Neil Jurd is an expert in leadership development. He’s 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’s often a guest on leadership podcasts. 

Leader Connect run highly effective leadership development courses for organisations, based on the theory in The Leadership Book.  Neil founded the Michelle Jurd Trust, which promotes character education and adventure for young people, and as a volunteer he is Director of adult leadership development for the Army Cadets UK.  

A former Army Officer, Neil has led soldiers on operations and expeditions around the world. He was injured by enemy fire in Iraq, and served as an instructor at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Neil has an MA from Cranfield University, is a 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.

To find out more about Neil and to get in touch:

– Neil’s Website

– Neil’s Book

– Neil’s Leadership Videos