University of Sheffield – Women in Leadership Programme
The second “In Person” module of our “Women In Leadership” Programme designed by Macarena Vergara for the University of Sheffield recently took place on the University Campus. Following on from Module 1 “Leading Self – Positive Mindsets and Ambitions”, Module 2 covered “Leading Others – Confidence and Leadership Presence”. So far, the delegates have been […]
Neil Supports A Leadership Course in Kuwait
Leader Connect – Leadership Development founder Neil Jurd OBE has recently been out in Kuwait running a course for leaders and managers. Leader-Connect were very pleased to support Damon Lembi and Learnit to help run this course and the opportunity to work with the outstanding Darren Bridgett. The course is being supported, enabled, looked after […]
Neil Speaks At the Major General Logistics Leadership Symposium
Last Week, Leader-Connect founder and author of the Leadership Book, Neil Jurd OBE was invited to speak at the Master General Logistics (MGL) Leadership Symposium hosted by the RLC Institution. As a former RLC Officer, Neil was proud to accept the offer enjoyed a nostalgic trip back to Abingdon. Neil used his time to explain […]
Welcome to Dallam School
On Monday morning we started our Leadership With Purpose Programme with Dallam School. The Headteacher, Steven Henneberry MCCT introduced Neil Jurd OBE – author of ‘The Leadership Book’ and one of the UK’s leading leadership coaches – to the school’s 21 members of the extended Leadership Team to launch the programme. This is a transformational investment in […]
Authentic Versus False Leadership
In this powerful final episode of The Learn-It-All Podcast, Damon Lembi sits down with our founder and owner Neil Jurd OBE to unpack the true meaning of leadership in turbulent times. Neil shares battlefield stories, hard-won workplace wisdom, and his personal journey through unspeakable loss. Together, they challenge the myth of the all-knowing leader, spotlighting why the bravest […]
Welcome to Craig Lawrence and the Quick Strategy Series
The first 2 episodes of the “Quick Strategy Series hosted by Craig Lawrence are now available on Leader-Connect. In Episode 1 of the “Quick Strategy” series, learn how seeing strategy as a bridge can help you unlock business growth and generate lasting competitive advantage. In episode 2, Craig explores the concept of alternative futures – […]
Neil Joins Gina Atkinson on the Beyond The Barracks Podcast
Beyond the Barracks – In Conversation with Neil Jurd OBE In this episode, Gina had the privilege of sitting down with Neil Jurd OBE on her podcast “Beyond the Barracks” and, in her words, the conversation was nothing short of inspiring. Neil’s career in the British Army saw him serve in places like […]
Leader-Connect and Lancashire Army Cadets
Leader-Connect was recently honoured to receive the Defence Relationship Management (DRM) Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award which recognised our support to the service community including the Army Cadets UK | Official. In particular, the owner of Leader Connect Neil Jurd OBE, is proud to have financially supported the Friends of Lancashire ACF Charity (Lancashire […]
Leadership Development For Senior Teachers
Over the past few months Leader-Connect have been doing quite a bit of work to support leadership development for senior teachers. This includes selling more than 60 hardback copies of Neil Jurd’s Leadership Book to various schools and trusts. Our work in education goes back several years, starting with some coaching work in Oldham, […]
Leadership Development Is Probably The Easiest Way To Improve Your Organisation
As I (Neil Jurd OBE) say at the very start of “The Leadership Book“, good leadership makes the world a better place. More than 15 years of working directly in leadership development have shown this to be a resounding truth, good leadership makes teams happier and more productive. But conversely, bad leadership makes the world […]
