by Ron Rael | Jul 21, 2016 | Blog, High Road Leadership
I have researched, advised, and interviewed CEOs for over 30 years. I can summarize what the CEO wants from you and offer suggestions about what to do with this insight. CEOs want their accountant to speak their language. Therefore, ask yourself: What does the CEO...
by Ron Rael | Jul 14, 2016 | Blog, High Road Leadership
A primary service of the High Road® Institute is providing continuing professional education to business executives. I have been teaching these classes for over 35 years, and over the last decade, my classes have been transitioning from live, face-to-face sessions...
by Ron Rael | Jun 22, 2016 | Blog, High Road Accountability and Ethics
Issue: No one on the team wants to take responsibility. When people on your team defer taking on responsibility, it is a clear indication that you have failed to set expectations. Accountability only exists when the leader defines what behaviors are acceptable and...
by Ron Rael | Jun 14, 2016 | Blog, High Road Accountability and Ethics, High Road Cooperation and Unity, High Road Leadership
Do I always have to stay on top of my organization’s corporate culture? What happens if I don’t want to or have time to? An unmanaged culture never gets better – it only gets worse! I know that sounds harsh, but it does not lessen the importance of this fact. The...
by Ron Rael | Jun 1, 2016 | Blog, High Road Accountability and Ethics, High Road Leadership
Issue: I do not believe that I am trusted by some people on the team I lead. What is your proof that you are not trusted? Have you done something to hurt the trust that existed? Did you ever have people’s trust in the first place? Trust is a quality that is earned...
by Ron Rael | May 26, 2016 | Blog, High Road Accountability and Ethics, High Road Leadership, The Risk-Taking Leader
Issue: No one on the team wants to take responsibility. When members of your team are not taking responsibility, it is an indication that there are no consequences for shirking their responsibilities. One of the most difficult tasks for an emerging leader is to hold...
