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Stacey Abrams on Leveling up and Serving the Common Good

The Daily Stoic

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Stoicism and Leadership: Navigating Emotions in Politics

This chapter explores the career of a prominent figure balancing business, politics, and advocacy, focusing on her groundbreaking work in voting rights and emotional expression in leadership. It examines the role of stoicism in understanding public perceptions of emotional responses, particularly for women of color, and critiques common misunderstandings of philosophical concepts like stoicism and epicureanism. Through insights and anecdotes, the chapter highlights the importance of precise language in political discourse and the relevance of stoic principles in societal engagement.

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