the conversationRob Jetten (33) went from ‘Robot Jetten’ to sovereign D66 leader over the past two years, without glasses but with profile. As number 2 on the D66 electoral list, he steps aside for Sigrid Kaag.
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What does it say about the character of the political leader of D66 that he avoided the battle for the top spot?
“To be honest, I think it’s a form of leadership that you step aside if you think someone else is better. I notice that everyone in The Hague finds that special. That actually mainly says how important egos are here. ”
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You can call it noble and modest, also: calculating. Now you can last for years without losing face. And who knows what the future will bring.
“I can put my role and status into perspective. And I see myself as a team player. I just don’t have much with elbows to play the front part. Apart from that, I seriously asked myself the question: do I want this already? Am I ready for the party leader at all? It all happened so quickly. Four years ago I was still on the Nijmegen city council. ”
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Quote I can do this. I can lead a fraction, set a course, forge a team, achieve results
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