Bend the Knee or Seize the Throne: Leadership Lessons from the Seven Kingdoms

Bend the Knee or Seize the Throne analyzes characters and scenarios from the Game of Thrones series to demonstrate and deconstruct different examples of leadership and leader behavior. It explores power, abuse, ethics, motivation, justice, and cultural awareness, appealing to practitioners and fans of the series.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 12 June 2023
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

Exploring the Extensive World of HBO's Game of Thrones Series: Unveiling Leadership Theories Supported by Scholarly Research

Bend the Knee or Seize the Throne delves into the intricate tapestry of the Game of Thrones series, meticulously analyzing characters and scenarios to showcase and dissect diverse examples of leadership and leader behavior. The expansive fantasy world crafted by George R. R. Martin serves as a captivating backdrop for engaging discussions on various forms of leadership, encompassing authoritarian, servant, transactional, and charismatic styles. Moreover, the series explores the intricate dynamics of power and influence, raising profound questions about how power is wielded and abused. An in-depth examination of ethics, motivation, justice, and cultural awareness intertwines to provide a comprehensive exploration of the manifestations of leadership across the Seven Kingdoms. This captivating and accessible exploration of leadership theories appeals to a wide range of readers, from students and aspiring leaders to experienced leaders, managers, consultants, and educators. By bridging the gap between academic theories of leadership and familiar characters and situations from a pop-culture phenomenon, Nathan Tong and Michael J. Urick offer a unique perspective that resonates with both practitioners and fans of Game of Thrones.

Weight: 184g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802626506