mission focused organization. They share insights on building an adaptive organization, implementing innovation, management, and developing talent in complex environments. Additionally, the conversation covers leadership challenges, proactive strategies for anticipatiating future problems, and practical approaches to improving resilience and efficiency.
Learn more about SETAF-AF: https://www.setaf-africa.army.mil
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In this special edition of Leader Up, host David Howey revisits some of the most impactful conversations of 2024, focusing on a central theme: the critical roles of Army Civilian Professionals. This episode features highlights from episodes with distinguished guests, including:
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Episode 63: Lieutenant General Milford H. Beagle, Jr., Commanding General, Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth
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Episode 65: Major General David Doyle, Commanding General, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson
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Episode 70: The Honorable Christopher Lowman, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment
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Episode 68: Mr. Paul Landauer, J8, AFRICOM
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Episode 72: Katherine Coviello, Special Advisor for Enterprise Intelligence & Security, Army Materiel Command
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Episode 71: Mr. Frank Wenzel, Director, Army Management Staff College
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Episode 69: Mr. Gary Hisle, Instructor/Writer, Army Management Staff College
Join us to gain valuable insights into leadership at the highest levels and explore the indispensable role of continuous learning in shaping the Army’s Civilian Profession.
In this episode of Leader Up, we welcome Dr. Kailah Murry, Coordinator for the Continuing Education for Senior Leaders (CESL) – Strategic Leadership course. Dr. Murry provides a behind-the-scenes look at this immersive program, designed to prepare senior Army civilians, enlisted personnel, and officers for the complexities of strategic leadership.
From fostering cross-functional collaboration to tackling real-world Army challenges, Dr. Murry explains how the course enables leaders to break out of their routines, exchange ideas, and even influence Army policy. Discover how this unique environment encourages innovative thinking, builds essential networks, and equips Army leaders with tools to manage multi-generational shifts, lead through change, and drive strategic impact. Whether you’re aiming for senior leadership or looking to expand your professional community, this episode reveals how CESL - Strategic Leadership empowers leaders to grow and make a lasting difference.
Tune into gain insight into what it takes to leader at the highest levels and the invaluable role of continuous learning in the Army’s civilian corps.
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Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the U.S. Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as
endorsement.
Music: “Carolina” (Intro) & “Fort Scott” (Outro) composed by David Howey.
Episode 73 – Continuing Education for Senior Leaders - Business Transformation
In this episode of Leader Up, David Howey host a virtual meeting with Eddie Railey, course manager for the CESL-BT course. They dive into the purpose and process of CESL BT – Continuing Education for Senior Leaders in Business Transformation. Eddie explains how the program is designed to guide Army professionals in implementing modern, effective business transformation practices by leveraging methodologies like Lean Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and business process re-engineering. He highlights how the course empowers students to apply data analytics, manage waste, and map their organization’s current state, leading to sustainable improvements.
Throughout the conversation, Eddie and David emphasize the importance of understanding the “why” behind established processes and adapting them to today’s available tools and technology. The course, open to mid-level managers and above, offers a blend of virtual and in-resident classes, culminating in a personal portfolio that students can use to drive change within their own organizations. Whether you’re interested in reducing inefficiencies or bettering your processes, CESL BT might just be the course for you!
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Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the U.S. Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.
Music: "Carolina" (Intro) & "Fort Scott" (Outro) composed by David Howey.
In this episode of Leader Up, host David Howie meets with Katherine Coviello, Special Advisor for Enterprise Intel and Security, Army Materiel Command, as she shares insights from her 34-year career in the federal service, including her time in both military and civilian roles within the intelligence community. Ms. Coviello discusses her career journey, from her early days in uniform to her current role as a senior advisor on intelligence and security matters for the U.S. Army.
Throughout the episode, Coviello dives into key leadership topics such as the concept of the “frozen middle” and the importance of pushing employees toward growth and development, even when it’s challenging for organizations to let them go. She shares the significance of “building the bench” through delegation and empowering future leaders, as well as the nuanced decision between being a “fire chief” or a “fireman” in leadership roles.
Additionally, Ms. Coviello touches on her passion for equestrian sports and how maintaining an outside interest can help leaders maintain balance, reduce stress, and keep perspective in high-pressure roles.
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Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the U.S. Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.
Music: "Carolina" (Intro) & "Fort Scott" (Outro) composed by David Howey.
