by Ron Rael | Apr 26, 2013 | High Road Leadership
In all situations where someone is in a leadership position, the primary goal was to get something accomplished while taking charge of a group of people. He or she did not ‘intend’ to be a leader. There is always a purpose behind the reason you either will become or...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Ron Rael | Apr 12, 2013 | High Road Leadership, The Risk-Taking Leader
When I am preparing CFOs who want to move into the CEO position, one of the essential topics I educate them on is strategy – choosing the strategy, executing the strategy, and measuring the strategy. This recent NPR story about retailer J.C. Penney got me thinking...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Ron Rael | Nov 30, 2012 | High Road Leadership
A senior editor from CGMA Magazine recently contacted me. He was writing an article about productivity, and I shared my thoughts with him. Here is the finished article: http://www.cgma.org/magazine/news/pages/20126737.aspx				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Ron Rael | Nov 26, 2012 | High Road Leadership
Integrity Credibility Honesty Communication Trustworthiness Ethical commitment Compassion Courage  The theories of leadership fall apart without integrity and credibility because these vital traits are the most visible elements of your character. These are also the...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Ron Rael | Nov 2, 2012 | High Road Leadership
Leadership – Both Art and Science Leadership is a known, common, and universal role, yet despite decades of study and analysis on the art of leadership, how to consistently and adeptly lead is filled with mystery and wonder.  Leadership is really an attitude and...