As one of the first female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilots in the US Navy, Carey Lohrenz is a pioneer in military aviation. Having flown missions worldwide as a combat-mission-ready United States Navy pilot, Carey is used to working in fast-moving, dynamic environments, where inconsistent execution can generate catastrophic results.
She is the author of two Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestsellers: Fearless Leadership: High-Performance Lessons from the Flight Deck, and Span of Control: What to do When You're Under Pressure, Overwhelmed, and Ready to Get What You Really Want.
Carey has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, NBC, CBS, ABC, and NPR, and in Inc., Time, Huffington Post, and more.
She has delivered her leadership and strategy experience to 1000’s of the Forbes Global 2000, Fortune 500, and companies world-wide.
Carey is one of the most in-demand keynote speakers in the world, for both onstage presentations and virtual presentations. She’s also one of fewer than 200 inductees into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame.
A CEO, Board Member, Researcher, and Mom to 4 kids, Carey inspires individuals and organization to elevate their skillsets, lead through uncertainty, overcome adversity, win under pressure, and remain relevant in a competitive market place.
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.…
3 Best Practices for Creating a Culture of Performance By Carey Lohrenz Most leaders and managers that I work with know about the benefits of having a performance-based culture. What I am often asked is “How does my organization achieve this ‘High Performing Team Culture’? Companies of any size can reap the rewards of a fighter pilot’s…
As leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners, the journey to success begins with a crucial realization: we are our own limitations. It’s not external factors like the economy, government, bosses, colleagues, or family that hold us back; it’s ourselves. The key to achieving extraordinary results lies in accountability —the unwavering commitment to take responsibility, drive results,…
In a challenging economic environment, remaining relevant to your customers and within your organization is critical to your survival.
Maintaining relevance has become a make-or-break challenge for organizations in the ever-evolving landscape of business and innovation.
Those who fail to deliver value to their consumers, shareholders, clients, and teammates risk extinction.