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Leading with Agility

Humble Associates

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If you're looking for something dynamic, fresh with a new perspective on leadership then this podcast is for you. We believe that leadership is at a crossroads, not only are organisations struggling with constant change and disruption but leaders are looking for better and more effective development opportunities. Which is why Agile leadership requires leaders to be more self-aware, comfortable with uncertainty and above all far more outcome focused than before. So join our podcast, as we ex ...
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HELLO my faithful listeners!!! and welcome to the podcast “That’s Interesting!”. I am your humble host Tim Holley. For this show I interview friends, family, associates, possibly strangers that have hobbies or jobs that I want to learn more about. And also how these hobbies or careers bring better fulfillment or make them a happier person.
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Dr. Anosh Ahmed is a business person by heart and an insightful individual. From land, media correspondences to the reliably making clinical world, his force for building affiliations associates across different making organizations areas. From humble beginnings, Dr. Anosh Ahmed and his family moved to the United States at the blazing age of seven years of age. He entered the labor force at 13 years old to assist with supporting his family where he found his innovative energy. Today Dr. Anos ...
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Down and Off

HMB Alumni Band

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The Down and Off a podcast for members, alumni, friends, and family of the University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band. Hosted by Alums John Brown ('85-'89) and Tim Clay ('08-'12). Our plan is to dive through the rich history of the HMB, interview folks from over the years, give you a chance to share your stories, learn about the HMB, relive memories, and share in the On Iowa cheer. This is a platform for alums to share their stories with others. #OnIowa #GoHawks
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Text us to share your thoughts In this week's episode we sat down with Dr Benjamin Ritter, an experienced talent professional and leadership coach to discuss what it really takes to step up and take on the role of leader or manager. Too often he comes across managers who are struggling with the burden of people management, or are fearful about taki…
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Text us to share your thoughts This week we're joined by Kim Faura, a highly experienced C-Suite leader who's experience working at well-known brands such as giffgaff and Checkatrade meant for a fascinating conversation about his thoughts on leadership. Kim talks us through his ideas on what skills managers need to adopt in order to progress up the…
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Text us to share your thoughts This week we're joined by Rebecca Smart, ex-CEO of the world famous DK Books and now a leading Leadership and Talent Coach as we sat down with her to talk about all things coaching. Specifically, what does it mean for managers trying to adopt a coaching stance in how they support their employees. How can managers at l…
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The Hawkeye Marching Band is set to salute Lisa Bluder and her amazing career this weekend, and Down & Off is back to sit down with Homecoming Chair and Director of Alumni Bands Jeff Sebille to get a preview of Homecoming '24 festivities! Jeff Sebille shares his excitement for Homecoming 2024 and walks through logistics of the weekends events! Star…
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Text us to share your thoughts In this week's episode we're joined by Toby Sinclair, an accomplished Employee Experience Consultant to discuss how a change in HR attitudes is long overdue. Given attrition, retention and employee engagement are hot topics across all industries what more can HR do to improve the overall Employee Experience to reduce …
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Text us to share your thoughts We kick off our 2nd Season of our podcast with this wonderful discussion with Magdalene Usikaro, CEO of the Music Relief Foundation. With a focus on young people, her charity does amazing work to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through the power of music. Join us as we talk to Magdalene about how s…
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Rumpadiddily! Band Camp is on, marching band season looms, and it's time for our annual check in on the State of the HMB. John & Tim are back to interview Director of the Hawkeye Marching Band, Dr. Eric Bush, and Associate Director of the Hawkeye Marching Band, Dr. Nick Miller, about all the goings on with HMB 144. Dr. Miller introduces himself, an…
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Text us to share your thoughts A huge thank you to ALL our listeners to our podcast, we couldn't have made it this far without you We wanted to draw Season 1 to a close with a reflective episode talking about what we've learnt and enjoyed this year. We have exciting plans for Season 2 (coming soon!), please tune in to learn more. We promise you won…
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Text us to share your thoughts Since handing over the reigns to Andy Jassy, increasing reports indicate that the one prized leadership culture within Amazon is starting to shift. Employees and former execs report that once unbroken rules are now becoming frayed around the edges, while others report that leadership principles have been weaponised ag…
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Text us to share your thoughts As the summer holidays beckon, demands on employers increase. Whether its parents requiring greater flexibility or singletons wanting to spend more time outdoors with friends or at festivals. Regardless of needs, employees of all stripes will want the support of their organisation. In this week's episode we discuss ho…
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Text us to share your thoughts Earlier this year in an interview with Adam Grant, Airbnb's CEO Brian Chesky revealed his regret at describing his company as a family during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode we go deeper into why Brian believes this is problematic. We'll look at how true it is. We'll also explore risks with this approach and wh…
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Text us to share your thoughts This week more than 3,000 staff could get right to bargain collectively for rights and pay for the first time at Amazon's Coventry Warehouse here in the UK. With union busting efforts costing Amazon $14million dollars, how do these efforts help improve employee wellbeing, engagement and productivity? Agile Leadership …
