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…
By Carey Lohrenz The cockpit of an F-14 Tomcat is one of the most demanding environments in the world, and it’s where I learned some of my most unforgettable lessons—not just in flying, but also in life and leadership. Since leaving the military, I have worked with business leaders, from Fortune 500 executives to middle…
By Carey Lohrenz Can you be confident, aggressive, and humble? Yes you can. Unfortunately, humility is often overlooked in leadership discussions. And yet it is one of the most powerful virtues. As one of the first female F-14 fighter pilots in the U.S. Navy, operating in one of the highest pressure most extreme environments imaginable,…
Happy 238th Birthday United States Marine Corps By Carey Lohrenz Today marks the 238th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps. 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…
10 Ways to Recognize Military Family Appreciation Month By Carey Lohrenz The month of November is Military Family Month. This provides us all the opportunity to celebrate the sacrifices and contributions that service members’ families—military families—have made and continue to make. In his Military Family Month proclamation, President Obama noted that we must ‘remember a most…
How to Make it Through A Stressful Week By Carey Lohrenz How do you deal with a really stressful week? When it is hard to stay positive, and your week has turned into a get-me-the-heck-outta-here kind of week, sometimes you need to change things up. You could always: Take deep breaths Do yoga Phone a…
By Carey Lohrenz As the first female F-14 Fighter Pilot in the United States Navy, I had the honor of operating in one of the world’s most challenging environments, an aircraft carrier. In this fast moving, dynamic environment, continuous change and working under intense pressure were a given. More often than not, things didn’t go…
Fearless Leadership by Walking Around By Carey Lohrenz Fearless Leadership is not accomplished sitting behind a desk or by dictating demands via email. Fearless leadership and leading a high performing team requires you to be visible, be intentional, and lead from the front. Recently I was the keynote speaker for a group of grocery industry…
Remaining Relevant: What do Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Remaining Relevant have in common? By Carey Lohrenz Remaining relevant to multiple generations has become increasingly challenging for every brand. Every generation has its own “Greatest Hits” list, and even legendary sports figures face the challenge of remaining relevant in the minds of younger fans. Competition…
By Carey Lohrenz My Dad gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me. The. Best. Gift. Ever. That kind of unconditional belief created a sense of safety and security that allowed me to believe I could achieve whatever I put my mind to. Powerful stuff… It’s been 5 years…
