256: Punk Rock HR Presents Corporate Drinker - Corporate Culture and Drinking with Claude Silver
Release Date: 08/14/2023
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info_outlineEver wondered how to transform workplace dynamics with a heart-centered approach and a dash of courage?
Join us as we reveal these secrets with Claude Silver, the Chief Heart Officer at Vayner X. Claude takes us on a compelling journey, sharing stories from her early days in advertising, where she defied the norms and chose not to participate in strip club-related client meetings. Her reminiscences underscore the essence of authenticity and the richness each of us contributes to our professional spaces.
Focusing on the complex landscape of the corporate world, we grapple with striking the right balance between an inclusive atmosphere and promoting self-leadership. This discussion probes corporate responsibilities towards those who choose not to drink and organizations' pivotal role in setting boundaries while fostering teamwork. We also delve into the power of emotional resilience and adopting a heart-centric approach to resolve issues in the workplace.
In our conclusion, we muse on the art of achieving success without compromising personal boundaries. Claude and Laurie reflect on finding tranquility and taking time to recharge amidst a bustling lifestyle. We underscore the importance of patience and understanding that success takes time. Summing up, we stress the significance of expressing gratitude, nurturing robust relationships, and the invaluable role of having a dependable support system.
Listen in, and enrich yourself with a wealth of wisdom about cultivating a balanced and fulfilling career.
In this episode, you will hear:
- Claude’s reflections on the early days in advertising, where strip clubs were the norm for client meetings, and how she chose a different path
- The balance of fostering an inclusive environment and self-leadership in the corporate world and considering everyone's experiences, especially those who choose sobriety
- Corporate responsibility and a heart-centered approach to problem-solving, along with maintaining boundaries and promoting emotional resilience
- The necessity of setting personal boundaries while striving for success, finding solace, and recharging amidst a busy lifestyle
- The role of patience and understanding that success takes time and is not an overnight feat
- The need to balance between socializing and forming authentic connections, along with gratitude, nourishing relationships, and a supportive network
- Claude's experiences at a super conference promoting empathy, kindness, patience, success, and ambition
Resources from this Episode
Claude Silver’s website: www.claudesilver.com
Connect with Claude on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/casilver
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