S3E8: What if we’ve been backing the wrong kind of leaders? With Neil McLean

Leadership still tends to reward charisma, hierarchy, and those who “look good on paper.” But what if that’s not where real change comes from?

In this episode, Neil McLean CEO of the Social Enterprise Academy and Head of Partnerships at the Dragonfly Trust shares what he’s learned from two decades supporting leaders who are often overlooked: teachers, young people, and grassroots entrepreneurs.

We explore:

• Redefining leadership: From hierarchy to trust, agency, and social impact
• People over projects: Why the biggest returns com ...