AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER A powerful timely and inspiring guide for embracing your
most authentic self at work—and why it matters—from the first-ever Chief Heart Officer at
VaynerX. Featuring a foreword by Gary Vaynerchuk In a world obsessed with perfection—and
workplaces wired for efficiency over humanity—Claude Silver offers a new language for the
beautiful mess of being human at work: showing up as your true self. No matter our role
seniority or generation we all want the same things: to feel valued trusted respected and
like we belong. When we stop performing and start being we unlock our capacity to connect
thrive and do our best work. Not only is this shift liberating—it’s the antidote to burnout
an end to the myth of “fitting in ” and a proven path to building bold human-first teams.
Through her experience as the Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX Silver offers a compelling vision
for how authenticity and connection transform leadership ignite innovation and elevate
workplace culture. Silver draws on research and thousands of hours of direct
experience—listening coaching testing team building and speaking—and introduces a new
framework based on three pillars: Emotional Optimism – leading with hope and possibility
Emotional Bravery – having the hard conversations with heart Emotional Efficiency – driving
clarity through compassion and focus Be Yourself at Work provides actionable insights
relatable stories and a practical roadmap to navigate a workplace where the old models are
failing. In an era where technology evolves faster than we can imagine humanity is our
greatest asset. Authentic presence is the currency of the future—a game-changer for individuals
and organizations alike.