In this episode of Leader Up, host David Howey sits down with Frank Wenzel, Director of the Army Management Staff College (AMSC), to discuss the evolution of leadership development within the Army Civilian Corps. Mr. Wenzel reflects on his two years in the role, sharing insights on the strategic shifts AMSC has undertaken to better meet the Army’s current and future needs. The conversation delves into key topics like policy changes, the importance of investing in leader development, and the critical role AMSC plays in shaping supervisors and leaders within the Army civilian workforce.
One significant change discussed is the recent elimination of constructive credit for civilian supervisors who previously attended certain military education courses. Mr. Wenzel explains how this change ensures that civilian supervisors now complete the Civilian Education System (CES) courses designed specifically for their unique roles, bringing more consistency and value to leadership development across the Army Civilian Corps.
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product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.
Music: “Carolina” (Intro) & “Fort Scott” (Outro) composed by David Howey
The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) is back! For the first time since 2019, the annual government-wide employee engagement survey will be conducted in full during its traditional window -- and this year, more Army Civilians are eligible than ever before.
In this episode of Leader Up, AMSC's Mr. David Howey meets with Ms. Maria Ciepiela, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civilian Personnel (DASA-CP), and Mr. Patrick Curran (DASA-CP Support), to discuss the FEVS and its importance to Army Civilians, the Department of Defense, and the federal government. The FEVS window for Army Civilians kicks off the week of June 6 and closes on July 22, 2022. Don't miss it!
Learn more about the FEVS:
https://www.opm.gov/fevs
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Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.
Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
AMSC's Mr. David Howey meets with Mr. Thomas F. Greco, Senior Executive Service, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, to discuss today’s global security environment and the importance of Army Civilians in Multi-Domain Operations.
Learn more about TRADOC G-2 at:
https://www.tradoc.army.mil/g2/
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Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.
Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
AMSC's Mr. David Howey meets with Mr. David Brinkley, Senior Executive Service, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1/4, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, to discuss future initiatives regarding the Civilian Education System (CES), the value of CES, and how members of the Army Civilian Corps can enable the U.S. Army to fight and win in a Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) environment.
Learn more about TRADOC G-1/4 at:
https://www.tradoc.army.mil/g14/
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Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.
Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
AMSC's Mr. David Howey and Mr. Mark Schmidt discuss various aspects of the Intermediate Course to include student goals, course themes, learning activities, and more. Whether you’re a prospective student, a graduate of the course, or a supervisor of eligible employees, this conversation has something for you.
The Intermediate Course prepares current and aspiring Army Civilian leaders (GS 10-12) to become more innovative, self-aware, and prepared to effectively lead and care for personnel and manage assigned resources at the organizational level. The course is required per AR 350-1 for Army Civilian supervisors in those grades.
Learn more at: https://usacac.army.mil/organizations/cace/amsc/intermediate
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Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.
Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
AMSC's Mr. David Howey meets with Ms. Kate Kelley, Chief Human Capital Officer at Army Futures Command, to discuss the power of the Army Civilian in modernizing the Army and to hear her perspectives on leading at the enterprise level within the Senior Executive Service.
Learn more about Army Futures Command:
https://www.armyfuturescommand.com
Follow Army Futures Command on LinkedIn:
https://linkedin.com/company/armyfutures
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Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.
Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
AMSC’s Mr. David Howey meets with Mr. Daniel Klippstein, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, G-9, to learn about the G-9 and to hear Mr. Klippstein’s perspective on leading at the enterprise level within the Senior Executive Service.
Learn more about the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-9 (Installations) at:
https://dcsg9.army.mil/
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Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
In this episode, AMSC’s Mr. David Howey meets with Ms. Heidi Stoetzel and Dr. James Daugherty to discuss Project Athena, an Army-wide initiative to enable self-awareness, encourage self-development, and promote leader readiness, managed by the Center for the Army Profession and Leadership (CAPL).
CAPL website:
https://capl.army.mil
Project Athena Leader Self-Development Tool
https://capl.army.mil/athena/
Army Enterprise Assessment System (where to launch Leader 180 or Leader 360 event)
https://aeas.army.mil/program/self-initiated.aspx
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No DoD or U.S. ARMY ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED. Any references to commercially available products or works are used for research and educational purposes only.
Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.
Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
In this episode, AMSC's Dr. John Laudun visits Brigadier General David S. Doyle, Commanding General, Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) and Fort Polk, to discuss his experiences and viewpoints on strategic leadership.
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Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.
Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz. Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
In this episode, our host Mr. David Howey meets with Mr. Michael DeYoung and Ms. Karla Langland to discuss the Army Civilian Career Management Activity (ACCMA) and the Army's renewed focus on career management in the Army Civilian Corps.
