The Daily Stoic

Journalist Kati Marton on Angela Merkel’s Remarkable Stoicism

Mar 26, 2022
Kati Marton, an acclaimed journalist and author, discusses her new book about Angela Merkel, revealing the chancellor's remarkable stoicism and leadership style. She highlights Merkel's calm demeanor in crises, contrasting it with male leaders. The conversation explores Merkel's strategic interactions with figures like Putin and Trump, her resilience in a male-dominated political scene, and her moral integrity in governance. Marton provides insights into how Merkel embodies Stoic principles, making her a unique study in effective leadership.
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ANECDOTE

Merkel's Mantra

  • Kati Marton snuck into Angela Merkel's office and saw a plexiglass cube on her desk.
  • It said, "In calm, there is strength," reflecting Merkel's superpower of maintaining composure.
INSIGHT

The Power of Non-Reaction

  • Not being easily provoked is an underrated leadership skill.
  • People constantly try to provoke leaders, so maintaining composure is crucial at high levels of power.
INSIGHT

Counter-Programming

  • Angela Merkel's stoicism may stem partly from countering stereotypes about women being emotional.
  • As a female leader in a male-dominated field, she had to overcome biases.
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