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 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…
By Carey Lohrenz Eighty percent of all change initiatives fail. As you might imagine, that is a shocking statistic for those responsible for investing in change initiatives. So what works? Companies of any size can reap the rewards of a fighter pilot’s Culture of Performance by driving a culture focused on performance, execution and excellence.…
By Carey Lohrenz In a challenging economic environment, remaining relevant to your customers and within your organization is critical to your survival. Those who fail to deliver value to their consumers, shareholders, clients and teammates become extinct. Want proof? Just ask Circuit City. Circuit City became complacent. With a management group at the helm that…