Army IgnitED:
https://www.armyignited.com/
Army Career Tracker:
https://actnow.army.mil/
ACCMA Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/ArmyCivilianCareerManagementActivity
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Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.
Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
In this episode, our host Mr. David Howey meets with Dr. Charles (Chuck) Brandon, Office of Business Transformation, and Dr. Larry Wilson, Army Management Staff College, to discuss how Business Transformation is important to the Army, as well as how the Continuing Education for Senior Leaders - Business Transformation (CESL-BT) course helps senior leaders learn how to manage effectively.
Dr. Brandon can be reached at charles.t.brandon.civ (at) mail (dot) mil.
Dr. Wilson can be reached at lawrence.d.wilson.civ (at) mail (dot) mil.
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Mention of any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the US Army, Department of Defense, or the United States Government. The views and opinions of the authors expressed herein do not state or reflect those of the United States Government and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. The mention of companies by name is solely for the purpose of representing educational framework and should not be implied as endorsement.
Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
In this episode we meet with Mr. David P. Cavaleri and Dr. Davin V. Knolton to discuss their co-authored article "One Profession, Two Communities, and the Third Rail We Cannot Ignore." We discuss the Army's two distinct communities of practice (the Profession of Arms and the Army Civilian Corps), underlying friction points contained within, and steps we can take to achieve positive cultural change.
Read the associated article at Military Review:
https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/March-April-2021/Knolton-Third-Rail/
In this episode, we meet with Mr. Steve Banach, Director of the Army Management Staff College, to discuss the importance of developing a contemporary and relevant grand strategy for the United States that will win the Nation's wars. We also highlight a Global Entanglement and Multi-Reality threat that is becoming increasingly invasive, and if left unchecked, threatens the U.S. Army, the Constitution of the United States, and our very way of life.
In this episode we meet with Mr. Michael D. Formica, Deputy to the Commanding General, Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to discuss the current and future state of Army Civilian Professional Development.
In this episode we meet with John Dwyer and Judit Sandor to discuss their learning experiences in a virtual classroom offering of our Civilian Education System Intermediate Course. Conducted completely online, this 12-week version of the Intermediate Course afforded our students some unique opportunities and benefits. Note that future course offerings may be adjusted to take less time.
You may notice a difference in audio quality because this episode was recorded remotely.
In this episode we meet with Kelly Foster and Amanda Pommerenck to discuss their leader development and learning experiences in our four-week Civilian Education System Advanced Course.
In this episode we meet with AMSC Advanced Course facilitator, Mrs. Christina Love, to discuss our Senior Executive Service (SES) Engagement Program. We talk about what it is, how it benefits our students, and more.
A completely new form of warfare is upon us. Currently, great power competition exists in physical battle space. But who is conceptualizing and addressing great power competition in virtual battle space? In this episode of Leader Up, we meet with Army Management Staff College Director, Mr. Steve Banach to discuss winning wars and educating a Hybrid Army, to effectively conduct Multi-Domain Operations, by moving beyond legacy physical war theory and embracing revolutionary virtual warfare theories.
David Howey meets with Mr. Chuck Schrankel, Mission Command Division Chief, U.S. Army Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, to discuss the popular topic of mission command and how it is addressed in the July 2019 update of Army Doctrine Publication (ADP) 6-0 “Mission Command: Command and Control of Army Forces.”
David Howey discusses recent updates to Army Doctrine Publication (ADP) 6-22, "Army Leadership and the Profession," with LTC Greta Railsback and Ms. Judith Price from the Center for the Army Profession and Leadership (CAPL).
David Howey and Larry Wilson discuss the topic of followership to include what it is, why it's important, and how it relates to Army doctrine and the process of leadership.
James Cameron and John Kotzman discuss the tenets of learning organizations.
Learning organizations facilitate the learning of its members and continuously transform themselves. The concept was coined through the work and research of Peter Senge and his colleagues.
The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization, and The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook: Strategies and Tools for Building a Learning Organization, describe five disciplines that must be mastered when introducing learning into an organization:
-Personal Mastery - begins "by becoming committed to lifelong learning," and is the spiritual cornerstone of a learning organization. Personal Mastery involves being more realistic, focusing on becoming the best person possible, and striving for a sense of commitment and excitement in our careers to facilitate the realization of potential (Senge 1990,11).
-Mental Models - must be managed because they do prevent new powerful insights and organizational practices from becoming implemented. The process begins with self-reflection; unearthing deeply held belief structures and generalizations, and understanding how they dramatically influence the way we operate in our own lives. Until there is realization and a focus on openness, real change can never take place (Senge 1990,12).
