Emotional intelligence and leadership: Why great leaders put people first
Most of us can think of a manager who got the best out of people. They expected high standards and weren’t afraid to have difficult conversations, but they also knew when to listen, when to step back and when someone needed support. They created an environment where people felt comfortable sharing ideas, asking questions and […]
Choosing the right leadership model for your organisation
There’s no single formula for effective leadership. A growing organisation navigating constant change may need leaders who can inspire innovation and respond quickly to uncertainty. A highly regulated business may place greater value on consistency, accountability and clear processes. Leadership models provide a framework for making sense of these different approaches. They help organisations define […]
Leadership Live Awards: Congratulations to Dallam School
🏆 National recognition for Dallam School! We’re incredibly proud that Dallam School have been named runner-up in the ‘Innovation with Impact’ category at the The Institute of Leadership Leadership Live 2026 Awards, finishing second to University College London (UCL)! This recognition celebrates our work with 21 of the senior and middle leaders, who took the […]
Neil Appears On The Transformation Station Leadership Podcast with Adrienne Benton
Neil Jurd OBE appears on the “Transformation Station Leadership” Podcast hosted by Adrienne Benton, MCLC, RBLP-T. In this episode, Adrienne and Neil discuss “how to teach leadership without a slide deck” which is one of Neil’s passions and why Leader-Connect delivers experiential leadership training with not a slide in sight. Have a listen to what […]
Dallam School Shortlisted For A Leadership Live Award: Innovation With Impact
Great News for Dallam School! Dallam School has been shortlisted for the The Institute of Leadership’s Leadership Live 2026 Awards, in the Innovation with Impact category. Over the past year, 21 of their senior and middle leaders have undertaken a Leader Connect – Leadership Development programme hosted by Neil Jurd. Their team has grown together, […]
Promoted From Within: How to Lead the People You Used to Sit Next To
The announcement goes out on a Friday afternoon. By Monday morning you are running the team you were part of the week before, and the first thing you notice is very small. Somebody stops mid sentence when you walk past. A group chat you have been in for two years goes quiet. Nobody has done […]
Leading Through Restructure: What Your Team Needs From You When Jobs Are at Risk
You have been in the meeting. You know roughly what is coming, you know it will affect people who report to you, and you have been told to say nothing until the announcement goes out. Tomorrow morning you will stand in front of a team who trust you and field questions you cannot answer honestly. […]
Has Leadership Changed Over The Years? Not As Much as You Think
The tools of the job keep moving. The heart of it has stayed exactly where it was. Pick up a book on leadership written this year, then find one written two thousand years ago. Strip away the language and you’re looking at the same argument. Somebody has to work out where a group of people […]
Could Politicians Cut It in Business? It Depends What You Mean by Leadership
Some make the jump look effortless. Others sink without a trace. The difference tells us something useful about leadership itself. It’s a fun argument to have down the pub. Take a senior politician, drop them into a big company, and would they thrive or flounder? People tend to answer it with their politics rather than […]
The Myth of the Born Leader: Leadership is Built more than it is Inherited
We love the idea that great leaders arrive fully formed. The evidence says almost the opposite, and that’s good news for the rest of us. You’ve heard it said about someone. “She’s a natural.” “He was born to lead.” It’s meant as a compliment, and it feels true when you watch a gifted leader at […]