Most leadership books are just men explaining other men to you.
This one’s different.
Part leadership science, part beach read, part group chat about the women leading differently.
I never expected to receive a masterclass in organizational leadership on a South African safari.
But as our eight-seater Toyota Land Cruiser crunched over the sundried Kruger Park brush - it happened.
As symbols of power, lions have often been used as a motivational figure for leaders. But do lions really make the best role models? Or does the painted wolf, with its collaborative and communal approach to life, provide a better example of leadership to follow?
Painted Wolves calls into question our dominant views of leadership by examining the underrepresented story of women leading their countries around the globe. Through these pages, you will:
Challenge your perception of what it means to be an effective leader
Identify 6 critical skills for leading differently and
Develop strategies for supporting and growing the representation of women in leadership.
From stories of the compassion and decisiveness of Jacinda Ardern in New Zealand to the collect approach of Mia Motley in the Caribbean, you’ll learn why we need a new model of leadership and how you can usher in a new era - the era of the painted wolf.
Book Clubbing
Like the clubbing you used to do, but at a reasonable time and where you can actually hear each other talk…
You know the kind of get together where the conversation actually goes somewhere — good company, real talk, the people who just get it. This is that, with a book, the research behind it, and a genuinely heated debate about which wolf everyone is.
You read the book. Now invite the author over.
Join Kels for a conversation-led evening unpacking Painted Wolves — the research, the real talk, and the part where everyone argues about which wolf they are. We'll laugh, we'll go deep, and you'll leave with something actually useful for the way you lead — from work, to organizing Sunday brunch with the girls, to total world domination.
I'll join your existing book club or host a night for friend groups, women's organizations, and corporate teams.
What to expect:
A real, unfiltered conversation about the book and the research behind it
Guided discussion questions that actually go somewhere
A personal reflection moment so you leave with something concrete
Your book club will never be the same.
You're welcome.
Praise for Painted Wolves
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"I absolutely loved this book. The content was extremely relevant and thought provoking. The writing style enabled me to enjoy and absorb the content far more than other books. Highly recommended."
Amazon Review
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"Painted Wolves is the freshest take on leadership that I’ve read in a while. Do yourself a favor and read this book to challenge your thinking on the norms we accept about leadership. Dr. Medeiros has a unique voice and her writing style draws you in immediately. The book is relatable, funny, engaging, and fresh. I can’t wait to read what she writes next."
Amazon Review
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"Brilliant! Dr. Medeiros writes insightfully about lessons from woman leaders during the pandemic, weaving in research and personal anecdotes that make this topic feel approachable. A meaningful and enjoyable read."
Amazon Review