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Dr. Shari Simpson Senior Manager Thought Leadership | Paylocity

Shari Simpson, EdD, is the host of HR Mixtape and a senior thought leadership leader at Paylocity. With over two decades of experience across training, talent, payroll, and employee relations, she brings curiosity, candor, and real-world perspective to every episode. Shari holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation, along with an MBA, MHRM, and SHRM-SCP certification.

Claude Silver Chief Heart Officer | VaynerX

Claude Silver is on a mission to revolutionize leadership, talent, and workplace culture. She is the world's first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX and partners with CEO Gary Vaynerchuk to drive their success. Silver has earned Campaign US's Female Frontier Award and AdWeek's Changing the Game Award and she electrifies audiences at national and international conferences and at organizations, including Meta, Google, US Government agencies, and the US Armed Forces.

Human Resources

Be Yourself at Work: Leading from the Heart without Losing Performance

Empathy is not about being in someone else's shoes; it's about being a passenger in their journey.

Podcast

March 31, 2026

In this episode, Dr. Shari Simpson speaks with Claude Silver about the importance of heart-led leadership in creating a psychologically safe workplace. Listeners will learn how to cultivate trust and empathy among team members, leading to improved performance and collaboration. Claude shares practical insights on how to have difficult conversations while maintaining kindness and clarity, ensuring that employees feel valued and understood.

Listeners will walk away with actionable strategies to enhance their leadership approach and foster a more inclusive work environment.

Key takeaways:

Understand the significance of empathetic leadership in business outcomes.
Learn how to create psychological safety within teams.
Discover effective ways to give and receive feedback.
Recognize the importance of transparent communication in leadership.
Identify strategies to support both high performers and those needing improvement.

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