An interview with highly experienced psychologist Ben Dowman
Ben Dowman is a highly experienced psychologist, coach, consultant and author and has worked within organisational development for over 20 years. His areas of expertise are Leadership Development, Behavioural and Cultural Change and Team and Individual Coaching. Ben is the author of Adventures in Coaching published by Nicholas Brealey / Hodder and Stoughton (2020) which […]
Neil explains the principles of Leadership in a short video.
Neil explains the basics of leadership in a short video. Leadership Basics – Leader Connect (leader-connect.co.uk
“You Can Have A Great Education And Sound Posh, But Not Have a Clue About Leadership.”
Serena Haththotuwa, Business Leader Podcast sat down for a conversation with an ex-army officer, Neil Jurd OBE, a specialist leadership coach, and facilitator for senior leaders in higher and secondary education. Neil is also the author of The Leadership Book and has set up the charity Michelle Jurd Trust, which supports initiatives that encourage young people to benefit from outdoor adventures. Serena spoke to Neil […]
“Leadership Is An Act Of Service”
Neil Jurd, OBE describes how time spent guiding a squadron under heavy fire in Iraq taught him valuable lessons about leadership in extremely challenging times. Author of “The Leadership Book” & founder of LeaderConnect, Neil Jurd, offers 7 insites from his time leading Gurkha soldiers of the 94 Squadron Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment in Iraq and five key mistakes to […]
How To Guide To Communicating Clear, Compelling Purpose.
A team is only really a team if it has purpose. A group of travellers on a bus would not be a team. But if that bus were to become stranded in a snowstorm, then survival would become a clear and compelling purpose and the group of travellers might feel motivated to work together as […]
Six Leadership Lessons From The Queen
The Queen’s leadership style is best summed up by the motto of military academy Sandhurst: serve to lead. “At the heart of this ethos is the idea that leadership is an act of service – serving the people you lead and serving the purpose that you are collectively working towards,” explains Neil Jurd OBE, author of The Leadership Book and founder of […]
Blame Culture Is Killing Performance – How To Turn It Around
The world of business is undergoing a crisis of leadership as many leaders have failed to adapt to the new economic challenges. Many workplaces are rife with toxic leaders who are more concerned about blaming others for mistakes while defending their own turf. In the long run, people move out of such organizations and those […]
Building A Great Team – From Stagnation To Excellence
Do you want your team to be the best that they can be? Neil Jurd‘s “Stagnation to Excellence” model is a great way to help your team reach their full potential. It is simple, easy to understand, and provides a roadmap for improvement. It can turn even the most hesitant leaders into great ones. It […]
Neil Jurd Of LeaderConnect On The Five Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective Leader During Turbulent Times
Neil Jurd OBE, author of The Leadership Book and founder of LeaderConnect, shares his insights in this article on what it takes to be a successful leader during turbulent times. In light of recent global events, Jurd‘s advice is more relevant than ever. Drawing from his experience in the British Army and as a leadership consultant, Jurd provides some useful insights for thriving during […]
How To Create Safety For Staff In Turbulent Times
In order for any organization to be successful, it is essential that its leaders have the skills and competencies required to achieve its objectives. This is particularly true in times of change, when new strategies need to be put in place and old ones abandoned. Neil Jurd OBE, author of The Leadership Book and founder of LeaderConnect, has demonstrated […]