The Inbetween Leader

From Jody Wilson Raybould, #1 national bestselling author of 'Indian' in the Cabinet, True Reconciliation, and Reconciling History—and co-written with peace educator 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.

The Honourable Dr. Jody Wilson-Raybould, PC, OBC, KC, served as the Independent Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and Associate Minister of National Defence. A member of the We Wai Kai Nation, she is a lawyer, an advocate, a leader among Canada’s Indigenous Peoples, and the author of four bestselling books. She lives in Cape Mudge, British Columbia

Dr. Roshan Danesh, KC, is an internationally renowned lawyer and educator who for over two decades has been on the frontlines of advancing Indigenous rights and reconciliation in Canada. Danesh has also worked around the globe on issues of peacebuilding and conflict resolution. He has written or co-authored over twenty articles and books. He lives in Victoria, British Columbia.