Jonathan Raymond

Jonathan Raymond

Keynote Speaker: CEO of Refound, Author, Inc. Top 100 Leadership Speaker

Jonathan Raymond Biography

Jonathan Raymond is the CEO of Refound, a leadership coaching company specializing in building high-performance cultures through transparent conversations about growth and accountability. He is the author of "Good Authority, How to Become the Leader Your Team is Waiting For." Refound collaborates with leaders and managers in high-growth businesses to foster meaningful personal growth challenges for their teams. The company's client base includes major corporations such as Amazon and Panasonic, as well as tech startups like ZipRecruiter and Niantic.

Raymond brings over 20 years of experience in business development and personal growth to his role. He actively advises CEOs and organizational leaders on establishing a people-first culture that drives results. In recognition of his contributions to the field, he was named an Inc. Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker in 2018.

Residing in Encinitas, California, Raymond balances his professional commitments with personal interests. He is deeply devoted to his family, enjoying life with his wife and daughters. An avid SUP surfer and amateur barista, he also remains a hopeful supporter of the New York Knicks.

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Jonathan Raymond Speaking Topics

Employee Retention: How to Keep Your People … and Keep Them Happy

Your most vital team members are burned out and looking for new opportunities. Your culture surveys show that leaders aren’t holding underperformers accountable. And the pandemic has proven that employees will leave a job if it doesn’t connect to their values and goals. With fierce competition for talent and people more frequently resigning, you need to act quickly and thoughtfully. Perks and raises alone won’t cut it. You have to give people a meaningful reason to stay. That reason is a manager who doesn’t see themselves as a taskmaster but rather as a facilitator. And a facilitator of personal growth and development knows that if their people are happier, more engaged, and challenged, the business results will follow.

This session will describe a proven approach to get managers to stop tracking task lists and start developing people, resulting in a high-performance culture with happy employees. Learn the three steps to improve retention - one conversation at a time - while you do the following:

  • Shift your mindset from micromanager to coach
  • Create a compelling mission for each role that reports to you
  • Give developmental feedback that sparks motivation and not defensiveness
  • Bring it all together in simple, human conversations during one-on-ones

How to Create a High-Performance Culture

These days, it seems that every organization is struggling with how to create a high-performance culture that doesn’t burn people out. With talented employees moving around more than ever, the rapid shift to remote and hybrid work, and people everywhere demanding more autonomy and control over how they work, it’s never been more challenging. All of these factors make reaching ambitious business goals even harder than they already are. What if your organization could do it differently?

This session will walk you through the three primary frameworks you need to create a culture that doesn’t burn people out but engages them instead and results in high performance:

  • More Yoda, Less Superhero: How to be a people leader that creates space for growth, where people want to invest.
  • Agreements that Spark Ownership: How to create role agreements that go beyond the job description to create a mission that people can feel inspired by
  • The Accountability Dial: How to start and guide conversations about growth and development based on curiosity, challenge, and personal care, so people have the experience of a manager invested in them.

Personal and Professional Development: One and The Same

If you gain self-confidence at work, did you develop personally or professionally? What if you learned how to manage your time better, have healthy conflict, or become a better listener? It turns out that the line between personal and professional development is an illusion. And, with the workforce looking for opportunities for learning and development as a condition to not quitting their job, it’s never been more critical to let go of that illusion. In this session, you will explore how to shift the conversation in your organization and talk about growth in a way that moves the conversation forward.

By learning how to speak with people, and how to train managers and leaders, how to have conversations with people that focus on behaviors rather than outcomes, you’ll learn how to create a culture that people want to be a part of because it’s a place where they’re learning and growing in a way that’s meaningful to them.

Should I Stay or Should I Go? — How To Become Your Best Self Through Work

When you’re not happy at work, it’s easy to think that things will be better elsewhere. That’s the decision most people make. It turns out that while that might be the right decision in some ways, it’s the exact wrong one in another. Because we often leave a situation when it’s uncomfortable instead of using that discomfort to catapult us into the next stage of our personal growth and career development.

In this session, Jonathan Raymond, author of the book Good Authority and the forthcoming book Should I Stay or Should I Go?, will share stories — both from clients and his own — of the life-changing power of staying. You’ll see the value of not leaving your job until you’ve gotten what you came for, how to deal with your emotions — frustration, anxiety, and even feeling like a victim — in a productive way, and how to live your values no matter what is happening around you.

In this session, you will learn how to:

  • Use your current situation for your growth no matter how challenging the circumstances
  • Influence positive change, no matter where you are on the org chart
  • Decide when to leave and how to do it aligned with your values

More Yoda, Less Superhero – The Secret to High Performing Leaders

You got promoted to lead a team because you’re great at what you do. Leading a team of people is an entirely different thing. Whether you’re an engineer, marketer, or sales leader, to get the most out of your team in the modern world requires a different mindset. You have to learn how to create space for others to have a voice, solve big problems, and stretch outside their comfort zone.

Through stories, thought-provoking questions, and practical examples, you will learn the three key behaviors that modern people leaders need to reach their business goals and give people the personal growth they’re hungry for at the same time.

In this session, you will learn how to:

  • Get out of firefighting mode and free up space on your calendar for strategic and creative work
  • Set clear expectations that inspire people to take ownership
  • Give developmental feedback using The Accountability Dial

Jonathan Raymond Videos

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How much does it cost to book Jonathan Raymond for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Jonathan Raymond, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jonathan Raymond are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jonathan Raymond, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Jonathan Raymond speak about?

Jonathan Raymond is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth, Ethics & Integrity, Psychology, Corporate Culture, Corporate Strategy, Human Resources, Business Leadership, Authors, Leadership and Strategic Leadership.

