For generations, leaders have been encouraged to emulate the lion—dominant, powerful, and individualistic—but Painted Wolves argues that the future of leadership may be collaborative, communal, and distinctly different. Drawing on research and the examples of women heads of state including Jacinda Ardern and Mia Mottley, Kelsey Medeiros identifies six critical skills for effective leadership. The book confronts the double standards women face in reaching senior positions and offers practical strategies for developing and supporting women leaders. Medeiros is a Professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, with more than 50 academic publications on leadership, creativity, and inclusivity and extensive international consulting experience. Painted Wolves offers strong international potential for publishers in leadership, management, business psychology, and women’s professional development.