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…
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…
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…
Developing a strong Culture of Performance is essential. So how can your organization develop a Culture of Performance? Let’s take a look at five best practices that can help you lay the groundwork for culture change and growth within your organization.
Lessons from the Flight Deck By Carey Lohrenz In light of world events, you may be thinking, “What can I do to make a difference?” Focus. Focus on What Matters. As I flew on and off of aircraft carriers operating in constantly changing, challenging and often times hostile environments, at the end of the day…