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Text us to share your thoughts By the time this episode is released, the UK will most likely be waking up to a new Prime Minister and Government (well, that's what the polls suggest!). And if your'e living in Europe, France is also in the midst of a Presidential vote too So with politicians seeking votes, what happens when they also seek power? We'…
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Text us to share your thoughts Workplace authenticity, no doubt a key topic in your organisation's HR agenda to create a more welcoming, diverse workplace. In fact, many studies now show the link between authenticity and wellbeing . But has the push towards it failed? Too many employees remain fearful of openly discussing topics that may be deemed …
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Text us to share your thoughts We frequently get told that middle managers are the problem. They are resistant to change, and in fact hold up change from occurring. In this episode we explore these assumptions and question if they really stack up. Are middle managers simply corporate yes-men or is there more than meets the eye? And as always, if yo…
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Text us to share your thoughts In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of involving employees in designing an Employee Experience for their organisation. We consider the latest trend of treating employees like customers and the impact of not accounting for their needs. Finally, we discuss the responsibility of leaders in crafting and crea…
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Text us to share your thoughts Workplace motivation is a constant challenge, and post pandemic the challenge is only increasing. With 3 in 5 18-34yr olds say they feel lonely often, what can organisations do to ensure this generation feel greater connection to their colleagues and their organisations? So much to unpack and discuss as we explore the…
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Text us to share your thoughts As the UK Elections move closer, the two main parties are battling for votes. The Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Sunak have decided to hark back to yesteryear by announcing that a vote for them will mean the reintroduction of National Service. According to him, young people need to be ‘kept out of trouble’ …
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Text us to share your thoughts As the UK heads to a Summer General Election on 4th July, and polls predicting a total wipeout for the current government we thought we'd explore what it means for leaders looking to quit. When does resigning make sense? What happens when when success isn’t possible.? Should you just give up and move on, or should lea…
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Text us to share your thoughts Why do humans seek out role models? What should a role model look like? And what happens when you become one without even realising it? We explore all these questions and more (yes that includes Trump), so download the episode to enjoy the full discussion. And as always, if you've listened to the episode, here are som…
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Text us to share your thoughts In the past two weeks, Co-op Live, a brand new entertainment venue in Manchester has had to publicly apologise after its grand opening got delayed repeatedly. While it's General Manager resigned after controversial comments were made about the UK entertainment industry. What are the lessons leaders can draw about how …
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Text us to share your thoughts What happens when you make assumptions about what your employees are capable of? what impact does that have on their performance? We delve into two relatively unknown psychological principles that underly this assumptive approach. And if you're a leader, we'll be exploring what it means if you're in a line management …
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Text us to share your thoughts As the news of Samsung's push a 6 day work week goes viral, we discuss what productivity really means. A relic of a bygone era or time for a reinterpretation as the world of work rapidly changes? But beyond this discussion, we explore the deeper causes behind execs and employees working ever longer hours. We uncover t…
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Text us to share your thoughts We explore what self-management means, the various categories under it and whether or not its an achievable style of management that leaders can aim for. We compare some popular methods structures and frameworks that describe self-management practices and discuss how applicable they are in the modern workplace. As alw…
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Text us to share your thoughts Diversity is more than just representation, many leaders are responsible for managing teams that bridge continents not just cultures. This brings a range of considerations to the fore, what type of communication pattern works best? Should I be more directive, or less? How do I ensure my instructions are understood? Li…
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Text us to share your thoughts Continuing the conversation on diversity, this episode focuses on a very specific , yet troubling phenomena that affect women in c-suite positions Join us as we uncover the origins of the Glass Cliff, the research behind it and how a status quo bias might be what is underpinning to this day. Finally we look to the fut…
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Text us to share your thoughts This week, our team at Humble Associates received some awesome feedback commending our team's diversity. Not only ethnicity and gender, but of style and approach. It got us thinking more ...why is this so important to us? Join us as we delve into this topic with a focus on how vulnerability can be the key to unlock re…
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Text us to share your thoughts How should leaders and organisations support Gen Z in the workplace? Why does it matter? What are Gen Z looking for from leaders? We get our teeth into this hot topic and try to better understand what type of environment leaders need to create in order to better include Gen Z employees. We also explore what leaders Ge…
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Text us to share your thoughts Post pandemic, organisations seem to be prevaricating over their remote work policies. From Disney to Nvidia many organisations are battling with a greater desire from employees for a remote work policy that works. In this episode we explore what the latest data can tell us about organisations who adopt flexible work …
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Text us to share your thoughts This month marks the two year anniversary of the tragic kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard by a serving Metropolitan Police officer. Her death provoked an outcry into the state of UK policing with subsequent inquiries revealing that the Metropolitan Police is institutionally misogynistic and racist. As a result, polls…
