by Ron Rael | Jul 27, 2012 | High Road Leadership
As if communication and professionalism in the workplace doesn’t have enough hindrances, I heard this story http://www.npr.org/2012/07/27/157467279/last-word?sc=emaf on the radio about swearing at work, and how it can hurt your chances for promotion. Are there...
by Ron Rael | Jul 16, 2012 | High Road Leadership
Today I have seen many status updates, tweets, and headlines regarding the passing of Stephen Covey. His influence is far-reaching, and I thought it would be appropriate to include a quote from him, one I use often when training leaders on the art of negotiating. High...
by Ron Rael | Jun 28, 2012 | High Road Leadership
Wouldn’t it be great to own a magical device that would tell you, the leader, when to take charge and when not to? This device would be what I call a Step-in Step-out Meter (SISOM). Experienced high road leaders already have their own SISOM. Emerging leaders are in...
by Ron Rael | Jun 18, 2012 | High Road Accountability and Ethics, High Road Cooperation and Unity, High Road Leadership
Suspend your reality-based mindset for the next few minutes while I take you on a mental journey. I give you a potion and suddenly you are invisible. I drink it and soon I am too. Even though you exist in every other way, no one can see you. In our invisible state, I...
by Ron Rael | Jun 11, 2012 | High Road Accountability and Ethics, High Road Leadership
As a leader, you want employees to “color outside the lines.” This means that they are creative, open to new ideas, and think for themselves. As a leader you do not want employees to “cross the line.” This means the person does something that goes against the spirit...
by Ron Rael | May 30, 2012 | High Road Accountability and Ethics, High Road Cooperation and Unity, High Road Leadership
We hear from many sources the three oft quoted reasons why women earn less than men in comparable jobs: The person making the hiring and pay decision is usually male. Women’s contributions in the workplace tend to be undervalued. A woman is traditionally not as adept...
