Institute of Leadership Accreditation
We are thrilled to announce that our “Platinum Standard Learning and Development Programme” which is based on Neil Jurd’s “The Leadership Book” has been recognised as a pathway into Member grade with the Institute of Leadership. Both our Residential Courses have now been accredited. The Institute has recognised the programme as supporting improved leadership practice and […]
Institute of Leadership Accreditation

We are thrilled to announce that our “Platinum Standard Learning and Development Programme” which is based on Neil Jurd’s “The Leadership Book” has been recognised as a pathway into Member grade with the Institute of Leadership. Both our Residential Courses have now been accredited. The Institute has recognised the programme as supporting improved leadership practice and […]
33 Entrepreneurs on When They Wake Up and How It Impacts Their Productivity

Does waking up early make you more productive? Or is being a night owl the better way to go? Thrive Global recently approached 33 entrepreneurs and asked them to share their approach to sleep – and why it works for them. Leader-Connect Founder Neil Jurd OBE was one of the 33 approached and here are […]
Leader Connect to Sponsor Jess Roper

Leader Connect is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring 2 times English Kick Boxing Champion, Jess Roper. Jess has taken the lessons learned from elite level combat sports and martial arts and communicates them to a variety of audiences; predominantly young people, but also within the corporate environment, to high-performing leaders, the Royal Military […]
Leader Connect Receives the Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award

Soon after signing the Armed Forces Covenant, Leader Connect is very proud to have attained the Bronze Award of the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). The ERS recognises the efforts of Company’s to support the Armed Forces and Veteran Communities. A number of Leader Connect staff have military backgrounds and we have utilised Reservists and Cadet […]
Neil and Leader Connect feature in Employer News

Leader Connect, created by Neil Jurd OBE, author of The Leadership Book, gives subscribers insights and guidance from experts – the headline of the article in Employer News. Read the article in full here: Employer News :New leadership coaching website with unlimited, on-demand content And visit our website to see what we have to offer and […]
Neil Signs the Armed Forces Covenant on behalf of Leader Connect

Neil is very proud to have recently signed the Armed Forces Covenant on behalf of Leader Connect at an event hosted by the Cumbria Chamber of Commerce. Neil has veterans working throughout his business, including the brilliant Paul Jones who runs our University of Sheffield course, Paul Randall who coaches (from Zimbabwe) on our BDP Singapore Ports and […]
How Taking The Time To Pause Can Enhance Performance

In his recent “In Cumbria” article Neil discusses how taking time to pause can enhance performance. Neil explains – creating the conditions for thinking is one of the key factors of effective coaching. Taking time to switch off the noise and having a break can enhance performance. This concept is based on content in Neil’s “The […]
How Anyone Can Lead By Following A Simple Equation

In his recent “In Cumbria” article Neil discusses how anyone can lead by following a simple equation. Neil explains – There’s a lot of information about leadership available. But what I’ve come to realise is that very few people really understand leadership. I find that frustrating. Because leadership is easy and can be learned by […]
Season 4 of Das Boot and Leader Connect

As Season 4 of Sky Atlantic’s highly acclaimed “Das Boot” was released last week, we thought that it would be a good opportunity to remind you of our Podcast with the Executive Producer Moritz Polter. Titled “Leading behind the Lens” the Podcast discusses Moritz’s time in the film industry and the leadership required to get […]