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Since 2013 Dr. Richard Bolden has been Professor of Leadership and Management and Director of Bristol Leadership and Change Centre at Bristol Business School, University of the West of England (UWE). Prior to this he worked at the Centre for Leadership Studies at the University of Exeter Business School for over a decade and also as an independent consultant, research psychologist and in software development in the UK and France. 

A Few Quotes From This Episode

• “Leadership isn’t always about who holds the role—it’s about what’s being mobilized.”
• “Sometimes we solve problems too quickly, before the right people have even had a voice.”
• “Leadership is a lens—it helps us see what’s often hidden.”

Resources Mentioned in This Episode 

• Blog: Leading Together: An Invitation
• Blog:  Monsters, Metaphors and Masks: Leadership Insights From Halloween
• Book: Exploring Leadership: Individual, organizational and societal perspectives
• Article:  Why is collective leadership so elusive?
• Article:  Putting leadership in its place: Introduction to the special issue
• Podcast: Cautionary Tales | Tim Harford
• Podcast: BBC Sounds - The Great Post Office Trial - Available Episodes
• Conference: islc2025 - University of St Andrews Business School - University of St Andrews

About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

• The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for Prague - October 15-18, 2025!

About  Scott J. Allen

• Website
• Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders
• Blog

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• The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.

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