What Aviation Can Teach Us About Patient Safety
Eight years ago today, I lost one of the most important men in my life-my Dad due to a patient safety error. Words cannot express how much I miss him.
Introducing Fearless Leadership
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…
Humor in the Workplace
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…
Learn How to Create a Culture of Performance
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…
Accountability Starts With YOU!
By Carey Lohrenz You are your own limitation. It’s not the economy, the government, your boss, your colleagues or your family that holds you back. It’s you… Some people achieve extraordinary things in life; others do not. A difference between the two groups lies in Accountability. Excellence requires Accountability. Take carrier aviation: even though there…
Accelerate Execution Through Debriefing
By Carey Lohrenz Harvard Business Review states that companies typically realize only about 60% of their strategies potential value because of defects and breakdowns in planning and execution. To Accelerate Execution and obtain peak performance High Performing Organizations Debrief. Debriefing allows you to: Identify execution shortfalls sooner New opportunities faster Adapt successfully to changing market conditions Debriefing will Reduce…
