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Close Up Radio Spotlights Leadership Developer and Executive Coach Ron Reich of RLB Training and Development
Montclair, NJ - Personal transformation and professional passion unite to ignite the birth of RLB Training and Development, heralded by seasoned expert, Ron Reich. With roots tracing back to a humble beginning in human resources, Ron’s journey embodies a profound love for training and development nurtured over an expansive 32-year career. Today, this passion culminates in RLB Training and Development, a company dedicated to executive coaching, management and leadership enhancement, along with workplace development.
Reflecting on his journey, Ron Reich shares, “After ten years in HR, I found myself at a crossroads. During a time of personal reflection, a phone call from a recruiter in Dallas redirected my path into a domain I longed to explore. An unexpected opportunity with Toshiba opened doors to sales training, where management saw potential in me that I hadn’t yet recognized, ultimately steering me into leadership development.”
Reich’s story is one of passion meets opportunity, sprouting from seemingly serendipitous circumstances and fueled by a belief in the power of relationships. His dedication translated into a 70% increase in departmental income at Toshiba, evidence of his effective approach.
With RLB Training and Development, Ron Reich is on a mission to reframe success metrics for leaders and organizations. Ron is grounded in the belief that strong relationships breed success, eclipsing traditional metrics. Reich is outspoken about the modern leadership flaw—overemphasizing results at the cost of relational intimacy. “Success isn’t about revenue. It’s about building strong relationships. When you build strong relationships, revenue follows,” Reich asserts.
The ethos at RLB Training and Development is finely embodied in the “three R’s”: results, reputation, and relationships. Reich stresses that financial success pivots on relationship-building, an area where he believes contemporary leadership often falls short. The organization’s training modules focus on fostering deep, genuine connections within teams, challenging superficial exchanges that prevail in many workplaces.
“Too often, leaders misconstrue relationships as trivial chitchat. Authentic relationships are more profound than small talk. Relationships are about understanding your team’s aspirations and aligning their growth with your organization’s goals,” explains Reich. This philosophy is woven into each engagement with clients, from intimate one-on-one sessions to large organizational culture workshops.
Reich recounts an influential engagement in Indianapolis, highlighting the power of storytelling in building workplace culture. By encouraging executives to share personal adversities and lessons learned, RLB Training and Development fosters environments ripe with empathy and connectivity, ultimately catalyzing collective success.
In an economy leaning heavily on quantifiable success, RLB eschews conformity for authenticity, crafting leaders proficient in communication, attentive listening, and conflict resolution. Reich credits his comprehensive workshops, often incorporating personality assessments, for equipping participants with self-awareness—a critical aspect of effective teamwork.
Reich is also keenly aware of the generational dichotomy within the workforce and uses his platform to bridge that gap. Highlighting the importance of intergenerational learning, RLB Training and Development seeks to leverage the wisdom of seasoned professionals alongside the tech-savviness of younger generations.
In light of technological advances, Reich underscores the value of maintaining human-centric leadership approaches even as industries embrace AI. “AI is a tool, not a substitute for interpersonal engagement. Strong leadership is more vital than ever in our tech-driven world.”
Beyond the present, Ron Reich sees no retirement horizon. The driving force of his company mirrors his personal dedication to continual learning and relationship-building, both professionally and personally. As long as passion fuels his mission, RLB Training and Development will continue to redefine the landscape of leadership training.
About RLB Training and Development
Founded by Ron Reich, RLB Training and Development specializes in management & leadership training, executive coaching, and workplace development. The firm takes a unique approach by prioritizing relationships as the cornerstone of organizational success.
For more information about Ron Reich, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-reich-7809829/