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A Different Kind of Power

The internationally bestselling memoir

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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? Best of 2025 Politicians Politics & Activism Heartfelt Thought-Provoking Inspiring Memoir Leadership
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Authentic. Vulnerable. Kind. When sometimes the bravest thing to do is to stop. Shining light in all the right places.

A beacon of hope for a different kind of future

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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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Thank you Jacinda for all your hard work, your compassion, and kindness. I wish there were more politicians like you.

An amazing book by an incredible woman

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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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