Stoic Empathy offers a bold new path to personal power, leadership, and emotional clarity. In this thought-provoking book, Shermin Nahid Kruse blends the strength of Stoic philosophy with the depth of cognitive empathycreating a practical toolkit for navigating life with purpose and balance.

At first glance, Stoicism and empathy may seem at odds. However, Kruse shows how these two forces, when combined, create a powerful framework for influence and integrity. Using stories from her own extraordinary lifeincluding surviving political unrest in Iran and leading major legal teams in the U.S.she introduces a science-backed approach that is both grounded and transformative.

Unlike emotional empathy, which involves feeling what others feel, cognitive empathy allows you to understand others without losing your own emotional balance. Kruse teaches you how to move between these modes of empathy with intention. Through this lens, she brings Stoic tools like emotional regulation, reason, and perspective-taking into everyday life.

As you read, you'll learn how to:

• Recognize and manage power dynamics in any situation
• Regulate your emotions without shutting them down
• Navigate conflict and defuse tension with clarity
• Lead with confidence, compassion, and self-discipline

Whether you're managing a team, raising a family, mentoring students, or navigating personal relationships, this book will help you do it with clarity and strength.

Kruses unique combination of real-world experience, philosophical insight, and scientific research makes Stoic Empathy a must-read. Its more than a bookits a practical guide for anyone seeking to lead with heart, wisdom, and courage.

Let this book be your roadmap to inner strength and meaningful connection in a complex world.