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The Leadership Awards 2023 has done it again, shortlisted for the ABPCO Awards! Thank you to everyone who made this event a success and our fingers are crossed for December! To get involved in The Institute of Leadership Awards 2024, you have just 24 hours to nominate ⏰💫

Our August newsletter is out now and should be in your inbox. Just in case you missed it, in this edition we have a Leadership Q&A with Rebecca Hewes of Handpicked Wine Box, we welcome Dr Nia D Thomas FRSA and the "Knowing Self, Knowing Others" Podcast to Leader-Connect and celebrate our winning of the "Business Training and Education" category of the Business Awards UK (Cumbria). Also, Paul Jones, one of our Course Directors was awarded Certificate of Achievement for his work, Our video of the month is "The Stress Vulnerability Model" produced by Matt Nunnerley There is a link to our free Leadership Style Assessment designed by Neil Jurd OBE - give it a go and see how it works for you. Read more below: https://lnkd.in/dJa55smH

Leader-Connect Founder, Neil Jurd OBE, is thrilled to join the judging panel for this year's The Institute of Leadership Awards! Don't miss your opportunity to shine a spotlight on leadership excellence in your organisation.  Nominate yourself, someone you know, or an organisation deserving recognition here - https://lnkd.in/eAcHPa4g Don't delay - nominations close on Thursday 5th September!

In the first of what we hope will become regular series of short interviews with Business Leaders, we are pleased to welcome Rebecca Hewes of “Handpicked Wines” to get her views on the leadership in her company. We asked Becky a few short questions about why she set up her company, her leadership style, what she enjoys most and least about being a leader, how she looks after her employee's and what she does to continue her development. Becky's answers were interesting and varied - read them in full at the link below: P.S. If you are a wine-lover or you are stuck for a gift idea, then there is a discount code in the link 😊. https://lnkd.in/ec_THWXn

In his most recent article for the in-cumbria magazine, Neil Jurd OBE discusses the link between leadership and risk. Neil bases the article on his experience of the trips run by Craig Mathieson of the Polar Academy who annually takes a group of young people on an expedition in Greenland; this is really life-changing stuff. To find out more about Craig's excellent work and the leadership/risk link, read the article in full: https://lnkd.in/eSsSjvsU

Another edition of the "Visible Leader" Podcast hosted by Corine Hines is now available on Leader Connect - Leadership Development Courses and Training . In this edition, Corinne discusses the interesting subject of "How to Make Better Mistakes" with Mark Graban. Mark is an author, speaker, and podcast host specialising in lean management and healthcare improvement. He wrote "The Mistakes That Make Us" and hosts the podcast "My Favourite Mistake." Mark is known for his insights on learning from mistakes and improving organisational processes. Listen Now: https://lnkd.in/eCdqWz7c

Jon Rennie and another edition of the Deep Leadership Podcast are back on Leader Connect - Leadership Development Courses and Training . In this episode, Jon discusses how to avoid Leader Burnout with Ryan Renteria. Ryan is a CEO coach at Stretch Five. He is a diverse board director and speaker who helps leaders optimize professional and personal growth. He is a former Goldman Sachs executive with experience in the business behind professional sports. Ryan has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and CEOWORLD. Listen Now: https://lnkd.in/e5QYrhnp

Leader-Connect welcomes back Theresa Carpenter, APRᐩM with another interesting episode, of the "Stories of Service" Podcast. In this episode, Theresa discusses the "Military Effect" with Scott Manthorne. Scott has decades of corporate management experience working with the biggest global brands and personalities. Scott now leverages that expertise to give back by working with veterans, sharing their stories, and helping them transition from the military. Join us as we find what inspired him to pivot to the military space and his advice for veterans trying to break into the business world, either for a company or as an entrepreneur. https://lnkd.in/eNVbKMpj

Before they head off for a summer break, Frank Norris MBE FCCT and Stan Johnson recorded one more episode of the excellent "Frank and Stan Chat" Podcast. In this episode, Stan discusses an old rugby medal found in his attic and they welcome back Emma Ainsworth. Emma is currently a Chair of Governors at a Primary School in Bradford, a former senior manager at The Coop and currently working on strategic architecture at Biffa. As ever, an interesting episode covering a wide range of current events. https://lnkd.in/eMkjiEMG

We have just added 3 more episodes of the excellent "Knowing Self Knowing Others" Podcast hosted by Dr Nia D Thomas FRSA. Nia covers some topical leadership subjects with Adrian Ashton, Amanda (Dr B) Brisebois and Stuart Andrews. Head over to Leader Connect - Leadership Development Courses and Training for a listen: https://lnkd.in/e6VBh7yf