About
Ron Rael
The Irreverent Spark Plug of Leadership Transformation
Ron Rael is a breath of fresh air in the leadership development space. With his irreverent wit and ironic humor, he injects fun and laughter into the serious business of nurturing future leaders. But don’t let the
jovial demeanor fool you. Ron is a profound thought leader who delivers stunning insights and innovative solutions which perk up your
organization’s leadership team.
As the CEO and Founder of the High Road® Institute, Ron specializes in helping reluctant high performing talent become influential leaders who inspire and impact with intention. He is a vanguard and a pioneer
in leadership nurturing and gamification strategies, which produce deep benches of capable, competent, and confident leaders. This abundance of stars becomes your strategic advantage.
Sparking Transformative Culture Shifts
Ron’s extensive wisdom and diverse leadership content–spanning 19 books and various multimedia formats–led to the creation of his Future Leader System™ which provides a practical global strategy and tactics for developing future leaders swiftly. Ron nurtured over 14,000 business leaders across the United States and Canada, working with renowned organizations like Starbucks, Costco, Microsoft, Bright Horizons, Cabela’s, and Marsh McLennan to name drop a few.
With a rich background working in two Fortune 500 companies and many fast-growing privately held businesses, Ron brings a wealth of real-world experience to his programs. He is masterful in sparking mindset shifts, empowering your reluctant employees to embrace their leadership potential and thrive in their new roles.
The Perpetually Youthful Sage
Ron’s approach to leadership development is as refreshing as his amazing youthful demeanor (thanks to a rare condition called PYS – Perpetual Youth Syndrome). He challenges audiences with his signature catchphrase, “Let’s learn something new today!” and explores the joy in leading and in learning.
With over 45 years of leadership experience under his belt (despite being a mere 29 years old!), Ron started speaking professionally in 1988. His extensive credentials include authoring three leadership fable books, including “The Empathy Factor: A Story About Transforming Talent into Confident Leaders.” All are available on Amazon.