Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Neil is very proud to share that his company, Leader Connect has attained the Gold Award in the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme, the highest recognition for employers supporting the Armed Forces community. This award marks an important milestone in our Armed Forces Covenant journey, having progressed from signing the Covenant in 2023, Bronze […]
The Next Generation of Leadership
Leadership is changing. Today’s leaders face increasingly complex challenges. They are expected to inspire diverse teams, embrace new technologies, navigate uncertainty and develop people, often while having little time to step back and learn from others. In a recent live session, The Next Generation of Leadership, Neil hosted Kyle McKenzie, Chief Executive of Cumbria-based youth […]
Platinum Partner of the Michelle Jurd Trust
Neil is very proud to announce that his company, Leader-Connect, has become the latest Platinum Partner of the Michelle Jurd Trust. The aim of the Trust is to increase access to adventures for young people across Cumbria and the South Lakes. Adventure activities give children the change to experience situations they otherwise would never experience […]
“Leader of the Year” | English Veterans Awards
Neil is proud to announce that his company Leader-Connect are sponsoring the “Leader of the Year” category of the English Veterans Awards 2026 for the 4th year in a row. The aim of Veterans Awards CIC is to recognise our Armed Forces Veterans in Sport, Fitness, Business and the wider community. In the UK we […]
The Leadership Launchpads Podcast
In the latest episode of the Leadership Launchpads podcast, Leader-Connect founder Neil Jurd chats with Dr Chris Baker about all things leadership and a few other bits. We learn about Neil’s perfect day, how the loss of his mum and first wife have shaped his life and the power of the 10th voice and the […]
The Worshipful Company of Carmen
Leader-Connect founder Neil Jurd was recently in London to be accepted as a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Carmen. The Company has been in existence since 1517 and is one of the largest livery companies in the City of London with over 600 members. The Carmen represent a wide range of aspects within the […]
Neil Hosts Dr Brian Gregory on his Podcast
The latest episode of the Leader-Connect Podcast hosted by Neil Jurd OBE is now available on Leader-Connect (as a Podcast and Interview), Spotify and You Tube. In this episode, Neil chats with Brian Gregory about his forthcoming Leader-Connect course and his PhD thesis and research on the positive role of fear in entrepreneurship and leadership. […]
New Print Run of the Leadership Book
Last week, we arranged the 5th print run of Neil’s “The Leadership Book” due to the ongoing sales success. Initially written during the COVID pandemic, the book sales have exceeded all expectations with over 9,000 copies being sold so far. The book is also the basis for both Leader-Connect Online and In-Person courses – it […]
Neil hosts Craig Mathieson
In this episode of the Leader-Connect Podcast, Neil chats with Polar Explorer and founder of the remarkable “Polar Academy“, Craig Mathieson. This episode was recorded just before Craig was recognised in the New Year’s Honours List with the award of the Polar Medal for his achievements. Craig has a military background and is an accomplished […]
Congratulations to Craig Mathieson
Congratulations to my good friend Craig Mathieson who was awarded the Polar Medal in the New Year’s Honours List published today. The Polar Medal is awarded to individuals for outstanding service to the field of polar research. Since 1998, the criteria for being awarded a Polar Medal are: The period of service living and working in the […]