Army Management Staff College (amsc) Podcast

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 outs