Here at One Daily Nugget, we like to occasionally feature in-depth profiles of successful and influential individuals, so we can learn what drove their various achievements.

In today’s nugget, published by The New Yorker, George Packer profiles Angela Merkel, the first female chancellor of Germany, known for her pragmatic leadership, steady governance, and major role in shaping European politics during her long tenure in office.

(Note that Packer’s profile dates back to 2014. She kept serving as chancellor for another seven years.)