Alexander I. Negrov and Ronald E. Riggio underline the increased value placed on democratic and supportive leadership, identifying key lessons for leaders in extreme circumstances.

‘To start a conflict, it often does not require much leadership, just obsession, power and a crazy idea in the head. But, to survive and win in an aggressive war against a superior enemy without leadership at all levels is impossible. This book is research in how this most important resource that affects the willpower of ordinary people and their willingness to collaborate in taking responsibility for the life of their country and resisting evil, develops and lives in Ukraine. I was struck with how instrumental and full is the resultative picture I am living in.’

– Mihail Krikunov, Kyiv Business School, Ukraine