Why Heart-Driven Leadership Changes Everything with VaynerX's Claude Silver
Release Date: 10/29/2025
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In this engaging conversation, Mike Mooney and Claude Silver explore the transformative power of leadership rooted in love, accountability, and authenticity. Claude shares her journey as the Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, emphasizing the importance of creating a culture of psychological safety and empowering individuals to take ownership of their energy and actions. They discuss the significance of feedback as a tool for connection rather than correction, and the necessity of embracing vulnerability in leadership. Claude also highlights her upcoming book, 'Be Yourself at Work,' which aims to...
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info_outlineIn this engaging conversation, Mike Mooney and Claude Silver explore the transformative power of leadership rooted in love, accountability, and authenticity. Claude shares her journey as the Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, emphasizing the importance of creating a culture of psychological safety and empowering individuals to take ownership of their energy and actions. They discuss the significance of feedback as a tool for connection rather than correction, and the necessity of embracing vulnerability in leadership. Claude also highlights her upcoming book, 'Be Yourself at Work,' which aims to inspire individuals to bring their authentic selves to the workplace.
Takeaways:
-Embrace a culture of accountability in the workplace.
-Energy management is more effective than time prioritization.
-Feedback should focus on connection, not correction.
-Leaders must create psychological safety for their teams.
-Authenticity is more important than fitting in.
-Leadership is a choice and requires intentionality.
-Vulnerability in leadership fosters trust and openness.
-Everyone is responsible for shaping workplace culture.
-Self-awareness is key to effective leadership.
-Love is a powerful principle in leadership.