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Profile | John Raymond
John Raymond
Managing people in and around your business can often be a challenge. John Raymond's own brand of training and coaching is designed to address this important component of the business success equation.
Over the years, John has gathered a kitbag of tools, strategies and understandings to support and empower people to better relate to and manage other people. His approach to first manage yourself and then seek to manage your interactions with others has assisted managers and management teams from large corporations to solo flyers.
One of the biggest compliments he gets is the feedback that his work in business helps people improve their relationships at home.
Live well by loving well - Unknown
Articles by John
Business skills: Managing rejection
12 Mar 06John RaymondWe all get turned down from time to time, but while managing rejection can be hard, each time it occurs we have the opportunity improve our business skills and learn more about our ourselves. Read more
Comments: 7Time management skills: Asking the right questions
03 Jan 06John RaymondAs those with good time management skills will know, it's not about creating more time, but how we manage ourselves in the time we have. Therefore if you are looking for answers, it is worth investing some time in asking the right questions first. Read more
Comments: 3Achieving success: Are you doing a Dusty Springfield?
23 Nov 05John RaymondMuch as we love the song, if you want to see your new business achieving success, it's best to avoid too much "wishing and hoping". Read more
Comments: 7Exceptional customer service
01 Nov 05John RaymondEven if your customer service is good, there will be times when you ought to push the boat out and provide exceptional customer service. Read more
Comments: 0Effective communication skills: Managing difficult conversations
03 Oct 05John RaymondEffective communication skills are critical to running a successful business. However, every now and again, we inevitably have difficult conversations. Here are some tips on how to face up to the task. Read more
Comments: 0The power of positive thinking
25 Aug 05John RaymondIf you take responsibility for your reaction to external events, you will be able to take control of your emotions. You will be amazed by the power of positive thinking! Read more
Comments: 1Working for yourself: Balancing freedom and discipline
28 Jul 05John RaymondA strong sense of freedom is undoubtedly one of the key appeals of working for yourself, and discipline helps us keep it all together. Read more
Comments: 2Professional networking: Turning colleagues into allies
07 Jul 05John RaymondIf we engage in professional networking, we'll never feel isolated. Question is, how do you turn colleagues into allies? Read more
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