What Aviation Can Teach Us About Patient Safety
Eight years ago today, I lost one of the most important men in my life-my Dad due to a patient safety error. Words cannot express how much I miss him.
Carey Lohrenz is a dynamic communicator with an incredible story. As the first female F-14 Tomcat pilot, she was a pioneer in military aviation. Having flown missions worldwide as a combat, mission-ready United States Navy pilot, Carey Lohrenz is used to working in fast moving, dynamic environments where inconsistent execution can generate catastrophic results.
Teamwork, the Key to High Performance and Success
To reach any level of high-performance or to build a high reliability organization requires teamwork. Success requires leadership that sets a clear vision and defines what success looks…
Get Rid of New Year’s Resolutions Once and for All
It’s scary to realize how much power we give to one day. You don’t need a New Year to make a change. In fact you should CAN, as in…
3 Laws for Maintaining Your Integrity in Today’s Hypercompetitive World
Once upon a time, in a land far away, people tolerated bad behavior as long as there were great results. No more…
Get Rid of Your Limiting Beliefs
Throughout your journey to becoming a fearless leader, you’ll run into a lot of roadblocks.
Almost everything about our self-belief—how much we believe we can achieve—we learn early on in life. These limiting beliefs shape everything we do. Our own perspective on our ability to change or to effect a different outcome is profound.
The One Trait Essential to Success
By Carey Lohrenz Searching for success? Not everyone in life gets to run a business, lead a team, or be an Olympic athlete. But in my years in the Navy and my years as a leadership consultant, I’ve noticed one trait that consistently separates those who dream big from those who go out there and…
Be Fearless: What Night Carrier Landings Can Teach us About High Performance
By Carey Lohrenz Successfully accomplishing a night carrier landing takes a High Performing Team and a Culture of Excellence. United States Naval Aviators and United States Marine Corps Aviators are the only pilots in the world who land high performance fighters on aircraft carriers at night. No one else in the world will even make…
Women and the Workplace: 3 Ways to Stop Flying Under the Radar
By Carey Lohrenz Women in leadership roles have been much discussed in the news lately. Some even say that the struggles women have faced to advance are no longer relevant. But the difficulty of being a woman in a groundbreaking position is a struggle I have experienced firsthand, and I think the challenges are still…
The First Step Toward Leadership: Stop Doubting and Ask “Why Not Me?”
By Carey Lohrenz “Someone else might be better…” “It’s just too soon.” “I have too much left to learn.” “I’m not sure I’m ready.” It’s true—a top ranking leadership position won’t necessarily be the best fit for everyone, and choosing to pursue a leadership position is a highly personal decision. But I’ve seen many people…