What is impressive about Justin Trudeau? Politics represents vision as well as process. Image, after all, is defined as what one is rather than what one wishes others to think of oneself. Vision drives public policy. Justin Trudeau interests us owing to his vision, value system, guiding behavioral standards and grand ideas (including his ideas defining the people of Canada and molding their identity, and his desire to share ideas with the public, which will fuel reform to serve citizens’ interest). Citizens desire to, and must, know whether Trudeau is sincere and committed or whether his words are mere empty musings (McDonald 2013).

Trudeau must delineate the direction he desires citizens to follow, akin to his father while suggesting the simple yet wonderful idea of Just Society. Just Society instilled a sense of identity among the people, making them proud of themselves as Canadians, and ensuring honesty and fairness. The goal was making the nation more just for all and ensuring citizens were respected equally. The success of Trudeau Sr.’s Just Society lay in its value of multiculturalism, regard for minority groups and the readiness to have faith in strangers and be tolerant in the face of differences; all these values formed the crux of Canada’s migrant policy. Even prior to Just Society, the justice minister was working towards fairness by decriminalizing homosexuality, and bringing reform to divorce and abortion policies in the country, asserting that what happened in bedrooms was not the government’s business. Justin Trudeau has forged kinship with his countrymen by making statements like, “This is who I am” and “This is who we are” (McDonald 2013).

BUILD A BRILLIANT TEAM

Prior to his electoral victory, Trudeau, together with his advisory team, gave emphasis to developing the most ideal team possible, by hiring people from a diverse range of professional and personal expertise, representing the continuum of Canadian religious and cultural diversity. According to Trudeau, he emerged victorious owing to his extraordinary team and the challenges he set them in order for coming up with real solutions. This strategy continues to be employed by him to this day (Seth 2016).

OPEN UP AND SUSTAIN REAL CONVERSATIONS

Criticizers and reviewers alike are surprised with Trudeau’s willingness to interact with and pay heed to the opinions of those opposed to him (Seth 2016).

According to Cameron Fowler, who has more than a third of the workforce of BMO (Bank of Montreal) Financial Group under his wing owing to his post as the group’s commercial and personal banking head in Canada, Trudeau is transforming the government-public bond, by establishing an insightful standard of sincere, open discourse. The basis is that one can strengthen one’s position by incorporating more individuals and engaging them in discourse.

Furthermore, for maintaining productivity and efficacy, discussions must proceed through the following steps: listen; engage; and finally, decide.

REWRITING THE LEADERSHIP RESUME

Prior to entering the political realm, Trudeau served in numerous (unconventional) roles including actor, educator, nightclub bouncer, snowboard trainer, and non-profit head. Trudeau was thus scorned at, at first, mostly owing to Pierre Trudeau, his father, being a highly popular prime minister who was at the forefront of Canadian politics as early as late-60s and continued until the mid-1980s. Severe favoritism charges have been made and still persist. However, as regards his career, Trudeau has more supporters than opponents and his varied experience is largely considered an asset (Seth 2016).

KPMG Canada’s disruptive change specialist, Rana Sarkar, claims Trudeau has effectively disturbed the appearance of good leadership. Trudeau’s abilities developed in his roles as third-sector head and educator contribute principally to his capability of inspiring and reacting agilely. An effective head and educator can analyze various ideas, interpret scenarios, personalities and drives, and give effective real-time responses, which is a...

A large number of individuals believed this was totally uncharacteristic of the confident, approachable prime minister. However, over thirty days later, Trudeau displayed his highest ever approval ratings. Clearly, the extensively widely publicized and criticized incident didn’t adversely affect Trudeau’s reputation (Seth 2016).
The inability of the abovementioned incident to tarnish Trudeau’s repute was mainly because of his equally extensively-discussed succession of apologies which were prompt, earnest and without qualification. Leaders need not be perfect. Rather, being vulnerable is more effective. McCarthy Tetrault’s litigation associate, Awi Sinha remarked that Trudeau erred and all leaders are known to do so before. The only difference between him and others is that he took the blame and made a clear, prompt apology. This marked an earnest, reasonable response to erring. Being unlike anything expected of leaders, this step on his part was definitely refreshing.

HAVE A REAL LIFE

Lately, when visiting Japan, Trudeau took a ‘wedding anniversary celebration’ leave – another unconventional decision.

The prime minister has made a special effort at emphasizing and incorporating personal relations into his way of leading. Trudeau has gone further than the traditional photo opportunity, demonstrating the significance of his personal roles as father, son, husband, and friend to his values and efficacy. The above strategy has been transforming his team’s functioning as well, with Catherine McKenna, environment minister, claiming she needs uninterrupted family time between 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. for continually giving her professional best (Seth 2016).

In simple words, a leader must maintain flexibility and portray sensitivity to career-life matters. Policymakers need to advocate for key reform such as paid parent leaves, a concept that is yet to be enacted across America. Further, for the moment, leaders must cultivate workplace atmospheres reflecting such values. Team members need to be allowed to operate in a manner which works well for them for as long as they continue with the team (Seth 2016).

What is the source of these qualities?

Rather than informing citizens of the nation of what they ought to be concerned, Trudeau has adopted a modern political approach. He has presented grand ideas in certain areas (e.g., education and economics) and subsequently launched a discussion and actually incorporated citizens’ ideas, marking a landmark change in the nation’s politics. The prime minister experienced a more humble formation as compared to Pierre Trudeau. Anyhow, in the present day, matching a fully self-liberated Quebec’s mental ferment is not possible. Trudeau Jr. was enrolled in McGill, served as teacher at a British Columbian private school, and earned an environmental geography degree. His marvelous grassroots abilities emerged full-scale in the year 2008, with his aggressively canvassed-for parliamentary position. This was an achievement unachievable for Trudeau Sr., who was conveniently handed his parliamentary post (McDonald 2013). Firstly, Justin Trudeau emerged victorious in an aggressive Liberal nomination, followed by earning victory over a popular Papineau Bloc incumbent; (a point to note is that in this blue-collar domain, the Trudeau name was actually to his disadvantage). Furthermore, in the year 2011, after the Liberals’ decrease to only 7 Quebec posts, Trudeau persevered in the party’s embarrassing, conspicuous failure. Certain critics claim Trudeau’s outstanding political insight was owing to his maternal relatives. According to an organizer, Trudeau’s grandfather’s abilities (diligent field work, leadership skills, organizing and winning) can be seen reflected explicitly in his Papineau activities. The current prime minister is, in all…