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"When you have trust, sky's the limit. When you have trust, that's when you're gonna build resiliency."
In this episode, Bradley Hamner sits down with Claude Silver, the world's first Chief Heart Officer and the number two executive at VaynerX to Gary Vaynerchuk. Claude shares her unconventional journey from New York to Santa Fe to San Francisco, London, and back to New York, and how these experiences shaped her approach to leadership and human-centered business culture.
As the author of the forthcoming book "Be Yourself at Work: The Groundbreaking Power of Showing Up, Standing Out, and Leading from the Heart," Claude debunks the myth that authenticity is a weakness in the workplace and shares practical insights on building psychologically safe, high-performing teams.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Claude's Origin Story.
- Building Authentic Workplace Culture.
- Leadership and Vulnerability.
- Hiring for Culture Fit.
- Performance and Empathy.
- Remote and Hybrid Work Considerations.
Connect With Claude Silver
Get your copy of Claude's new book, "Be Yourself At Work: The Groundbreaking Power of Showing Up, Standing Out, and Leading from the Heart" at https://beyourselfbook.com/
Email: [email protected]
Website: ClaudeSilver.com
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