Lessons in Leadership from a real-life Top Gun
In the most recent installment of the Chambers Lecture Series, the Winston Center welcomed former Lieutenant of the United States Navy Carey Lohrenz. Her personal story of determination and working against the odds to become the first female F-14 fighter pilot inspired the audience. Lohrenz believes that 鈥渃ourage is the five-second sprint, tenacity the five-hour marathon,鈥� and this is a motto she has always lived by. From the beginning of her experience at boot camp and throughout her career, Lohrenz has displayed resilience and tenacity. She has carried these values through to all parts of her life, from motherhood to authorship. Lohrenz urged the audience to stay committed when it鈥檚 no longer fun, to be resilient, and to practice teamwork, trust, and mutual support. Her parting words of wisdom to the group left the students, faculty, and guests feeling called to action: 鈥淒on鈥檛 wait for an invitation to make a difference; don鈥檛 be afraid of the hard work.鈥�
Rachel-Marie Rzeznik, CSOM 鈥�16, Winston Ambassador