The Inbetween Leader - by Jody Wilson-Raybould & Roshan Danesh (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

From Indigenous leader and former justice minister of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould--and educator and lawyer Roshan Danesh--comes a how-to guide for a new type of leadership.

We live in a time of paradox. At once, it feels like we are pulling together and pulling apart.

In this era of extreme polarization, traditional leadership models rooted in competition and hierarchy are failing to bridge the gap. In The Inbetween Leader, Wilson-Raybould and Danesh offer an alternative--one that fosters interconnectedness, empowers diverse teams, and maintains unity without erasing difference.

Drawing on Indigenous governance traditions and integrative worldviews, and building on discussions in the national bestsellers True Reconciliation and Reconciling History, Wilson-Raybould and Danesh show how leaders in workplaces, communities, and families can create environments where everyone feels valued and engaged. Featuring personal experiences, expert advice, and actionable strategies--and informed by Indigenous wisdom and frontline experience in government and peacebuilding--this is crucial reading for a new generation of leaders.

Review Quotes

"I love this book. In these challenging and confusing times, we all need sources of hope--so pick up The Inbetween Leader and give it a read. Whether you are a leader in your family, community, or workplace, this book is indispensable. This book gives inspiration, tools, and courage to lead in ways that reject the forces trying so hard to pull us apart."
--Rainn Wilson, actor and author of Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution

In a world where political leadership is often equated with polarization and cynicism, The Inbetween Leader restores hope by offering a different vision of power, rooted in Indigenous traditions of communal belonging and social harmony. Instead of seeking solutions in theoretical abstractions or technological fixes, this remarkable book reminds us of the timeless truths contained in ancient wisdom that we have seemingly abandoned in our consumerist culture, where performative politics and superficial spectacles are confused with genuine empathy and meaningful progress. The authors show us with conviction that the source of our well-being lies not in competition, manipulation, and domination, but in consultation, compassion, and a shared humanity.
--Professor Payam Akhavan, Human Rights Chair, Massey College, University of Toronto

"The Inbetween Leader provides a compelling vision of the leadership we need in these tumultuous times: leaders who act with calm, harness creativity, and build strong and resilient partnerships. Tangible and practical, this book helps one to become a better leader by challenging each of us to reflect on ourselves and our worldviews, to have the courage and resilience to stand in uncomfortable spaces, and to act in ways that build new connections and understanding."
--Arlene Dickinson, business leader and proud Canadian

About the Author

The Honourable DR. JODY WILSON-RAYBOULD, PC, OBC, KC, is the former minister of justice and attorney general, a member of We Wai Kai Na-tion, a lawyer, a leader among Canada's Indigenous Peoples, and the author of four bestselling books. She lives in Cape Mudge, BC.

DR. ROSHAN DANESH, KC, is an internationally renowned lawyer and educator who has been on the frontlines of advancing Indigenous rights and reconciliation in Canada, and he has worked around the globe on issues of peace-building and conflict resolution. He has written or co-authored over twenty articles and books. He lives in Nanaimo, BC.