How can authenticity be your superpower? In this episode of Women Leaders on the Move, Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX and bestselling author of'Be Yourself at Work, joins Natalie Benamou for a conversation about authenticity, kindness, and what it means to lead without shrinking. Claude shares how leaders can create space for people to feel seen and how small acts of kindness can have a ripple impact.
Take a listen to this personal discussion of discovery and what led Claude to write her national bestseller. If you want to experience joy and purpose in your work, this is for you.
Key Insights
- Authenticity opens doors for others. Claude shares that when we stop shrinking and begin showing more of who we are, we create space for other people to do the same.
- Kindness is a leadership skill.
Kindness is part of how we build trust, deepen connection, and leave people better than we found them. - You are the CEO of you.
Leadership does not only come from the top. We each have agency in how we show up, how we lead, and how we create impact.
A Message of Gratitude
We are grateful to have the opportunity to speak with Claude Silver. Special thanks to Michelle Pecak, HerCsuite® member, for introducing us!
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Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you!
About Claude Silver
Claude Silver, the world’s first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, believes that showing up with heart and humanity is the key to unlocking greatness in people. As a leader, she sees it as her job to infuse empathy into every aspect of the organization. As a speaker, author, podcaster, industry trendsetter, and LinkedIn influencer, she’s now inspiring other leaders to do the same.
Claude has proven time and time again that empathy fuels growth. With her as Chief Heart Officer, VaynerX has grown from 400 people to a global team of 2,000+ with offices in 11 countries. Claude also helped lead VaynerMedia—Vayner’s foundational company—to be named the Breakthrough Media Agency of 2022 by Adweek.
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About Natalie Benamou
Natalie Benamou is the Founder of HerCsuite® and Board President and CEO of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit improving women’s health outcomes by bridging the care communication gap. Natalie is a speaker and bestselling author. Learn more about Natalie Benamou Speaking here.
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