What if the real measure of leadership isn’t your title, revenue, or followers—but how safe people feel to be fully themselves around you? Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia and Gary Vaynerchuk's right hand on all things people and culture, isn’t interested in performative “culture” or polished buzzwords; she’s interested in the messy, human reality of work—belonging, psychological safety, emotional optimism, and what actually happens when leaders care more about people’s hearts than their job titles.

Spending time with Claude feels like getting permission to stop performing and start leading from who you really are—whether you’re a CEO, founder, HR leader, manager, or just someone who refuses to numb out at work. If this hits something in you and you’re ready to bring more heart, honesty, and humanity into your leadership, go deeper with Claude’s book Be Yourself at Work here: ⁠https://www.claudesilver.com/book⁠

00:00 Lead with heart or don’t lead

00:29 Why people matter more than anything

02:10 Survival Camp, discomfort, and waking up to yourself

04:50 Walking away from advertising and choosing people

06:20 Becoming Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia with Gary Vaynerchuk

08:05 Be Yourself (Be a zebra)

10:05 Hiding at work, fear, and judgment

12:15 Psychological safety and speaking your mind

14:20 Belonging, being known, and feeling seen

16:25 Emotional intelligence and emotional fluency

18:30 Leaders as light‑switches, not heroes

20:40 Protecting your people and choosing health over accounts

22:45 Kindness, chance encounters, and the quiet ROI of empathy

25:00 Knowing your own strengths and owning your story

27:10 Legacy, kids, and bringing heart home too

31:00 A simple challenge: reach out, be human today

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What if motivation was never your problem, and the real issue is that your life has no clear system behind it?

Today, I’m sitting down with Jarred Curcio to dig into self‑mastery, and what it really takes to build a life you’re excited to wake up to. We talk about why motivation fades, how to design routines that actually support your goals, and the way Jarred uses intuition, awareness, and honest reflection to lead his clients out of survival mode and into intentional living.

If you feel like you keep “knowing better” but not actually doing better, this one is for you. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clearer picture of why you stay stuck in the same cycles, what it would look like to finally back your vision with aligned action, and a few simple shifts you can start making today to build a life that feels intentional, grounded, and fully yours.

If you’re ready actually build a system that supports the life you want, come spend a day with Jarred in person.

Jarred is hosting The 2026 Focus Lab at Pershing Hall on Sunday, February 1st, where he will walk you through the same reflection, planning, and self‑mastery frameworks he uses with his clients so you leave with a clear, realistic plan for the year.Reserve your spot here: ⁠https://posh.vip/e/the-2026-focus-lab-hosted-by-the-focus-room⁠

Get in touch with Jarred on his social media channels and check out his podcast with his wife, Katelyn:

Jarred’s IG ⁠https://www.instagram.com/marcus_gorillius/⁠

Genius At Work Podcast: ⁠https://jarredcurcio.podbean.com/⁠

00:00 – Why Motivation Isn’t Your Real Problem

03:00 – Self‑Mastery & Life Design

07:00 – Motivation vs Systems: Why You Keep Slipping

12:00 – From Panic Attacks to Radical Self‑Trust

18:00 – Building Routines That Actually Support Your Goals

24:00 – Intuition, Awareness, and Telling Yourself the Truth

30:00 – Getting Out of Survival Mode

36:00 – Community, Environment, and Who You Surround Yourself With

42:00 – Better Isn’t Enough

48:00 – Designing a Life You’re Excited to Wake Up To

54:00 – Simple Shifts You Can Start Today

59:00 – Rami’s Takeaways & Final Question

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What would you do if everything you’d worked for changed overnight, and the only way forward meant letting go of the life you thad before?

Today I’m talking to John Register—Paralympic Silver Medalist, U.S. Army veteran, worldrenowned speaker, and author—to share how he transformed pain and adversity into a global mission. John’s story blows me away: he was training for the Olympics when a devastating accident changed everything, forcing him to amputate his left leg and start over. But instead of giving up, John forged a new path—competing as a Paralympian, winning silver, and creating a movement that has inspired leaders and audiences worldwide.

John breaks down what it means to create a new normal, talks real about overcoming grief and identity loss, and reveals why every challenge is a chance to level up. His perspective on leadership, mindset, and resilience will shift the way you see yourself and your obstacles. If you need a blueprint for facing the unknown, building courage, or making your comeback stronger than your setback, John’s story delivers.

Learn more about John Register, his story, and his work by visiting his website, following him on Instagram, and connecting with him on LinkedIn:

https://johnregister.com
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