by Ron Rael | Mar 1, 2016 | Blog, High Road Accountability and Ethics, High Road Leadership
Cancelled Flight Last week, while speaking in Michigan, I got stranded when the airline cancelled all flights out of Grand Rapids because of a snow storm. I thought those were everyday events in the colder regions near the Great Lakes. Close the airport for...
by Ron Rael | Feb 23, 2016 | Blog, High Road Leadership, The Risk-Taking Leader
One key to having a great brand is consistency. Reminding consumers and customers of your uniqueness in exciting and intriguing ways increases awareness and add buzz. Then, if your brand adds value to another brand, you win the trifecta of branding. We witnessed an...
by Ron Rael | Feb 4, 2016 | Blog, High Road Cooperation and Unity, High Road Leadership
When a group resists having a leader, this is an indicator that the leader is viewed as someone without authority or influence. Work on building trust with each person. It is important that you explore what sort of boss they had in the past. Jumpstart by asking each...
by Ron Rael | Jan 26, 2016 | Blog, High Road Accountability and Ethics, High Road Cooperation and Unity, High Road Leadership
Your Grapevine The grapevine will always exist in the workplace setting. Get used to it. Dealing with the grapevine is never easy. The quality and vibrancy of your firm’s grapevine is a byproduct of your culture. Why the Rumor Mill Exists Employees use the grapevine...
by Ron Rael | Jan 19, 2016 | Blog, High Road Leadership
Imagine that you could travel back in time with ease. You decide to travel to the 15th century before Gutenberg invented the printing press and then move ahead four centuries to learn about its widespread impact. Next, you travel to 1760 when most people in the US...
by Ron Rael | Dec 31, 2015 | Blog, High Road Accountability and Ethics, High Road Leadership
Leadership is not a title or position on the organizational chart. Leading is about taking charge, not being in charge. It is accepting a role that will influence the outcome for the better. It is a desire to guide other people’s actions. Leading is being a go-to...
