The Leadership We Need

A New Mindset for a Brighter Future

Maria Brinck

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John Murray Business
20 January 2026

Management: leadership & motivation; Organisational theory & behaviour

'A compelling case for a new, more holistic form of leadership.' Andrew Winson, Thinkers50

The leaders of today cannot be the leaders of tomorrow.

The Leadership We Need offers a bold, urgent blueprint for a new era of leadership - one that's tough enough to protect our future, and wise enough to lead with purpose, not ego. Drawing from over a decade of leadership experience and cutting-edge research, Maria Brinck calls out the dominant, masculine monopoly on leadership that has shaped society for millennia - and how it's failing us in today's poly-crisis reality.

Brinck argues that the hard way is, in fact, the right way: where we collaborate instead of compete, engage people instead of control them, and live alongside nature rather than dominate it.

We need leadership that serves people and planet.

Through powerful examples of collaborative and service-driven leaders - many of them women - and practical tools including a 10-step roadmap and self-assessments, this book provides a positive path forward for leaders in business, government, and society.

The best of humanity is still ahead. Follow this courageous call to action and create a leadership culture that's inclusive, balanced, and capable of shaping a future we can all thrive in.

By: Maria Brinck
Imprint: John Murray Business
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 330mm, Width: 244mm, Spine: 206mm
Weight: 404g
ISBN: 9781399823425
ISBN 10: 1399823426
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 20 January 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Maria Brinck is a leadership consultant, executive coach and the founder of Zynergy International, working with Fortune 500 companies such as: Stryker, ConMed, IBM, Vizient and Brasseler. Her philosophy is centered on the idea that positive values can be learned and this benefits leaders, their colleagues, their organizations, and the planet. Maria is the co-founder of the Highland Institute, an active member of the Initiative for the Development of Africa, a climate change leader and mentor for the Climate Reality Leadership Corps with 45,000 climate leaders worldwide, and the Co-Founder of the CRLC's Business Working Group. Born and raised in Sweden and Algeria, Maria was educated in Sweden, France, and the USA with a focus on International Business. Today she lives with her family in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains.

Reviews for The Leadership We Need: A New Mindset for a Brighter Future

""A compelling case for a new, more holistic form of leadership that draws on the best of human nature. This call for regenerative leadership is sorely needed."" Andrew Winston, Thinkers50 #3, co-author, Net Positive ""The Leadership We Need will transform how you think, lead, and act. If you care about the future of your organization, your people, or our planet, this is the book you cannot afford to miss."" Ingmar Rentzhog, Founder and CEO, WeDon'tHaveTime.org ""A bold, transformational book and a game changer in an age of converging crises."" Hunter Lovins, Co-Founder, Rocky Mountain Institute, President, Natural Capitalism, co-author, Natural Capitalism ""Maria offers a vision that embraces gender and cognitive diversity, moral clarity, and ethical responsibility. A timely and thought-provoking read."" Hadeel Anabtawi, board member, International Leadership Association, Founder, The Alchemist Lab ""Dismantles outdated paradigms and offers a practical roadmap for transforming how we lead in business, government, and society. For every leader seeking to lead not just with power, but with humanity."" Kim Coupounas, Partner, Leaders' Quest ""A powerful and timely invitation to reimagine leadership from the inside out. Brinck shows us why inner development is not optional - it's foundational."" Tomas Björkman,Founder, Ekskäret Foundation, Founding Chair, Inner Development Goals ""Essential reading for fortune 500 CEOs and executives, founders and change-makers who know that business-as-usual is no longer viable. If your organization is ready to lead with purpose, regeneration and evolve with integrity, start here."" Anneli Kansbod, CEO, Bemz ""To come out of the many crises we are currently in will require a different set of values and leadership traits. This is a must-read for everyone engaged in our common future!"" Anders Wijkman, Honorary President, Club of Rome, Board Chairman, Climate KIC