Mary Lore
Founder and CEO

Mary founded Managing Thought LLC in 2002 to help individuals, organizations, leaders and their management teams develop self-awareness and change their way of life and how they conduct business to attain long-lasting success. She is an internationally recognized leader, public speaker and executive mentor, and author of the award-winning book and audio book Managing Thought: How Do Your Thoughts Rule Your World?®

Mary has devoted thirty years to serving as a CPA, senior executive, entrepreneur, and mentor to corporate leaders. She has successfully assisted others, in North America and Europe through her corporate and public workshops, and thousands of hours working with CEOs, managers, employees, teachers, parents, and teens. Since 2002, Mary has served as a chair for TEC, also known as Vistage, the world’s pre-eminent membership organization for the personal and professional development of CEOs.

Managing Thought sprouted from an “aha” moment when Mary—feeling drained, unhealthy and completely out of balance—realized that she could take responsibility for her reality. She decided to apply the system of thinking and being that made her successful at work to change her entire life.

Mary earned a BBA in finance, with a minor in philosophy, and graduated valedictorian from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. In 1997, she was named Distinguised Alumnus of the Year by the Alumni Society and was the chapter honoree for Beta Gamma Sigma in 2002. She has served on the University of Michigan-Dearborn's School of Management Dean's Advisory Council since its inception in 1993.

She has been honored by the Society of American Florists and Floral Management magazine as its first Marketer of the Year and was named one of Michigan's Top 25 Women Business Owners of Distinction. Mary is certified in Gardening Fine Arts, as well as the practice of Dao-In, an ancient Chinese yoga practice. Mary enjoys camping, hiking, cooking, singing, traveling, and enjoying the company of family and friends. She currently resides in Michigan.

M. Amanda Carrothers
Vice President
Chief Learning Officer,
Certified Professional
 and Personal Coach

Amanda joined Managing Thought in 2006. She spearheads the development of Managing Thought’s on-line interactive tools, live workshops and training programs for future Managing Thought facilitators.

Amanda has been involved in management development and training since 1996 when she worked for an international summer camp helping kids achieve greater results in school: SuperCamp Learning Forum.

In 2001, Amanda launched Transform Learning & Design, Inc. - a training and coaching company focused on performance improvement.  She brings international experience to the table after a recent three year engagement as an organization-wide facilitator and trainer with the United Nations in Geneva Switzerland for participants from over 41 countries.

Amanda is also the lead-facilitator for the workshop, Breakthrough Learning, a highly successful thought intensive learning theory workshop designed to help participants achieve optimum performance in their personal and professional lives. In addition, Amanda gives speaking presentations around the U.S. on Adult Learning Styles and Managing Thought.

She received a degree in Cognitive Psychology focusing on Adult Learning Theories from the University of Colorado in Boulder. She currently resides in Boulder, Colorado.

Christine Kane
Vice President
Business Development

Christine joined Managing Thought in 2006. She brings the awareness of Managing Thought principles, programs and learning opportunities to individuals and organizations dedicated to personal growth and the development of a high performance culture, at work and in life.

Christine brings over 25 years of experience in nationally recognized corporate and non-proft organizations where she developed and executed plans to strengthen consumer awareness, increase market share and create product/service innovation..

Since 2000, she has served as a regional public representative, director and speaker for an international non-profit organization designed to facilitate the healing of adults and children experiencing traumatic family dynamic changes. She is also the founder and president of Purple Cow LLC, an on-line strategic consulting firm that helps small and medium-sized business owners remain competitive in today’s demanding chain- dominated market.

Christine attended the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, majoring in Business with a minor in Political Science. She is a professional member of The Institute of Management Consultants, and a Key Executive member of Vistage International. She currently resides in Scottsdale, Arizona where she is raising four children.