by Ron Rael | Jul 18, 2019 | High Road Leadership
Disneyland. What do you think of when you hear that word? The happiest place on earth? Great entertainment? Marvel Universe?? Mickey Mouse? On this 64th anniversary of Disneyland, Walt Disney is still known as an innovator, pioneer, and major influence on the...
by Ron Rael | Jul 9, 2019 | Culture, Ethics, High Road Leadership
Share this article: Save the Unicorns“We must not eat the Unicorns!”This was the advice delivered by the President of the Northwest Chapter of the National Speakers Association at her leadership retreat. Elisa Hays wanted the members of her board of directors to have...
by Ron Rael | Jun 17, 2019 | High Road Leadership, Leadership
Share this article: Imagine that you told your employer about a harmful situation. You believe that the policy on this issue needs to be changed. You believe that you took the high road in calling the problem to management’s attention. I am proud of you for...
by Ron Rael | Mar 20, 2019 | High Road Accountability and Ethics, High Road Leadership
“I want it all!” or “I want more!” “I am in control!” “I am better than you!” “I have no flaws!” “Not in my backyard.” “I have complete power over you!” “Do what I say and ignore what I do!” “You cannot get away with that!” “Your piece is bigger than mine!” “I don’t...
by Ron Rael | Mar 18, 2019 | Blog, High Road Accountability and Ethics, High Road Leadership
“We are a company that practices transparency.” “I am transparent!” I frequently hear statements like these in company advertisements and from individuals running for public office. However, like the labels of ethical and integrity, transparent is an adjective...
by Ron Rael | Mar 14, 2019 | Blog, High Road Leadership, Leadership
Share this article: What is right with leaders today? Leaders are the moral center of the group or organization they lead. What we hear most often about are the unethical leaders who don’t have a moral center or who prefer the low road. ...
