How to Be Yourself at Work: Heart-Centered Leadership with Claude Silver

What if the key to success in business… was heart? In this powerful episode of The Joy of Living Podcast, Barry Shore welcomes Claude Silver—a pioneer in human-centered leadership and the Chief Heart Officer of VaynerX. Her message is simple, yet transformative: “Be yourself at work—it’s a skill, not a slogan.” Together, Barry and Claude explore what it really means to lead with empathy, create psychological safety, and build cultures where people feel seen, valued, and empowered to grow. This conversation goes beyond traditional business thinking and reveals how heart-centered leadership is not only meaningful—but measurable in performance, retention, and long-term success. If you’ve ever felt like you had to hide who you are to succeed, this episode will shift your perspective and open the door to a more authentic, powerful way of living and leading. 💡 “Choice, not chance, determines your destiny.” 🎁 Visit barryshore.com to get your free eBook The Joy of Living 🔹 Key Takeaways Being yourself at work is a learnable skill, not just a slogan Psychological safety unlocks performance and creativity Heart-centered leadership drives real business results Gratitude is a powerful (and underused) leadership tool Emotional armor blocks connection and growth Courage comes from feeling safe enough to be seen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.