Leader Up

Leader Up

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 Civilian Professional. If you have questions, suggestions, or feedback, write us at usarmy.leavenworth.tradoc.mbx.armyu-amsc-podcast@army.mil To learn more about the Army Management Staff College, visit our website at https://armyuniversity.edu/amsc/podcast 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.

Episodes

May 19, 2025 48 mins

In this episode of Leader Up, host David Howey welcomes Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Branen, Director of the Center for Army Leadership (CAL). Together, they explore the foundation and future of Army leadership, with a special focus on the essential role of Army civilians in leadership development across the force.

Key discussion points include:

• The history of Army leadership doctrine, including the shift from “leaders are born” t...

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In this episode of Leader Up, host David Howey is joined by two insightful guests from the Center for Army Leadership: Janetta Harris, an Instructional System Specialist, and Russ Scott, a Program Manager Liaison, both from the Center for Army Leadership (CAL) Leader Development Division. Together, they dive into the vital topic of mentorship—what it is, how it differs from coaching and counseling, and why it’s essential for profes...

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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 orga...

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December 31, 2024 51 mins

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:

- Episode 63: Lieutenant General Milford H. Beagle, Jr., Commanding General, Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth

- Episode 65: Major General David D...

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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...

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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 busines...

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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 intel...

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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...

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Episode 70 - Leadership Perspectives with the Honorable Christopher Lowman

In this episode of Leader Up, host David Howie sits down with the Honorable Christopher Lowman, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment, to explore the intricate world of leadership within the Army. Mr. Lowman shares his journey from a private in the Marine Corps to becoming the senior logistician in the Department of Defense. He delves into the sign...
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September 12, 2024 33 mins
Leader Up host Mr. David Howey and AMSC’s Mr. Gary Hisle discuss an underreported topic—Followership. Gary brings his extensive experience from his 30-year active-duty career in the Army, where he served in various leadership and followership roles along with his decade of teaching leadership development. Together, they unpack the layers of followership, its significance in the Army, and how it contributes to effective leadership a...
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AMSC’s Mr. David Howey hosts a virtual meeting with special guest Paul Landauer, the J8 Resources and Assessments directorate for U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). Mr. Landauer shares his perspectives on various topics, including his background and career journey, AFRICOM’s responsibilities and challenges, and its extensive geographic scope.

During the discussion, Mr. Landauer offers valuable insights on delegation, feedback, and th...
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August 6, 2024 37 mins
Leader Up host Mr. David Howey and AMSC’s Dr. Mike Edwards discuss the significance of crucial conversations in leadership and its ability to enhance relationships and outcomes across different settings. Dr. Mike Edwards shares his background and expertise in crucial conversations, underscoring the necessity of understanding one’s motives and preparing thoroughly for such interactions.

Key concepts discussed include handling oppo...
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Leader Up host Mr. David Howey and AMSC’s Mr. Gary Hisle discuss Army Design Methodology and how Army Civilian Professionals can utilize it. The conversation covers how the methodology is a conceptual planning tool used to help resolve ill-structured or ambiguous problems by first defining the nature of the problem through problem framing, rather than being given a predefined problem or mission. Mr. Hisle explores the method’s thre...
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Major General David Doyle, Commanding General, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, joins Leader Up for a second time to discuss a variety of leadership and leader development topics. Talking points include the critical role of Army Civilians and the importance of their professional education, the Ivy leadership methodology used within the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, the significance of maintaining a positive climate a...
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AMSC's Mr. David Howey and Dr. Robert Arp discuss critical thinking and creative thinking and highlight their importance in decision-making and problem-solving. Talking points include examples of fallacies and the importance of considering alternative perspectives, the importance of teaching critical thinking from a young age, the relevance of critical and creative thinking in the workplace, and more. Dr. Arp holds a PhD in Philoso...
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In this episode we meet with Lieutenant General Milford "Beags" Beagle, Jr. to discuss a variety of topics to include fostering healthy work-life balance (Lamps Out Time), managing priorities (The One Thing), reflecting on key moments in his career, sharing leadership lessons learned, and more. Lt. Gen. Beagle is the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, KS; Commandant, U.S. Army Command an...
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January 19, 2024 40 mins
In this episode we meet with Mr. Dennis Branson to discuss the topic of conflict and how it is incorporated in the Civilian Education System (CES) Advanced Course. Talking points include the ecosystem/culture we are in, conflict vs opposition, leading in conflict, instruments/tools used in the Advanced Course, the importance of reflective journaling, and resources available to learn more. Mr. Branson is an instructor in AMSC’s Depa...
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November 2, 2023 35 mins
In this episode we meet with three members of the Center for Army Leadership (Janetta Harris, Mounir Bouchareb, and Bernard F. Harris Jr.) to talk about an article they co-authored titled "Leader Presence and Its Impact on Organizational Climate." We start off by identifying what leader presence is (and why it matters) and the four attributes of presence (bearing, fitness, confidence, resilience). We also learn about factors that i...
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We meet with Ms. Lisa Bennett, Senior Intelligence Advisor at TRADOC DCS G-2, to discuss a variety of leadership and leader development topics to include her current position and responsibilities, her military and civilian leadership experiences, the importance of professional development for Army Civilians, career advice, lessons learned, and more. Ms. Bennett has served in a Defense Intelligence Senior Level (DISL) position since...
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We meet with Col. Dwayne Wagner, U.S. Army, Retired, to discuss his Military Review article titled “We Have Come a Long Ways... We Have a Ways to Go” and his personal journey as an African American Army officer and Army civilian.

Col. (Ret.) Wagner's article is available at:
https://www.armyupress.army.mil/journals/military-review/online-exclusive/2021-ole/wagner/

For questions, suggestions, or feedback, write us at usarmy.leaven...
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