The Global Leadership Podcast Ep 177: Carey Lohrenz on How Leaders Can Stay Laser-Focused
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Jun 10, 2025 Carey Lohrenz, a trailblazing former U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot and bestselling author, shares invaluable insights on leadership under pressure. She discusses practical strategies to pursue excellence and manage challenges effectively. Lohrenz emphasizes the importance of debriefing and open communication to enhance team performance. She also offers actionable note-taking techniques and daily goal-setting strategies to maintain focus amid distractions, all grounded in her inspiring journey in aviation and overcoming self-doubt.
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Effective Note Review Process
- Take time after an event to review and annotate your notes, highlighting key action items.
- Revisit these notes periodically to discover new insights and maintain focus on priorities.
Daily Top Three Priorities
- Write down your top three daily priorities on a sticky note and place it where you frequently see it.
- This visual reminder builds focus and helps you say no to distractions.
Debrief for Continuous Improvement
- Conduct debriefs after every major task to analyze what worked and what didn’t.
- Use debriefs regardless of outcome to build a culture of continuous improvement.