Change is inevitable, but the pace of change today is faster than ever. As a leader, how do you guide your team through an environment where the ground constantly shifts? How do you make decisions when you don’t have all the information? Managing change requires resilience, adaptability, and decisiveness. Here are three keys to leading…
Effective leaders can turn chaos into opportunity when it comes to change and uncertainty. When flying an F-14 Tomcat at speeds over Mach 2, there is no room for indecision or hesitation—the margin for error is razor-thin. The same applies to leaders navigating their teams through the turbulent skies of change and uncertainty. Our world…
Given leadership’s importance, complexity, and high-profile nature in today’s world, a powerful mindset and attitude for success often unlock extraordinary success. Just as fighter pilots soar through the skies with precision and determination, leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs can harness the remarkable power of attitude to navigate challenges and achieve their goals. Enter the fighter…
Self-doubt is a universal experience that can keep you from achieving your goals and reaching your full potential. Although it is a natural response to the unknown and the uncertain, overcoming self-doubt is possible with the help of science-backed tools and a high-performance mindset. In addition, understanding the root causes of self-doubt and learning to overcome it can help you and your team achieve your goals.
To move forward with courage in the face of daunting circumstances isn’t for the faint of heart. Yet, in the dynamic business world, board members, leaders, and entrepreneurs often find themselves standing on the precipice of daunting decisions and uncertainties, requiring courage to take the next step. While intimidating and laden with potential risks and…
By Carey Lohrenz Today the 123rd meeting between Army and Navy will take place in Philadelphia, PA. The Army-Navy Game is one of the nation’s oldest football rivalries, dating back to 1890. The United States Naval Academy and United States Military meet every December as the Navy Midshipmen and Army Cadets play in one of…
Carla Harris, the vice-chairman, managing director, and senior client advisor at Morgan Stanley, steps into Carey’s office this week.
How do you lead when you don’t have a title? You don’t have to be a C-suite executive or top brass to be a great leader. Leadership begins when you believe you can make a difference, you gather the courage to step up, and then take action. Unfortunately, I’ve seen over and over again how effective leadership skills can become stunted by our fears and perceived limitations about ourselves.
Experiencing fear and uncertainty is unavoidable in life — but, boy, has 2020 really taken it up a notch. The challenging events of the past six months have tested our collective mettle like never before, leaving many people highly stressed and off their game professionally.
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…
