JOURNAL ARTICLE

Why today's business leaders are turning to a 2,000-year-old philosophy.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lazarus, Lily Mae 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the relevance of Stoicism in modern leadership, particularly in navigating uncertainty and volatility in business environments. Karthik Ramanna, a business professor at Oxford University, emphasizes that Stoic principles—such as self-control, resilience, and rationality—can help leaders make principled decisions amidst chaos. Notable figures like Jack Dorsey and Warren Buffett exemplify this approach, focusing on what can be controlled and maintaining clarity under pressure. Ramanna advocates for proactive crisis management and effective communication systems to anticipate challenges rather than merely react to them. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2025/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:185032909
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