By Carey Lohrenz Leaders Push the Edge of the Envelope Leaders push boundaries. They are always looking for a way to improve on the status quo, to see progress. But change is difficult for most people; we fear change. New rules, new business models, new teammates onboard… More often than not, fear of change stops…
By Carey Lohrenz An article I wrote on Leadership for Time Magazine is below: On April 28, 1993, the Combat Exclusion Policy that prohibited women from taking combat aircraft assignments was finally lifted by then-Secretary of Defense, Les Aspin. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Frank B. Kelso was the first to act on this order, placing…
By Carey Lohrenz Nearly 15 percent of the United States’ 1.5 million active duty military personnel are women, and more than 255,000 women have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Restrictions on the roles of women in combat have a long and colorful history in the U.S. Military. Even as opportunities for women to serve in…
By Carey Lohrenz “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” John F. Kennedy Since the attacks of Sept 11, 2011 almost 3 million American men and women have answered our nation’s call to arms to defeat what came to…
By Carey Lohrenz Birthdays are a time for celebration! Every November 10th all around the globe United States Marines both young and old salute the birthday of their Corps. Whether celebrating at a formal Marine Corps Ball or in individual toasts to lost Marines, they recognize the sacrifice and service of those who have gone…
Leadership by Example, It’s Not Just for the Military By Carey Lohrenz Organizations that have enjoyed extraordinary success, have leaders that have led by example. “Ductus Exemplo” is Latin, translated “Lead by Example”. The concept is foundational to how United States Navy officers are trained to lead. This motto is also prominently displayed at the…
By Carey Lohrenz Happy 237th Birthday to the United States Navy Today, I give thanks for the sacrifice and service of my shipmates- the men and women in uniform of the U.S. Navy. With 237 years of service, the Navy continues to be a Global Force for Good, advancing and securing the interests of this…
By Carey Lohrenz Here is a little story to get you through the work week! Below is an article written a few years ago by Rick Reilly of Sports Illustrated. He details his experiences when given the opportunity to fly in an F-14 Tomcat. It’s a realistic take on what is an incredibly taxing and…
Work with Purpose By Carey Lohrenz “Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” Theodore Roosevelt, September 7, 1903 Teddy Roosevelt’s declaration in his Labor Day speech over 100 years ago still holds true today. When workers and employees feel that they are making…
By Carey Lohrenz My article was just posted in the Huffington Post Women have been flying military aircraft since 1942. The WASPs, or Women’s Airforce Service Pilots, ferried 12,650 fighter and bomber planes all over the US, Canada and overseas when needed. They also instructed Air Corps pilots and towed practice targets for combat pilots.…
