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A Different Kind of Power

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A Different Kind of Power

By: Jacinda Ardern
Narrated by: Jacinda Ardern
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 Audiobook narrated by Jacinda Ardern.

What if we could redefine leadership? What if kindness came first? Jacinda Ardern grew up the daughter of a police officer in small-town New Zealand, but as the 40th Prime Minister of her country, she commanded global respect for her empathetic leadership that put people first. This is the remarkable story of how a Mormon girl plagued by self-doubt made political history and changed our assumptions of what a global leader can be.

When Jacinda Ardern became Prime Minister at age thirty-seven, the world took notice. But it was her compassionate yet powerful response to the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks, resulting in swift and sweeping gun control laws, that demonstrated her remarkable leadership. She guided her country through unprecedented challenges-a volcanic eruption, a major biosecurity incursion, and a global pandemic-while advancing visionary new polices to address climate change, reduce child poverty, and secure historic international trade deals. She did all this while juggling first-time motherhood in the public eye.

Ardern exemplifies a new kind of leadership-proving that leaders can be caring, empathetic, and effective. She has become a global icon, and now she is ready to share her story, from the struggles to the surprises, including for the first time the full details of her decision to step down during her sixth year as Prime Minister.

Through her personal experiences and reflections, Jacinda is a model for anyone who has ever doubted themselves, or has aspired to lead with compassion, conviction, and courage. A Different Kind of Power is more than a political memoir; it's an insight into how it feels to lead, ultimately asking: What if you, too, are capable of more than you ever imagined?©2025 Jacinda Ardern (P)2025 Penguin Random House New Zealand Audio Politicians Politics & Activism Heartfelt Inspiring Thought-Provoking
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I listened as fast as I could, sneaking an earbud in at work when I definitely should not have been. I loved this book. I was already a big fan but I’m even more so now. Thank you for writing this and for being you Jacinda. You did an incredible job as PM and at writing your book

Could not put it down

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A great insight into Jacinda Arden that is very easy to red/listen to. She didn’t go too deep but gave enough to understand her tenacity, passion and kindness. I really enjoyed this read and I now I really like her too. Her leadership was phenomenal and I hope this inspires other young leaders and older, to take her view on. The world would be a better kinder place.

Kindness written well

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I hope all want to be politicians and current politicians worldwide take the time to digest this wonderful piece of work. Thank you.

What a fantastic woman and what a story

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Captivating, generous and honest reflection from NZ former Prime Minister. Couldn’t put it down, finished in a couple of days.

Bloody brilliant

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Excellent story revealing what is most senses is an ordinary life that could be any of us. The distinguishing characteristic is the leadership skill in its truest sense. One who others choose to follow is a true leader.

True leadership

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Loved the beautiful flow of the book, the kindness, the way JA motivates the reader. She is so real.

Very real

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A different politician with human kindness. An interesting insight into how a modest and nervous speaker overcame her fear and rose to be prime minister. It was an absorbing listen, not politically heavy but one of a real desire to help and protect her country.
Thoroughly recommended.

Fascinating

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Really great to hear this story from Jacinda's perspective. I chose to listen to this after hearing criticizism of the Labour Party's decisions through those years.

Well written, genuine, from the heart. Helps people like me understood what it means to be prime minister and face up to so many tough decisions & opposition. Jacinda clearly cares for the nation and stood up for what she believed was right every day she was in office. Her leadership did us all a lot of good.

Reason for not 5 stars: it would have been been even better if the book covered more reflection on the negative kickback from people to the hard line taken by Labour around vaccinations, lockdowns etc. I'm sure there are lessons to be learned there.

helped me understand, mostly

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As prime minister she faced more events than I think, any other PM and she did it with class and kindness. She is an inspiration to all! Thank you from a kiwi who will always be grateful for what you did for us.

The kindest Prime Minister in history

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Brilliant story about the Prime Minister' J.Adern's LIFE! What makes a leader? How her views changed on life.How people affected her life and visa versa. Throughout her journey, she remains humane ,constantly reminding us that kindness goes
a long way...

KINDNESS

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