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...
by Ron Rael | Oct 22, 2012 | High Road Leadership
Every leader can and must lead with his or her mind and soul. Using a balance of caring and power, everyone who has a leadership role can and needs to be the catalyst for positive change using the personality of the business. Since a leader is the visible...
by Ron Rael | Oct 12, 2012 | High Road Accountability and Ethics, High Road Leadership
Each weekday morning, before I get mired in my to-do list, I head over to yoga class to perform a series of poses and breathing exercises, with the intention of tranquility and control over mind and body. I have always advocated that leaders take 10 or 20 minutes each...
