It's an important skill to have. Just ask Jamie Jones Miller. She was a
college athlete, then worked as a lobbyist before a career on Capitol
Hill, where she rose to become a chief of staff. Now, as the top
lobbyist for the Defense Department, she has to walk a fine line — being
strong and forceful but also empathetic and congenial.

It's an important skill to have. Just ask Jamie Jones Miller. She was a college athlete, then worked as a lobbyist before a career on Capitol Hill, where she rose to become a chief of staff. Now, as the top lobbyist for the Defense Department, she has to walk a fine line — being strong and forceful but also empathetic and congenial.