In the high-stakes world of fighter aviation, leadership isn’t just about rank or title—it’s about influence, integrity, and the willingness to take calculated risks. True leadership can emerge from any position within an organization. Leading without a title is not only possible, but often essential for organizational success. Whether you’re in the cockpit or the…
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…
Every leader aims for the same fundamental goal: to guide their team and company toward extraordinary success. However, a common stumbling block often emerges on this path to triumph—adversity. Like an unforeseen squall on a clear day, it can cloud vision, hinder progress, and test even the most seasoned leader. The biggest challenge and opportunity of…
Who else has learned a thing or two this year about adversity and resilience? Some of us haven’t seen friends or loved ones in months. Maybe your travel plans have been torpedoed for the foreseeable future. Perhaps your “office” is now a tiny, cramped corner of your bedroom, while your kids learn remotely at the dining table. Maybe you’ve even lost your job thanks to the pandemic or the downturn in the economy. And, if you’re like me, the presidential election probably had you gnashing your teeth for months…
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…
