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Is there a correlation between intelligence and seniority?

Leadership development expert, TED talker, author, and former soldier Neil Jurd OBE shares his thoughts on authority and leadership in effective teams on the UNLEASH Cast. In the words of the producers, an episode not to be missed. Is there a correlation between intelligence and seniority? – UNLEASHcast | Acast

Neil Jurd writes for the People Management

Based on the theme of his recent TEDx talk, Neil writes for the People Management magazine about why our obsession with “busyness” holds leaders back. Neil explains that we rarely take pauses in our working lives, but carving out time can help us to refuel and use our brains more effectively  Read more via the link […]

Burts Snacks turn to Leader Connect and Neil Jurd for motivation

The Devon-based outfit “Burts Snacks” has grown from a small family enterprise to a nationally recognised, award-winning brand employing more than 300 people. To help his employees through the turbulent time of Covid-19, Burts Snacks site director Paul Bavin turned to executive leadership coach and founder of Leader Connect Neil Jurd OBE for his services. […]

The “Army Leader” reviews the Leadership Book

Army Leader reviews the Leadership Book: Most people with an interest in leadership, whether military or civilian, will likely find that their bookshelves are groaning under the weight of numerous tomes including those of heavyweights such as Patrick Lencioni and David Rock. I recommend that you add one more to your collection. The Leadership Book by […]

Down to Business with Bobby Kerr

As this week marks three years since the UK went into lockdown, Leader Connect’s Neil Jurd spoke to Bobby Kerr on Down to Business about how to manage a team when the going gets tough. Neil says for any leader, be it in the field of business, the military, or any professional organisation, knowing how […]

Sheffield University Online Leadership Development Programme

The second Sheffield University On-line Session took place today hosted by Course Director Paul Jones. The theme for the 90 minute session was “The Shift” – the shift required in us to leader effectively.  The session actively involved all the delegates and the time flew by. This package consists of 4 central on-line sessions based […]

Independent Schools Magazine

Read Neil’s article in the Independent Schools Magazine.  The Independent Schools Magazine is read by decision-makers – Governors, Heads, Bursars, Departmental Managers – and reflects news, ideas, influences, and opinions in the independent education sector. Neil discusses the 4 steps to consider when looking to develop stronger leadership skills in senior management teams. coveragebook.com

Science and the Art Of Leadership Podcast

The Power of Murmuration is a new podcast, produced by two of the leadership and management partners at GOSH, Jennifer and Emilia. In this monthly podcast, they hope to explore modern management and leadership practices in a healthcare setting, promote the concept of leadership as a state of mind, and co-create a leadership focused future! […]

Sanofi Leadership Development Programme

The third 2 day residential phase of our Sanofi Leadership Development Programme has just finished and all 14 delegates had an amazing time. All the feedback received has been 5* which is credit to the course deliverers, Jon Davidge and Marcus Taylor:  I found the PALS exercise particularly insightful; it forced me to listen and […]