-Building Shared Visions - visions cannot be dictated because they always begin with the personal visions of individual employees, who may not agree with the leader's vision. What is needed is a genuine vision that elicits commitment in good times and bad, and has the power to bind an organization together. As Peter Senge contends, "[building shared vision fosters a commitment to the long term" (Senge 1990,12).
-Team Learning - is important because modern organizations operate on the basis of teamwork, which means that organizations cannot learn if team members do not come together and learn. It is a process of developing the ability to create desired results; to have a goal in mind and work together to attain it (Senge 1990,13).
-Systems Thinking - the ability to see the big picture, and to distinguish patterns instead of conceptualizing change as isolated events. Systems thinking needs the other four disciplines to enable a learning organization to be realized. There must be a paradigm shift - from being unconnected to interconnected to the whole, and from blaming our problems on something external to a realization that how we operate, our actions, can create problems (Senge 1990,10).
James Cameron and Dr. Larry Wilson discuss Full Range Leadership. The full range model of leadership was developed by prominent leadership researchers Bernard Bass and Bruce Avolio in the 80’s and 90’s and has been the subject of extensive research ever since.
This episode focuses specifically on: Transformational Leadership, Authentic Leadership, and Servant Leadership.
Tony Bohn and John Kloeker discuss the theories of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and how this concept better determines one's success more than IQ.
Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional Intelligence Theory, Emotional Intelligence – Why it can matter more than IQ
Bradberry T & Greaves J. (2009). Emotional Intelligence 2.0
Howard Gardner's Frames of Mind (1983) The Theory of Multiple Intelligences introduced the idea that traditional types of intelligence, such as IQ, fail to fully explain cognitive ability.
James Cameron and Larry Wilson discuss Full Range Leadership. The full range model of leadership was developed by prominent leadership researchers Bernard Bass and Bruce Avolio in the 80’s and 90’s and has been the subject of extensive research ever since.
This episode focuses specifically on: Transactional Leadership, Contingent Reward, Management by Exception, Contingent/Situational Leadership, Path-Goal, and Leader-Member Exchange (LMX)
LTC CM Dyer and James Cameron discuss the building consensus. Consensus is a cooperative process in which all group members develop and agree to support a decision that is in the best interest of the whole.
Dustin Ashton and James Cameron discuss the basics of Army Design Methodology (ATP 5-0.1). Army design methodology (ADM) is a methodology for applying critical and creative thinking to understand, visualize, and describe unfamiliar problems and approaches to solving them (ADP 5-0). ADM includes interconnected thinking activities that aid in conceptual planning and decision making.
James Cameron and Larry Wilson discuss Full Range Leadership. The full range model of leadership was developed by prominent leadership researchers Bernard Bass and Bruce Avolio in the 80’s and 90’s and has been the subject of extensive research ever since.
This episode focuses specifically on: Characteristic-based Trait and Attribute Approaches, Five Factor Model (Big 5), and Competency and Behavioral Leadership Approaches.
James Cameron and David Quisenberry discuss the elements of successful leadership development programs.
James Cameron and Larry Wilson discuss Full Range Leadership. The full range model of leadership was developed by prominent leadership researchers Bernard Bass and Bruce Avolio in the 80’s and 90’s and has been the subject of extensive research ever since.
David Howey discusses Mission Command with ADP 6-0 contributing author Mike Flynn. What is Mission Command... a philosophy? ...a warfighting function? ...a system? How is this different from Command and Control? How have historical figures such as Helmuth von Moltke contributed to this philosophy?
James Cameron and David Howey discuss the roles of the Action Officer and the updates to the new Action Officer Development Course.
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Music: "Army Strong" written by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.
James Cameron and John Kotzman continue their discussion on the elements of critical thinking.
David Howey and James Cameron discuss the theory around MBTI® and address the intent and limitations of the instrument.
David Howey and James Cameron discuss the preference dichotomies and their possible leadership implications from the MBTI® instrument.
David Howey, Chuck Eberth, and Mark Bartholf discuss the Multi-Source Assessment and Feedback (MSAF) Program.
Leader 360: https://msaf.army.mil
James Cameron and Jeff Irvine discuss the self-development domain and the content process model.
James Cameron and Jeff Irvine discuss the outcomes of the Basic Course, along with the Learning Style Inventory (LSI) and the Thomas Kilmann Instrument.
In this episode, Ken Riggins and Kevin Brown discuss what it means to be a member of a profession.
Reference: ADRP 1
James Cameron and David Howey discuss the mission of the Army Management Staff College (AMSC) and the intent of the podcast.