The job of political leader is volatile. Those who ultimately determine the fate of your employment — the voters — are a diverse and fickle board of directors, each with  individual sets of issues, opinions, priorities or perceptions. Satisfying everyone is impossible.

There with you then. Here with you now. As a critical part of the community for over 245 years,The Gazette continues to deliver trusted English-language news and coverage on issues that matter. Subscribe now to receive:

There with you then. Here with you now. As a critical part of the community for over 245 years,The Gazette continues to deliver trusted English-language news and coverage on issues that matter. Subscribe now to receive:

There with you then. Here with you now. As a critical part of the community for over 245 years,The Gazette continues to deliver trusted English-language news and coverage on issues that matter. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

In the end, to succeed, you must be able to rally the widest possible consensus. That takes a leader who can unify. Proper tone, presence, sincerity, sense of reassurance and clarity........

© Montreal Gazette