What Jacinda Ardern lacks in qualifications for her new role, she “more than makes up for” in self-confidence, says Sky News host James Macpherson.
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The former New Zealand prime minister has found a new job at Harvard University where she will be lecturing on leadership, governance and online extremism. “Many people would dispute that he has any qualifications at all to teach others about leadership or governance but whatever she lacks in qualifications, she more than makes up for in self-confidence,” Mr Macpherson said.
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