This book explores what can be learned from criminal organizations on four continents based on comparisons of their historical and cultural origins; chosen governance and power structures; and business models. It discusses how these contexts determined their applications of the principles and practice of effective, but amoral leadership; and whether these lessons can be ap This book explores what can be learned from criminal organizations on four continents based on comparisons of their historical and cultural origins; chosen governance and power structures; and business models. It discusses how these contexts determined their applications of the principles and practice of effective, but amoral leadership; and whether these lessons can be applied to legitimate business enterprises.