The prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, has persuaded scores of people beyond the shores of the island nation that she is competent, progressive and open.
Time and time again she has proven she is up to the challenges that leaders are facing at the moment. And what’s admirable is the skill and slickness with which she does it.
Her personality comes across as authentic and genuine, not like it is a creation of a large media team. (e.g. like Tony Blair or Hilary Clinton). As a leader, she really does have…