Where does Jonathan Raymond travel from?

Jonathan Raymond generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Jonathan Raymond?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jonathan Raymond for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jonathan Raymond for your next private or corporate function.

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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jonathan Raymond or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

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Jonathan Raymond is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Personal Growth, Ethics & Integrity and Psychology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jonathan Raymond for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Jonathan Raymond generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erica Dhawan, Shawn Achor and Paul G. Stoltz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jonathan Raymond for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/11/2024.

Jonathan Raymond Speaking Topics

  • Employee Retention: How to Keep Your People … and Keep Them Happy

    Your most vital team members are burned out and looking for new opportunities. Your culture surveys show that leaders aren’t holding underperformers accountable. And the pandemic has proven that employees will leave a job if it doesn’t connect to their values and goals. With fierce competition for talent and people more frequently resigning, you need to act quickly and thoughtfully. Perks and raises alone won’t cut it. You have to give people a meaningful reason to stay. That reason is a manager who doesn’t see themselves as a taskmaster but rather as a facilitator. And a facilitator of personal growth and development knows that if their people are happier, more engaged, and challenged, the business results will follow.

    This session will describe a proven approach to get managers to stop tracking task lists and start developing people, resulting in a high-performance culture with happy employees. Learn the three steps to improve retention - one conversation at a time - while you do the following:

    • Shift your mindset from micromanager to coach
    • Create a compelling mission for each role that reports to you
    • Give developmental feedback that sparks motivation and not defensiveness
    • Bring it all together in simple, human conversations during one-on-ones

  • How to Create a High-Performance Culture

    These days, it seems that every organization is struggling with how to create a high-performance culture that doesn’t burn people out. With talented employees moving around more than ever, the rapid shift to remote and hybrid work, and people everywhere demanding more autonomy and control over how they work, it’s never been more challenging. All of these factors make reaching ambitious business goals even harder than they already are. What if your organization could do it differently?

    This session will walk you through the three primary frameworks you need to create a culture that doesn’t burn people out but engages them instead and results in high performance:

    • More Yoda, Less Superhero: How to be a people leader that creates space for growth, where people want to invest.
    • Agreements that Spark Ownership: How to create role agreements that go beyond the job description to create a mission that people can feel inspired by
    • The Accountability Dial: How to start and guide conversations about growth and development based on curiosity, challenge, and personal care, so people have the experience of a manager invested in them.

  • Personal and Professional Development: One and The Same

    If you gain self-confidence at work, did you develop personally or professionally? What if you learned how to manage your time better, have healthy conflict, or become a better listener? It turns out that the line between personal and professional development is an illusion. And, with the workforce looking for opportunities for learning and development as a condition to not quitting their job, it’s never been more critical to let go of that illusion. In this session, you will explore how to shift the conversation in your organization and talk about growth in a way that moves the conversation forward.

    By learning how to speak with people, and how to train managers and leaders, how to have conversations with people that focus on behaviors rather than outcomes, you’ll learn how to create a culture that people want to be a part of because it’s a place where they’re learning and growing in a way that’s meaningful to them.

  • Should I Stay or Should I Go? — How To Become Your Best Self Through Work

    When you’re not happy at work, it’s easy to think that things will be better elsewhere. That’s the decision most people make. It turns out that while that might be the right decision in some ways, it’s the exact wrong one in another. Because we often leave a situation when it’s uncomfortable instead of using that discomfort to catapult us into the next stage of our personal growth and career development.

    In this session, Jonathan Raymond, author of the book Good Authority and the forthcoming book Should I Stay or Should I Go?, will share stories — both from clients and his own — of the life-changing power of staying. You’ll see the value of not leaving your job until you’ve gotten what you came for, how to deal with your emotions — frustration, anxiety, and even feeling like a victim — in a productive way, and how to live your values no matter what is happening around you.

    In this session, you will learn how to:

    • Use your current situation for your growth no matter how challenging the circumstances
    • Influence positive change, no matter where you are on the org chart
    • Decide when to leave and how to do it aligned with your values

  • More Yoda, Less Superhero – The Secret to High Performing Leaders

    You got promoted to lead a team because you’re great at what you do. Leading a team of people is an entirely different thing. Whether you’re an engineer, marketer, or sales leader, to get the most out of your team in the modern world requires a different mindset. You have to learn how to create space for others to have a voice, solve big problems, and stretch outside their comfort zone.

    Through stories, thought-provoking questions, and practical examples, you will learn the three key behaviors that modern people leaders need to reach their business goals and give people the personal growth they’re hungry for at the same time.

    In this session, you will learn how to:

    • Get out of firefighting mode and free up space on your calendar for strategic and creative work
    • Set clear expectations that inspire people to take ownership
    • Give developmental feedback using The Accountability Dial

Jonathan Raymond Videos

Watch Jonathan Speak
Leading And Inspiring Teams, Jonathan Raymond Is Facilitating ...
@TheDovBaron #Leadership Show: Jonathan Raymond Author of ...
  • How do I book Jonathan Raymond to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jonathan Raymond for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jonathan Raymond, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jonathan Raymond or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jonathan Raymond for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jonathan Raymond, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jonathan Raymond are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jonathan Raymond, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jonathan Raymond speak about?

    Jonathan Raymond is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth, Ethics & Integrity, Psychology, Corporate Culture, Corporate Strategy, Human Resources, Business Leadership, Authors, Leadership and Strategic Leadership.
  • Where does Jonathan Raymond travel from?

    Jonathan Raymond generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jonathan Raymond?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jonathan Raymond for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jonathan Raymond for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jonathan Raymond or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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