Claude Silver on the Courage of Being Yourself at Work | EP 682
28 October - 55 minsWhat if the greatest transformation in your career doesn’t come from working harder—but from leading with more heart?
In this week’s episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia, to explore what it really means to be yourself at work—and why authenticity, empathy, and belonging are the most underrated forces in leadership today.
Claude has spent the past decade alongside Gary Vaynerchuk, pioneering a new model of leadership grounded not in authority, but in humanity. Her philosophy is simple yet radical: when people feel seen, valued, and safe to be themselves, everything changes—trust deepens, innovation flourishes, and cul...
Series Episodes
Whose Story Are You Living? How to Take Back the Pen w/ John R. Miles | EP 684
In this week’s episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles explores how culture, work, and media quietly write the scripts we follow — shaping what we value, chase, and believe we deserve.
27 mins
31 October Finished
Nick Thompson on Grit, Growth, and the Miles That Matter | EP 683
Journalist and runner Nick Thompson joins John R. Miles to explore The Running Ground, sharing how running, struggle, and self-mastery shaped his life.
1 hour 7 mins
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The Words That Lead Us: The Power of Language in Leadership w/ John R. Miles EP 681
The difference between good leaders and great ones? Their words. This episode shows how language quietly builds—or breaks—the trust, ethics, and meaning that hold everything together.
27 mins
24 October Finished
Charles Duhigg on Unlock the Secret Language of Connection | EP 680
Charles Duhigg joins John R. Miles on Passion Struck to reveal how extraordinary conversations rebuild connection, trust, and belonging.
47 mins
23 October Finished
Dr. Sunita Sah on How to Stand Firm When It Matters Most | EP 679
Dr. Sunita Sah joins John R. Miles on Passion Struck to reveal how to stand firm, say no with courage, and lead with integrity in a world that pressures us to comply.
58 mins
21 October Finished
