Have you got what it takes to be a government ‘Czar’?
Our vision of a help-wanted ad for a government czar:
Requirements:
- Level-headed, task-driven communicator. Able to interface with a variety of stakeholders. Must be comfortable translating and explaining government action (or inaction) to the public.
- Willing to be a symbol of governmental concern about a specific crisis. Good at making everyone feel better. Willing to appear before the press as required.
- Must be a model of seriousness, calm and control.
- Must be comfortable operating behind the scenes and juggling the demands of multiple high-level, ego-driven officials inside government.
- Comfortable working in a culture of feedback – knows how to take a punch.
- Willingness to sacrifice sleep and home life.
- Proven record working with “big personalities” a must.
- Ability to cut through red tape also a plus.
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