Amazon Bestseller in Democracy, Political Freedom, Radical Thought, and Fascism. It is a sad fact that the world is awash in political tyrants. Ira Chaleff, an expert in political followership and one of the 100 “Best Minds in Leadership,” reveals how political followers can make or “brake” toxic leaders, and what we can do—no matter our level of political influence or where we sit on the political spectrum—to support beneficial leaders and stop the rise of would-be tyrants.

Political tyrants are one of the most destructive forces in the world, perpetrating mass oppression, suffering, war, and genocide. Wherever you are on the political spectrum, you may have growing, even alarming, concerns about the impact of destructive political leaders on your country and those you love. You see these leaders attempt to use the power of media and government to control the citizenry, enrich their cronies, turn ordinary people against each other, and weaken the checks and balances on which democracies depend. At the same time, you may feel despair about your ability to make a difference, or feel unsure of how to take a stand.

Ira Chaleff, with his long and deep exposure to leadership and followership at high levels of government service, and his extensive research into abuses of power, shows us that we, too, have power...maybe more than we think. But it must be used in timely and politically savvy ways. Chaleff unpacks the choices for action available to us depending on our circle of influence in relation to political leaders. He identifies windows of opportunity for interrupting a progression to tyrannical rule. Chaleff offers his listeners a sense of real personal agency in place of feelings of helplessness and anxiety. Building on the success of his award-winning books, "The Courageous Follower" and "Intelligent Disobedience," Chaleff provides a mirror, a map, and guideposts for looking at our ability to create better political leadership for our communities and our nation.