Good Authority book cover art alongside an image of Jonathan Raymond.
BOOK

Explore the ideas about leadership that power Ren.

In his provocative and timely book, Jonathan brings together what he has learned over his twenty-year journey as an executive, entrepreneur, team leader, and leadership trainer to walk you through the approach to personal and professional growth Ren is based on.

“Required reading for anyone who wants to do more than merely manage people. Good Authority is a modern classic, and it will redefine what it means to be the boss.”

Photo of Seth Godin
Seth Godin
Author, Linchpin
INSIDE THE BOOK

Get the methodology top leaders use to level-up their organizations and culture.

More Yoda, Less Superhero

Develop a leadership approach grounded in empathy and genuine connection

Leadership and Employee Archetypes

Practical frameworks for understanding why people behave the way they do at work

The Accountability Dial™ for Feedback

Learn how to create meaningful conversations that inspire development

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jonathan Raymond

Jonathan is the Founder and CEO of Ren. After twenty years of not being able to decide whether he was a business development guy or a personal growth teacher, Jonathan Raymond stopped trying to figure it out.

He has worked with CEOs and executive teams to help them create a shared leadership language based in ownership, accountability, and personal growth. Over a 20-year career, Jonathan has thrown his heart, mind, and soul into corporate change projects in technology, clean energy, and business coaching.

He’s madly in love with his wife, tries not to spoil his daughters, and will never give up on the New York Knicks. He lives in Encinitas, California.

Editorial Praise for Good Authority

“A powerful, personal, persuasive guide to becoming a better leader in the modern, digital age. Highly recommended!”
Jay Baer
President of Convince & Convert and author of Hug Your Haters: How to Embrace Complaints and Keep Your Customers
“Studies show that less than one-third of employees are engaged at work and that managers are the key to fixing the problem. Jonathan Raymond’s Good Authority gives managers exactly the tools we need, and shows us that the best way to get people to be engaged is to be more engaged with them.”
Jonathan Becher
Chief Digital Officer at SAP
“Jonathan has lived the changes he inspires other leaders to make. His refreshing new book is full of practical, no-nonsense guidance for the leader who wants to do work that matters. If you’re looking for a roadmap to help the people on your team to own their work, this book is for you.”
Bernadette Jiwa
Bestselling author and Brand Strategist
Good Authority is a beautifully written book that will help you be a better leader and build a strong and lasting company culture. With the tools in this book, you’ll not only improve your bottom line, you’ll also improve the lives of the people at your organization, including your own.”
Michael Port
New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Steal the Show

Go beyond the book.

Management today is overloaded with logistics. Make leadership human again with Ren.

Leaders focus on people, not paperwork.

Teams feel guided, not managed.