Stoic Empathy: Leadership Insights with Shermin Kruse

Join Elena Apalkova and Shermin Kruse as they explore Shermin's journey from Iran to leadership. They discuss stoic empathy's role in leadership, focusing on empathy and emotional control. Learn self-leadership essentials for business owners and how to integrate compassion into practices. Shermin offers insights on applying stoic principles to modern leadership, providing practical advice for overcoming challenges. Discover how to cultivate a leader's vision, team unity, and personalize team motivation. The episode wraps up with stoic philosophy's impact on leadership and an invite to a bourbon lounge event. (0:00) Introduction of Shermin Kruse and her journey from Iran to leadership (3:31) Exploring stoic empathy and its role in leadership (7:08) The cognitive skill of empathy and emotional control (13:10) Self-leadership essentials for business owners (18:22) Delving into compassion in business practices (22:27) Applying stoic principles to modern leadership (25:01) Practical advice for overcoming business challenges (29:14) Cultivating a leader's vision and team unity (31:01) Personalizing motivation for team members (31:45) Stoic philosophy's impact on leadership (32:05) Sponsor: Shermin Kruse's book "Stoic Empathy" (32:22) Closing remarks and future collaboration teasers (32:48) Exclusive invitation to a bourbon lounge event (33:00) Final goodbyes