New York Times Bestseller
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
What does leadership look like when kindness comes first? From Christchurch to the pandemic, Jacinda Ardern offers an intimate portrait of governing with empathy. Her message is clear: compassionate leadership isn’t weakness—it’s exactly the strength our world needs now.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
What does leadership look like when kindness comes first? Jacinda Ardern—who became the world’s youngest female head of government at thirty-seven—offers a powerful answer in this deeply personal memoir.
From her small-town New Zealand upbringing as the daughter of a police officer to her groundbreaking tenure as Prime Minister, Ardern’s story challenges everything we thought we knew about political power. Here was a leader who responded to the devastating Christchurch mosque attacks with both swift action and profound compassion, passing sweeping gun control laws while holding space for national grief. A leader who navigated a volcanic eruption, a biosecurity crisis, and a global pandemic—all while nursing her infant daughter in the halls of parliament.
This isn’t your typical political memoir. A Different Kind of Power is an intimate portrait of what it means to lead with empathy in an era of strongman politics. Ardern shares the struggles behind the headlines: the self-doubt, the impossible choices, and for the first time, the full story behind her decision to step down at the height of her influence.
Whether you’ve ever questioned your own capabilities or simply wondered if there’s a better way to lead, Ardern’s journey offers both inspiration and a challenge. Her message is clear: compassionate leadership isn’t weakness—it’s strength. And it might be exactly what our world needs.
Perfect for readers who loved Becoming by Michelle Obama and anyone interested in reimagining what’s possible in leadership.
A Different Kind of Power is a compelling and deeply personal account of leadership in action. Jacinda Ardern's story reminds us that empathy and strength are not mutually exclusive—they are essential partners in creating meaningful change.
Ardern's memoir is a masterclass in compassionate governance. Her willingness to be vulnerable while maintaining strength offers a blueprint for a new kind of leadership that the world desperately needs.
A candid, inspiring memoir from one of the most transformative leaders of our time. Ardern writes with the same grace and authenticity that defined her premiership.
Jacinda Ardern has given us more than a memoir—she's given us a roadmap for leading with both heart and resolve. This book will resonate with anyone who believes that kindness is not incompatible with courage.
| Weight | 1.03 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 6.13 × 0.91 × 9.25 in |
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| Subject | Biographies & Memoirs, Community & Culture, Leaders & Notable People, Memoirs, Military, Politics & Social Sciences, Presidents & Heads Of State, Reference, Sociology, Women |
| Accolade |
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