Games Without Thrones

"This is an interesting and timely proposal. The subject matter is one that should be of interest to a wide audience. A strength of this work is that it potentially counters the sense of helplessness that some may feel about global uncertainty and the alarming way that the ultra-wealthy directly impact public policy. The proposal is innovative and the eight lessons are likely to be helpful to students of entrepreneurship and also to a broader audience. The authors have previously published together and appear to be a strong team. Lingelbachâs expertise on entrepreneurship and Guerraâs research background on oligarchs make them suitable authors for this work." - Benjamin Jones, Central Queensland University

"One of the volumeâs key strengths is the unique approach of using oligarchs as cases to derive leadership lessons. This perspective offers an original take on the subject. Rather than viewing these individuals solely through a lens of suspicion due to their potential character flaws and the associated negative societal consequences, we can also consider them as highly successful entrepreneurs in an uncertain environment. Another notable strength of the manuscript is its well-structured format, with each chapter grounded in concrete examples and organized around eight leadership lessons." - Ion Marandici , Fribourg University

"I find this proposal very interesting because of its unique approach to the topic. By shifting the perspective, it promises new insights on how to deal with oligarchs that cannot be gained from a purely external perspective. But the proposed book is not only aimed at readers with a political and sociological interest in oligarchs, but also at readers who want to improve their own skills and career opportunities. If done well, addressing these readers can help to spread the risk of an oligarchic society to all areas of society. " - Jonah Montenarh, University of Portsmouth