Carey Lohrenz Launches Groundbreaking Data-Fueled Leadership Research Series

Key insights show trust and resilience are the most crucial traits for leadership and business success during times of uncertainty and change

Carey Lohrenz, renowned leadership expert, former U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat pilot, and WSJ bestselling author, today announced the release of her inaugural body of research, The 2025 National Study of Navigating Uncertainty, Challenge, and Thriving Through Change. This highly anticipated research was created for leaders at all levels to excel in the face of uncertainty and puts a distinct spin on leadership grounded in data-fueled insights. The three-part research report series is set to be released during the first and second quarters of 2025, across the following timeline:

• January 2025: This first report in the series, Navigating Uncertainty, Challenge, and Thriving Through Change, provides leaders with essential strategies and insights to help leaders and their teams build resilience, enhance performance, and navigate the challenges of uncertainty in a post-pandemic world.
• February 2025: The second report, Why Focus on Span of Control, delves into how leaders can build confidence, reduce overwhelm, and drive performance by focusing on clear goal setting, effective planning, and fostering a supportive culture.
• April 2025: The final report, The Need for Fearless Leadership, focuses on long-term leadership development, offering tools and insights on sustaining success through psychological safety which is key for innovation, collaboration, learning, and engagement.

Leadership became significantly important during the Industrial Revolution, shifting from an autocratic style where leaders made decisions individually, to a more collaborative and people-oriented approach. The pandemic showed that even business landscapes experience reshaping and leaders must successfully navigate change to build trust within their teams—especially as social, economic, psychological, and political challenges increasingly impact workplaces. In times of uncertainty, today’s modern leaders must evolve to achieve their potential, drive results, and restore confidence in their teams to maintain creativity, innovation, and a thriving organization.

Lohrenz set off to conduct her own research study, surveying over 1,000 participants, with the research revealing a roadmap for building confidence, fostering psychological safety, and optimizing a Span of Control™ framework. Paired with the findings are actionable tools necessary to overcome challenges, foster resilient teams, and drive results. Highlights from the first report reveal:

• Shockingly, 46% of those currently employed are actively looking for work
• Post-pandemic, 54% of working Americans feel less confident about their future, prompting leaders to seek ways to restore that confidence.
• The generational impact of uncertainty is evident, as 63% of Gen Z say they try to avoid change whenever possible, the highest of any generation.
• Organizations can foster resilience and adaptability to achieve the number one benefit of successfully navigating change: better mental health.
• Implementing proven strategies can boost innovation, encourage smarter risk-taking, and enhance leadership confidence in teams.

The data-fueled insights from Carey Lohrenz’s eye-opening research, which looked at generational differences across cohorts, provides leaders with clear strategies that can be implemented immediately to boost confidence, innovation, and productivity in their teams. “At a time when leaders everywhere are navigating multifaceted challenges, this research is designed to provide practical guidance for leaders to thrive amidst all of the uncertainty,” said Lohrenz. “This series is about more than leadership—it’s about helping leaders know their value, speak up, not fly under the radar, and guide organizations to build resilience, foster innovation, and achieve high performance.”

As a leadership expert and keynote speaker, Lohrenz’s mission is to equip leaders with the tools they need to lead confidently and strategically, regardless of the obstacles ahead. By investing in employee development, embracing smart risks, and leading with transparency, organizations can navigate disruption and achieve high performance.

Visit Carey Lohrenz’s Research Center to get access to the first report in her series and learn more about the release of her future reports.

About Carey Lohrenz

Carey Lohrenz is a former U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot, leadership expert, and author of two WSJ bestselling books, Fearless Leadership and Span of Control. She has translated her pressure-tested leadership and strategy experience to help business leaders thrive in today’s competitive business environments. Lohrenz has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, NBC, CBS, ABC, NPR, and in Vanity Fair, Inc., Time, Huffington Post, and has delivered her high-impact keynotes and programs to thousands of Forbes Global 2000, Fortune 500, and other companies worldwide. She teaches individuals and teams how to navigate complexity, lead change, and deliver results when it matters most. A portion of the proceeds from Carey’s Fearless Leadership and Span of Control books supports veterans' charities to honor those who have sacrificed for our country.

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