Jacinda Ardern

Jacinda Ardern is a New Zealand politician who served as the country's 40th Prime Minister from 2017 to 2023. During her tenure, she gained international recognition for her empathetic leadership style, particularly in response to the Christchurch mosque shootings and the COVID-19 pandemic. At 37, she became one of the youngest female heads of government worldwide and the world's second elected leader to give birth while in office. Known for her progressive policies and compassionate approach to governance, Ardern's leadership philosophy is explored in her book "A Different Kind of Power," which examines alternative models of political leadership centered on empathy and collaboration.