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…
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…
By Carey Lohrenz Here is a little story to get you through the work week! Below is an article written a few years ago by Rick Reilly of Sports Illustrated. He details his experiences when given the opportunity to fly in an F-14 Tomcat. It’s a realistic take on what is an incredibly taxing and…
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…
By Carey Lohrenz My article was just posted in the Huffington Post Women have been flying military aircraft since 1942. The WASPs, or Women’s Airforce Service Pilots, ferried 12,650 fighter and bomber planes all over the US, Canada and overseas when needed. They also instructed Air Corps pilots and towed practice targets for combat pilots.…
3 Best Practices for Creating a High Performing Team Culture By Carey Lohrenz Most leaders and managers I work with understand the value of a High Performing Team Culture. They recognize its potential to drive organizational success, and employee engagement. However, the question I’m frequently asked is, “How does my organization actually achieve this ‘High…
As leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners, the journey to success begins with a crucial realization: we are our own limitations. It’s not external factors like the economy, government, bosses, colleagues, or family that hold us back; it’s ourselves. The key to achieving extraordinary results lies in accountability —the unwavering commitment to take responsibility, drive results,…
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 In today’s fast-paced and hyper-connected world, achieving outstanding results as leaders and executives has become an enormous challenge. The abundance of distractions, both in our professional and personal lives, can easily divert our attention, our focus, from what truly matters. However, amidst these challenges, there is a powerful change we…
