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Networking Unleashed: S1E43 An Interview with Shermin Kruse and Michael A Forman, Public Speaker
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Shermin Kruse
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Please share a brief Bio to be read on the podcast.
Shermin Kruse is an award-winning idea curator, global change-maker, complex-system negotiator, international business lawyer, speaker, and storyteller. Shermin has nearly two decades of experience working in competitive strategy and game theory applications, corporate and community advocacy, brand protection and augmentation, as well as dispute resolution for individuals, public-company boards of directors, international corporations, and Fortune 500 Companies. Shermin also has a decade of parallel experience producing thought-leadership events, including TEDx conferences and a network of salon series. As a professor, she teaches Negotiating with Tactical Empathy, Global Transactions, Cross-Border Deals, and Leadership at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Shermin is a mother of four, living in the heart of Chicago. Her personal journey from the war-torn streets of her native Tehran to the elite corporate boardrooms of the world informs her deep commitment to fostering empathy, control, justice, and global understanding.
What are 2-3 things you would love to talk about?
1. Stoic Empathy: The Power of Balancing Strength and Compassion – How the fusion of Stoicism and empathy creates resilient, high-impact leaders and transforms personal and professional relationships. (Tied to my upcoming book "Stoic Empathy")
2. The Art of Tactical Empathy in Negotiation and Leadership – How understanding and influencing human behavior through empathy can drive better decision-making, conflict resolution, and organizational success. (Tied to my work in corporate leadership and negotiations)
3. Curating and Producing Transformative Ideas – Insights from behind the scenes of TEDx and other major speaking platforms, including how to craft talks that change minds and drive action. (Tied to my TEDx work)
What are 2-3 things you would like to gain as a result of being on this podcast?
1. Introduce More People to Stoic Empathy – I want listeners to walk away with a fresh perspective on how balancing Stoicism and empathy can transform their leadership, relationships, and personal growth. Ideally, this leads them to engage with my work, whether through my book, talks, or coaching.
2. Engage with a Thoughtful Audience – I love conversations that challenge perspectives and deepen understanding. I hope to connect with listeners who are curious, open-minded, and eager to explore nuanced ideas about leadership, negotiation, and influence.
3. Expand My Network of Collaborators and Thinkers – Whether it’s authors, executives, podcasters, or fellow idea curators, I’m always looking for meaningful connections. If this conversation sparks partnerships, speaking opportunities, or cross-collaborations, that would be an ideal outcome.
Any website you wish to share with the audience?
Any social media links you wish to share with the audience?
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shermin-kruse/