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 | Jun 27, 2013 | High Road Accountability and Ethics
Some brief survey results presented in USA Today caught my attention. According to the research conducted by Monster.com, this question was posed: “Would you reveal company secrets for money?” The responses were 40% said “No, my company is not interesting enough.” 35%...
by Ron Rael | Jun 19, 2013 | High Road Accountability and Ethics
Edward Snowden was recently dismissed from his contract systems administrator position at Booz Allen Hamilton for not complying with their ethical code of conduct. Some people call him a hero, while some label him a traitor. While this story is fresh in our minds, it...
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...
by Ron Rael | Aug 3, 2012 | High Road Accountability and Ethics
Why are people attracted to the low road? The low road is known as the path of least resistance. Human beings tend to follow the path of least resistance because it is easier and often safer. While it may not be the most ethical path to take, we are naturally drawn...
