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…
Leading through change and crisis isn’t easy, but it becomes much more manageable with a positive mindset and a focus on positive reappraisal. Not only that, but it’s an opportunity to strengthen your team and your leadership skills. It’s no secret that we live in a world of constant change and uncertainty. As leaders, it’s…
Building a successful team is a challenge; getting the right talent onboard, with the right people in the right jobs, is critical. On a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, it doesn’t matter what color shirt you wear or what department you’re in, one aspect remains constant – the unparalleled power of teamwork. As a fighter pilot,…
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.
Once upon a time, in a land far away, people tolerated bad behavior as long as there were great results. No more…
5 Leadership Lessons from March Madness By Carey Lohrenz Woohoo! March Madness is in full swing! Over the course of several weeks, millions of sports fans are watching the nation’s top college basketball teams compete to become the 2013 NCAA champion. While some workplaces might experience a slight dip in productivity due to the bracket…
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…
