Dictatorships would appear to be on the rise. Russian president Vladimir Putin, US president Donald Trump and even un-elected tech entrepreneur, Elon Musk are ruling by decree like "kings".
Some might naively call these leaders "authentic" for saying and often doing what they believe.
Dr Andrei Lux is a Lecturer in the School of Business and Law.
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