Post by Ann Cooper-Smith

Leadership in Politics & Business Last Friday Todd Muller ousted Simon Bridges as leader of the National Party with 4 months to run until the 2020 September election. On 1st August 2017 Jacinda Ardern replaced Andrew Little to became leader of the Labour Party, and in October 2017 she became NZ’s youngest prime minister in 150 years. The similarities are striking – both Labour under Andrew Little, and National under Simon Bridges, were dramatically losing support in the polls leading up to each election. Why? Both are talented and very intelligent individuals, but for whatever reason (real or not) they appeared to lack necessary “leadership” skills – charisma, authenticity, the ability to connect, and inspire trust. Some call it the “X” factor. Click here to read more: https://zcu.io/yffI