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: […]
Neil Appears on “The Road To Rediscovery” Podcast hosted by Aubrey Johnson
Neil recently appeared on the Road to Rediscovery with Aubrey Johnson. In Aubrey’s words: Neil Jurd is a best-selling Author of The Leadership Book and the founder of Leader Connect – an online platform with scores of resources for learning how to become an Effective Leader. Tune in, as Neil shares his near-devastation in getting […]
Finding a Meaningful Purpose Is The Key to Successful Leadership – Neil Writes for In-Cumbria Magazine
Neil’s article on the key to successful leadership recently appeared in the “In-Cumbria” magazine. Read below or visit In Cumbria Successful leadership is underpinned by a few important principles. Having a clear and compelling purpose is the most fundamental. Be clear what your organisation is trying to achieve and then talk about it a lot. […]
Delegation – Is It Important?
A key area that Leaders often struggle with is delegation and, due to their reluctance to delegate, they fail to empower others and lose track of what their role as a Leader is. Neil was recently asked 3 questions abour delegation by a large corporate organisation and below are his responses: 1. Why do you […]
Leadership Live 2024 in Manchester
Leader-Connect Founder and Owner Neil Jurd OBE recently spoke at the The Institute of Leadership “Leadership Live” event in Manchester. Neil was one of many high profile speakers and his talk covered 2 key leadership subjects that are covered in the Leadership Book; “Pause and Allow” and “Connection and Direction”. Get you copy of the […]
Leader-Connect Article in Employer News
An Article about Leader-Connect recently appeared in Employer News – HR and Business News for UK Employers “A new subscription-based leadership coaching website has been launched that aims to provide on-demand expert guidance for anyone in, or aspiring to, a leadership role.” Leader Connect is the brainchild of Neil Jurd OBE, author of The Leadership […]
Leadership Training Is Fun!
Who said Leadership Training can’t be fun? Some great photos from our Course Director, Tim Luke, in Libya showing the delegates having fun and not a PowerPoint Presentation in sight. The Programme focuses on simple theory from the The Leadership Book by Neil Jurd and gives the delegates sufficient understanding of a concept and how […]
Neil Appears on the Insight Podcast with Samuel CW Hart
Neil was a recent guest on “The Insight Podcast” hosted by Samuel CW Hart. Samuel and Neil discussed a number of leadership topics including: – Two key components of great leadership: connection and direction – Why it’s OK to be friends with the people you’re leading – Why every leader needs to make time to […]