Your authenticity isn't unprofessional —it's your superpower.
If you wonder if work could be different, easier, and more rewarding, here is a powerful roadmap for embracing your most authentic and successful self at work.
"This is a bold and necessary guide for anyone trying to navigate the workplace without losing themselves in the process."
-Gary Vaynerchuk
The Groundbreaking Power of Showing Up, Standing Out, and Leading from the Heart
WHY BEING YOURSELF AT WORK MATTERS
Because…
You stop hiding
You show up as you are
You lead the way you’re meant to
In a world where tech is faster than any team, your power is your humanity. When you drop the performance act and show up as your real self, you unlock energy instead of leaking it. Trust grows. Connection gets real. You operate at your highest level. And that’s how you build teams that don’t just hit goals—they stay energized, win together, and keep winning.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Finally—real talk about being yourself at work.
Not just on the good days, but the messy ones.
When you’re confident and when you’re cracked open.
When you need clarity, not clichés.
Claude Silver, the world’s first Chief Heart Officer and the #2 executive at VaynerX, brings hard-earned wisdom from the real world—not the whiteboard. Each chapter cuts straight to the human challenges we face at work and how to move through them.
No theory. No fluff. Just stories, examples, and practical guidance—whether you’re leading a team, reshaping culture, navigating conflict, or trying to grow without losing yourself.
Discover essential concepts and practices.
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The 3 emotional pillars of showing up
The roles of emotional optimism, emotional bravery, and emotional efficiency.
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Why belonging is a verb
How to actively seek it out, create it for yourself, and spread it to others.
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The "7 Rules for Team Citizenship"
A guiding framework for showing up with others.
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How to run on calm
Understanding that calm is not the absence of pressure but the mastery of it.
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Navigating the edges of leadership
What to do when times are hardest-and others need you the most.
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Tapping your unique leadership mojo
When you light a fire in yourself, you ignite a fire in those around you.
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From Gary Vaynerchuk…
"Claude is one of the most impactful and inspiring executives I've had the privilege to work with in my career. Be Yourself at Work is a bold and necessary guide for anyone trying to navigate the workplace without losing themselves in the process. Because I've seen firsthand how being yourself at work isn't just good for people—it's good for business."
— from the Foreword by Gary Vaynerchuk, Chairman and CEO of VaynerX
Our messiness that is, our humanity isn’t a flaw it’s the new currency of success.
Leaders Love Be Yourself at Work
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“Claude’s book helps us see the map drawn by our heart is not only the essential one, but the one that leads us to our highest and best purpose – both at work and in our lives. This book is a gift. Read it and cherish every page. Then make your heart print.”
– Poppy Harlow, Founder & CEO Day 2 Media, former CNN Anchor
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What Claude Silver offers in Be Yourself at Work is both grounded and game-changing: emotional safety isn’t fluff—it’s the foundation. Belonging isn’t optional—it’s why people stay. If you care about people, if you care about impact, read this book.
- Jillian Turecki, New York Times bestselling author of IT BEGINS WITH YOU
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In Be Yourself at Work, Claude Silver offers a powerful roadmap for building workplaces rooted in hospitality, where people feel seen, valued, and loved- not in spite of who they are, but because of it. It’s a must-read for anyone who wants to lead with more heart, more humanity, and more intention.
-Will Guidara, Author of Unreasonable Hospitality
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“In Be Yourself at Work, Claude Silver invites us to lead with heart and show up authentically—no matter our title or role. Combining research findings, personal stories, and practical tools, she reminds us that emotional intelligence and genuine connection aren’t just nice-to-haves—they’re essential for thriving at work and in life.”
-Tal Ben-Shahar, Founder, Happiness Studies Academy
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“Be Yourself at Work is a timely and vital reminder that humanity isn’t a soft skill—it’s a superpower. Claude Silver shows that when leaders bring their whole selves to the table, they don’t just build better teams—they build trust, culture, and lasting impact. A must-read for rising leaders, HR pros, entrepreneurs, and CEOs alike.”
-Farnoosh Torabi, bestselling author and Webby-winning host of So Money
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“Every person who envisions being the best they can be in their work life MUST read this book. It will become the Bible for the top players around the world. It is the framework for bringing out the greatness inside all of us!!!”
-Ann Rhoades, PRES Peopleink and former EVP, JetBlue and Southwest Airlines
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The way we lead impacts the way people live. Business can be a powerful force for good in the world if we had leaders with the skills and courage to care for those they have the privilege to lead. In Be Yourself at Work, Claude Silver shares a similar vision where wisdom, inspiration, and a path to caring leadership brings dignity to everyone in the organization. She shows how empathy, honesty, and human connection aren’t soft skills—they’re the foundation of building cultures where everybody knows who they are and what they do matters.
- Bob Chapman, author of Everybody Matters and Chairman and CEO, Barry-Wehmiller
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Authenticity, empathy, and compassion aren't "soft skills." They're essential human skills that are needed now more than ever. Be Yourself at Work is a compassionate call to return to what makes us human. Claude Silver offers a deeply wise and immediately practical guide for restoring authenticity, fostering genuine connection, and fulfilling our universal need to matter at work.
- Zach Mercurio, Ph.D., author of The Power of Mattering
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“Culture is not a perk—it’s the core of profitability. In today’s fast-paced world, the greatest differentiator isn’t just technology or strategy—it’s emotional intelligence. Claude Silver gets it. In Be Yourself at Work, she delivers a powerful blueprint for building organizations where people feel safe, seen, and supported. When people are empowered to show up as their authentic selves, retention soars, innovation thrives, and performance becomes sustainable. This book is a must-read for any leader committed to building a connected culture that scales.”
-David Meltzer
About Claude
Claude Silver is on a mission to revolutionize workplace culture, leadership, and talent. She is the world's first Chief Heart Officer and an 11-year veteran of VaynerX, where she partners with CEO Gary Vaynerchuk to drive the company's success. Claude's entire approach to work is the outgrowth of her decades of experience building high-performing teams, coaching leaders, and turning emotional intelligence into individual and team intelligence.
Claude began her grown-up life as a self-proclaimed “late bloomer,” where she searched for a sense of purpose on a 93-day Outward Bound Leadership trek. She co-founded (and later sold) an outdoor adventure and surfing school, and rose to prominence in corporate advertising as a creative brand strategist.
An award-winning leader, renowned global speaker, TEDx speaker, and a widely loved and influential voice on LinkedIn, Claude has been interviewed on numerous podcasts and featured in The New York Times, Fast Company, and The Wall Street Journal.
