Cultivating Courage and Unity in a Complex World
with Roshan Danesh and Jody Wilson-Raybould
Hosted by Senator Kim Pate
Fall Festival In Person Streaming Politics Non-Fict
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.
Join us for a conversation on leadership with Indigenous leader and former justice minister of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould, and educator and lawyer Roshan Danesh as we celebrate the launch of their new collaboration, The Inbetween Leader: Cultivating Courage and Unity in a Complex World.
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.
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