Jacinda Ardern gives the world a lesson in humility
Her leadership stood in such stark contrast to many of her boorish male counterparts, and represented a different kind of politics.
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JACINDA Ardern announced her decision to step down as New Zealand Prime Minister showing her characteristic modesty.
“I have given my absolute all to being prime minister but it has also taken a lot out of me,” she said on Thursday (Jan 19). “You cannot and should not do the job unless you have a full tank, plus a bit in reserve for those unplanned and unexpected challenges that inevitably come along.”
Here was a highly regarded — at home and on the world stage — and astute female politician vacating the top job on her own terms. The move was greeted with universal shock.
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