Neil Jurd OBE

Founder of Leader Connect & author of The Leadership Book

Neil Jurd is a global expert in leadership development. He is the Founder of Leader Connect, and author of The Leadership Book – the bestselling handbook to leadership and team development. His articles on leadership and team development regularly feature in international business publications and he is often a guest on leadership podcasts.

A former Army Officer, Neil Jurd is the volunteer head of Army Cadet Force officer training. He has an MA from Cranfield University, is Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management and is an Entrepreneur in Residence at Lancaster University. He was awarded the British Citizen Award in 2020 and was appointed OBE in 2021.

Designing Leadership Training With Neil Jurd With Neil Jurd OBE

Summary 13 Minutes

In this video, Neil explains that Leadership Development is one of the most powerful things an organisation can do to improve overall performance.

Unfortunately a lot of Leadership Training is expensive and not particularly impactful. This video is designed to help Learning and Development Professionals to design or commission highly effective, value for money leadership training.

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TEDx – Pause and Allow With Neil Jurd OBE

Summary 16 Minutes

Speaking at Royal Russell School Croydon, Neil describes how a pausing and allowing can be the key to resilience and success.

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Leadership Basics With Neil Jurd OBE

Summary 8 Minutes

Effective leaders get two things right: Connection and Direction. They connect with people, and they have a clear sense of direction.

In this simple Doodle video Neil Jurd OBE sums leadership up in 5 mins. If you only watch one leadership video, make this the one.

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Q & A with Neil Jurd OBE With Neil Jurd OBE

Summary 7 Minutes

A Q&A session with the Neil, the founder of Leader Connect and author of the Leadership Book.

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The Importance of Silence With Neil Jurd OBE

Summary 7 Minutes

Leaders need to learn to be comfortable with silence. Silence allows leaders and teams to listen and reflect. Leaders who speak too much rarely get the best from their teams. Neil Jurd OBE explains how you can make use of silence in your leadership.

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Leadership Defined With Neil Jurd OBE

Summary 8 Minutes

Leadership is about achieving more by engaging people.

Neil Jurd OBE explains what leadership is, using the definition he explains in his best-selling ‘The Leadership Book’.

Neil discusses how leaders can achieve extraordinary results by engaging others intellectually and emotionally in pursuit of a clear and compelling purpose.

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The Foundations Model With Neil Jurd OBE

Summary 8 Minutes

Neil Jurd talks about the Foundations Model, and how hidden factors effect visible performance.

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From Stagnation to Excellence With Neil Jurd OBE

Summary 11 Minutes

High performing teams are focused on a clear purpose and have great culture.

In this talk Neil Jurd OBE explains what you need to know about creating great teams.

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Relationship Building For Leaders With Neil Jurd OBE

Summary 7 Minutes

Leaders need to build positive and genuine positive relationships with their teams. Neil Jurd OBE explains what you can do to build and maintain the sorts of relationships that reduce friction and improve performance.

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Leadership and Management With Neil Jurd OBE

Summary 5 Minutes

Neil Jurd OBE explains the different between leadership and management and why you and your organisation need to have the right balance of both.

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Different Leadership Styles With Neil Jurd OBE

Summary 11 Minutes

In this entertaining video Neil Jurd OBE talks about the leadership styles that you need to avoid if we want to bring out the best in people.

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Improving Team Communication With Neil Jurd OBE

Summary 7 Minutes

Effective leaders build strong, positive and trusting relationships with and throughout their teams. Neil Jurd OBE uses the John Powell communication pyramid to show you how to build honest and meaningful relationships.

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Podcasts with Neil Jurd OBE

You are getting it wrong if…. Hosted by Neil Jurd OBE

Summary 22 Minutes

For a while it feels great, for a while we feel like we are achieving. So why then do we so often feel like we are not leading well, the to do list never gets sorted, the team don't quite feel on board and you get home and fall asleep on the sofa?

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4 Simple Leadership Behaviours Hosted by Neil Jurd OBE

Summary 24 Minutes

In this episode Neil and Sarah discuss the 4 VERY simple leadership behaviours you can develop right now to make your leadership better, more effective and easier... JUST 4!

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The Difference between Leadership and Management Hosted by Neil Jurd OBE

Summary 15 Minutes

In this episode Neil and Sarah explain the difference between leadership and management, why it matters and how to create the leadership versus management balance in your leadership style and in your team.

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The Clear and Compelling Purpose Hosted by Neil Jurd OBE

Summary 18 Minutes

The Clear and Compelling purpose (C&CP) is the simplest tool you can use to make a huge difference to you and your team immediately. In this episode Sarah and Neil explain what the C&CP is, how you create one, how you use it and why it's SO important.

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Neil and Sarah Introduce Season 2 of Our Podcasts Hosted by Neil Jurd OBE

Summary 9 Minutes

Season Two of the podcast is on its way! And it's better than ever. Leader Connect founder Neil Jurd and Sarah McEntee have teamed up to bring you actionable leadership wisdom in every single episode. Give this trailer a listen to find out what you can expect!

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The Leaders Guide to Knowing Yourself & Knowing Others Hosted by Neil Jurd OBE

Summary 33 Minutes

Not only is she wonderful to listen too, but she is the most incredible source of wisdom centering around emotional intelligence and the importance of knowing yourself first and then others.

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Leader Connect Launch with CEO Neil Jurd Hosted by Neil Jurd OBE

Summary 26 Minutes

CEO Neil Jurd OBE discusses the launch of the new Leader Connect online platform.

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Neil Jurd OBE

Founder of Leader Connect & author of The Leadership Book

Podcasts with Neil Jurd OBE

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