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Text us to share your thoughts With the Boeing 737 MAX back in the headlines following yet more safety issues, we take a deep dive into what is going on both with the leadership but the wider culture at the troubled airline giant. Many analysts have already pointed to the 1997 merger as being a major factor in Boeing's current troubles, but we want…
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Text us to share your thoughts The Body Shop, founded by Anita Roddick in 1976, grew from a single store in Brighton into a successful brand that became well-known on many of Britain's high streets. With the recent news that the store will be entering administration we wanted to reflect on Anita's inspiring leadership style that led to its success.…
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Text us to share your thoughts With the recent news that both McDonalds and Starbucks are feeling the effects of worldwide boycotts , we discuss what organisations can do to avoid them and how Agile Leadership can navigate a different path through such turbulent times. With reputations at stake, leaders often have difficult choices to make. On the …
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Text us to share your thoughts Many of you will have heard the bombshell news this week that Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool FC has decided he will leave the club at the end of the season citing his mental health as being a critical factor. In this episode, we go a bit deeper into Klopp's leadership style, how it may have led to his decision but…
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Text us to share your thoughts With President Biden going viral this week for his striking comments regarding airstrikes in Yemen, we ponder what it means for leaders who routinely make their decisions based on their ideologies or beliefs. What motivates them and what is the impact they create? How do they learn from their failures, and if they don…
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Text us to share your thoughts Here in the UK many of you will now be aware of what some call the largest miscarriage of justice in British legal history, the Post Office Scandal. Since the early 2000s Hundreds of postmasters and mistresses were wrongfully prosecuted for fraud and theft when in fact it was all due to a faulty IT system named Horizo…
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Text us to share your thoughts Has micromanagement really gone away? In this episode we discuss how subtler forms have become more common place and how complex work requires leaders to be far more attentive and supportive than ever before. Our journey starts with how and why micromanagement occurs, the impact it has on employees and importantly how…
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Text us to share your thoughts In our very first episode, TK and Arif introduce the podcast and kick-off the discussion with a look at the state of leadership development. According to a recent report, less than a quarter of leaders surveyed felt the quality of leadership development wasn't of a high enough standard. So what does this mean for the …
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The regular season has come to an end, bowl season approaches, basketball season is here, and John & Tim are back with 00's Drumline Alum & current Digital Media Specialist for the University of Iowa Center for Advancement and Hawkeye Marching Band John Emigh! John shares his memories of his time in the band and the tremendous work Dr. Bush is doin…
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Homecoming approaches and John and Tim are privileged to sit down with former President & CEO of the Alumni Association, Vince Nelson, to share his stories with the Alumni Band and growing up. Vince is a delightful presence that fully supports the Alumni Band and the Alumni Association. As always, send feedback to iowaalumniband@gmail.com, "Like" t…
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The Hawkeyes prevailed against Utah State and the Hawkeye Marching Band had a wonderful performance of the music of ABBA! It is officially footba- marching band season, and John and Tim have the honor of sitting down with Hawkeye Marching Band Director Dr. Eric Bush and Director of the Iowa Alumni Bands Jeff Sebille to get a preview of the HMB's se…
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It's been a little bit, but John and Tim are back to end off Season 3 with a fantastic, sparkling, positive guest - the Operations Manager of the Hawkeye Marching Band and Band Administrator, Kathy Ford! The always uplifting Kathy shares about her time in the HMB in the early 90s and the role she now plays within the HMB. Kathy tells of her first y…
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March Madness has come to an end, the Women's Basketball Team has enjoyed an historic season, and John and Tim are joined by Drum Major of the Hawkeye Marching Band, Christian Frankl. Christian shares his journey from Ames High to the HMB, his love of the alto saxophone section, quest to become drum major, and the many memories he's made along the …
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Happy New Year! Down & Off is back and celebrating Big Ten Basketball and Pep Band with sousie player Eric Jaffe. Jaffe talks about his time in the Hawkeye Marching Band, bowl memories, and all the Pep Band games and songs trips and chants and general shenanigans. From free throw distractions like STROKE!, to sousie horn movements, yelling at the p…
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Down & Off is back and celebrating 50 years of Women in the HMB with three outstanding guests, Hawkeye Marching Band Flag Guard Captains & Staffers from the 80's, Sherry Marek, Ann Costello Miksch, & Donna Walton. They share their experiences being in the HMB, the special relationship between the silks and the sousies (the Association of Silks & So…
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This episode will be very different from our previous ones. As many of you know by now, our Hawkeye Marching Band family lost one of our greatest legends, Dave Woodley, who passed away on the morning of May 21. He was an HMB member, Drum Major, Assistant Director, and the 9th Director of the University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band. Dave also led t…
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Down & Off Episode 3 comes to you from across the Atlantic, all the way from The Hague! John and Tim are delighted to be joined by Arlene & Andy Houk, who reminisce on their time in the "Golden Era" of the Hawkeye Marching Band (Andy's words) in the early Fry Era. They share their story of growing up in Ottumwa, joining the HMB, Andy joining the pe…
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Week Zero is behind us, it is officially footba- marching band season, and John and Tim have the honor of sitting down with Hawkeye Marching Band Director Dr. Eric Bush and Director of the UIowa Alumni Bands Jeff Sebille to get a preview of the HMB's season and Homecoming festivities! First, Dr. Bush runs down the shows and trips for the year, high…
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