by Ron Rael | Aug 9, 2016 | Blog, High Road Accountability and Ethics, High Road Cooperation and Unity, High Road Leadership
CEOs and all senior executives need employees to Keep them apprised about what is going on; Offer ideas and suggestions; Share their concerns; and Express their opinions. However, CEOs are frequently dismayed that employees are unwilling to engage in these behaviors....
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 | 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 | Apr 21, 2015 | Blog, High Road Cooperation and Unity, High Road Leadership
Nearly every leader shares this concern: ‘how do I obtain and keep my employees engaged?’ While it can be difficult to obtain engagement if it does not already exist, if you as a leader work on it every day, soon your employees will be better contributors and...
by Ron Rael | May 21, 2014 | Blog, High Road Leadership
How often should we evaluate an employee’s performance? Two novice leaders recently asked me this question after a speech. They had just been promoted as department heads and (obvious to me) not been given much guidance. I responded, “every week.” This clearly...
