by Ron Rael | May 16, 2014 | Blog, High Road Leadership
“Forcing yourself to do unwanted stuff is a high friction enterprise. You may feel like it makes you noble but it doesn’t. It just makes you numb.” Thomas J. Leonard The trick is figuring out what is “unwanted stuff.” Busy, Busy, Busy Our workdays are filled with...
by Ron Rael | May 8, 2014 | High Road Accountability and Ethics, High Road Leadership
If you paid attention to the news in the last few weeks, you know that Donald Sterling, current owner of the Los Angeles Clippers basketball franchise, made some very racist statements, which were caught on tape and submitted to the media. This is not the first time...
by Ron Rael | Apr 28, 2014 | Blog, High Road Accountability and Ethics, High Road Leadership
Let us start with what integrity means. Imagine a magnificent 14 carat gold ring; one that has no breaks in it, such as a man’s wedding ring. It is a completely unbroken circle. The ring’s completeness and strength as one solid piece represents integrity, which means...
by Ron Rael | Apr 25, 2014 | Blog, High Road Leadership
The best ideas don’t necessarily come from the executives or research and development. The best ideas can and do come from the front-line employees, if the executive leadership team is willing to listen and implement. As described in this article, AT&T uses a tool...
by Ron Rael | Apr 3, 2014 | Blog, High Road Leadership
March was dedicated to honoring and celebrating women. Let’s extend this effort to recognizing and encouraging the women who lead us every spectrum of life. The best place for a woman to start leading is where she is right now.