Leader-Connect Founder Neil Jurd OBE Confirmed As A Speaker for Chamber’s Conference Cumbria 2024
Leader-Connect Founder Neil Jurd OBE confirmed as speaker for Chamber’s Conference Cumbria 2024 Set to take place in Kendal on 3rd October, Conference Cumbria brings together a range of speakers for an event on the theme of ‘Together Towards Tomorrow’ highlighting the collaborative nature of the Cumbrian Business Community. The latest speaker announced for the […]
Neil Joins The Judging Panel for the 2024 Leadership Awards
Leader-Connect Founder, Neil Jurd OBE, is thrilled to join the judging panel for this year’s Institute of Leadership Awards! Don’t miss your opportunity to shine a spotlight on leadership excellence in your organisation. Nominate yourself, someone you know, or an organisation deserving recognition here – https://iol.rsvp.gther.com/nominate-today/ Don’t delay – nominations close on Thursday 5th September!
A Q&A with Becky Hewes of Handpicked Wine Box
In the first of what we hope will become regular series of short interviews with Business Leaders, we are pleased to welcome Becky Hewes of “Handpicked Wines” to get her views on the leadership in her company. We asked Becky a few short questions and this is what she had to say: Tell us why […]
Leadership and Risk – Neil Writes for the “In-Cumbria” Magazine
NEIL’S ARTICLE ON THE LINK BETWEEN LEADERSHIP AND RISK RECENTLY APPEARED IN THE “IN-CUMBRIA” MAGAZINE. READ BELOW OR VISIT In Cumbria Magazine – Page 62 There is a strong link between leadership and risk. Effective leaders take calculated risk in order to achieve significant objectives. Taking calculated risk isn’t the same as putting £15 into […]
Cumbrian Firm Wins ‘Business Training and Education of the Year’ Award
It is always nice to appear in the local press especially when it is recognising our recent success in the Business Awards UK. Leader Connect scooped the ‘Business Training and Education of the Year 2024 for Cumbria’ at the Business Awards UK’s Business Training and Education Regional Awards. Cumbria firm wins prestigious regional business accolade […]
Leader-Connect Course Director Paul Jones – Festival of Learning
Congratulations to Paul Jones for attaining a “Certificate of Achievement” in the Festival of Learning Awards! Paul was entered for his work as Course Director on the Leader Connect Leadership Development Course with the University of Sheffield. Paul directs the innovative experiential learning course for leaders on the University staff, as well as delivering a […]
Dr Nia D Thomas Joins Leader-Connect
Leader-Connect is pleased to announce that we have added the “Knowing Self Knowing Others” Podcast hosted by Dr Nia D Thomas FRSA to our collection! Nia is a fantastic host and we grateful to have her aboard. The first edition available is “Finding Balance: Leadership, Burnout and Culture” with Sofia Ponte. In this edition, Sofia […]
Leader-Connect wins UK Business Award
Leader-Connect is very proud and pleased to have won in the UK Business Award’s 2024!! After being shortlisted, we had a nervous wait to find out the results and were very pleased to have won in the “Business Training and Education” Category for the Cumbria Region. This is special recognition for all our staff and […]
Leader Type Quiz
Our brand new and “free” Leader-type quiz is now available to all! To lead well you need a good understanding of your own personality and in high-performing teams that same level of understanding extends to team members – understanding of themselves and of other team members. In teams where people understand and support each other, […]
The Times – 6 From The Best With Neil Jurd
Leader-Connect founder and owner, Neil Jurd OBE recently had his article “6 from the Best” published in the Times magazine. Neil’s top 6 leadership tips are: Clear Purpose Minimise Status Allow rather than control Work that matters See people Don’t just work If you have a Times subscription, then you can read the article here: […]