Listen "Claude Silver on Emotional Bravery & People-First Culture"
Episode Synopsis
Empathy is no longer a “soft skill”—it’s the competitive advantage every modern leader needs. In this powerful episode, Jason S. Bradshaw interviews Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, to uncover how emotional bravery, self-awareness, and people-first leadership transform team performance and workplace culture.Claude shares the pivotal moments that shaped her leadership journey, how she supports 2,000+ employees globally, and what leaders must do to build trust, belonging, and psychological safety—whether teams are remote, hybrid, or in-office.You’ll learn:✔️ How to lead with empathy in high-pressure environments✔️ Why emotional bravery is the next evolution of emotional intelligence✔️ How to give (and receive) feedback without fear✔️ What people-first culture really looks like in action✔️ The mindset shift that helps leaders retain top talent✔️ How to create belonging across generations and time zones✔️ Why transparency builds faster trust than any dashboard or KPIIf you want to improve your leadership skills, elevate your company culture, and create teams that feel seen and supported—this episode gives you the practical roadmap.🔖 Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Heart-Led Leadership00:35 Meet Claude Silver: Chief Heart Officer01:21 Claude's Journey to Leadership04:31 Emotional Bravery in Leadership08:46 The Role of a Chief Heart Officer16:00 Building a People-First Culture18:34 Emotional Optimism and Leadership21:07 Creating Belonging in a Diverse Workforce27:04 Operational Decisions with Heart28:50 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsTransform the Experience. Transform Your Business.Want more insights on transforming your business? 🚀 🔔🔥 Hit That Subscribe Button NOW!🎯 Share These Game-Changing Tips with Your Network!👍💭 Like and comment —we'd love to hear your thoughts!Follow Jason S Bradshaw:Website: https://jasonsbradshaw.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsbradshaw/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonsbradshawInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonsbradshaw/Twitter/X: https://x.com/jasonsbradshawFollow Claude Silver: Website: https://www.claudesilver.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casilver/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudesilverTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefheartofficer Buy Be Yourself at Work: The Groundbreaking Power of Showing Up, Standing Out, and Leading from the Heart: https://beyourselfbook.com/#Leadership #EmpathyInLeadership #PeopleFirstCulture #EmotionalBravery #HybridWork #EmployeeExperience #WorkplaceCulture #ClaudeSilver #JasonSBradshaw
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