# Wendy Sherman on Hard Conversations in Hard Places

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Podcast: [Power & Purpose](https://stenobird.com/podcast/power-purpose-7478847)
Published: 2025-09-22T07:07:51+00:00
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## Resource

Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman reflects on the risks behind diplomacy as she pulls back the curtain on negotiating the Iranian nuclear deal. She shares candid lessons on authenticity, leadership, and how to earn respect without losing compassion. Extra Reading: Not for the Faint of Heart: Lessons in Courage, Power & Persistence by Wendy Sherman Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain. Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy. Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.

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