Neil and Sarah discuss the difference between Leadership and Management on the Leader Connect Podcast

There is one question that comes up time and time again on leadership forums, on courses and on web searches… What is the difference between Leadership and Management? In this episode Neil and Sarah explain what the difference is, why it matters and how to create the leadership v management balance in your leadership style […]
Neil and Sarah discuss “Clear and Compelling Purpose” in a new Leader Connect Podcast

New leader ? New Team ? Experienced Leader ? Disengaged Team ? 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 […]
Neil addresses the Santander UK Strategy Board

Neil was recently invited to speak before dinner at the Santander UK Board Strategy event. The talk was about the need for teams to have clear direction, leadership and positive culture. The evening was very interesting and Neil was made very welcome by everyone that he met. If you would like Neil to speak at one of […]
Season 2 of the Leader Connect Podcasts begins with founder Neil Jurd discussing Leadership

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 a listen to find out what you can expect! The Leader Connect Podcast | Podcast on Spotify […]
Neil appears on the “Taking Stock” Podcast with Mandy Johnston

Taking Stock with Mandy Johnston takes a global view of the big business stories and the trends affecting the world economy. Each episode features experts on the big issues facing economies and societies across the world and the direction of the future economy. This week on Taking Stock, Mandy Johnston explores a special investigation by the […]
Sheffield University Leadership Development Programme Graduation

Our Sheffield University Leadership Development Programme Group held their Graduation event on 13 Jun 23 in Chesterfield. The event marked the successful end of a 12 month Programme that included individual coaching, a 16PF assessment and 4 residential phases. Feedback from the delegates has been consistently positive extolling the virtues of the course. Just cannot […]
How to become a Better Communicator – the Leader Connect Podcast with Aysha Iqbal

Aysha Iqbal is a communications expert and coach. With 18 years’ experience as a journalist both in radio and as a BBC News Anchor she has a wealth of wisdom, that you can adopt immediately, that will dramatically improve your ability to communicate. Coupled with Sarah McEntee’s wisdom as a breakfast radio host, this is […]
New Podcast – How Faith, Diversity and Sport shape Leadership with Abbas Salihu

Abbas Salihu is a senior soldier in the British Army. Born in Nigeria, he played Judo for his country winning a bronze medal in the Commonwealth Games and continues to coach the Army’s Judo Squad. In this episode we talk about service, sport, faith and diversity and the role they all play in successful leadership. […]
How Leaders can dismantle the Status Barrier at Work – Neil writes for FE News

In this article leadership expert Neil Jurd discusses how leaders can dismantle the status barrier at work – and why it is key to building high-performing teams. He reveals how organisations can free themselves from the entanglement of bureaucracy and status to encourage new leaders to use initiative. How leaders can dismantle the ‘status barrier’ […]
The Leaders guide to knowing yourself and knowing others Podcast with Dr Nia Thomas

Dr Nia Thomas JP LLB (Hons), MSc, DBA is the Director of Thoughts and Ideas at Knowing Self Knowing Others. 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. An essential listen for […]