Making Work More Human: The Power of Authentic Leadership

Too many workplaces talk about authenticity but fail to make it feel safe. When people can’t be themselves, trust, innovation, and connection suffer.

Join Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia and author of Be Yourself at Work, Dr. Ken Matos, Director of Market Insights at HiBob, and Craig Forman, Founder of CultureC Consulting, for a conversation on how human-first leadership and modern tools can work together to create cultures of trust, belonging, and performance.

HiBob’s latest research reveals the hidden cost of “covering” — when employees feel they have to hide parts of who they are at work. Combined with Claude’s philosophy of emotional optimism and heart-led leadership, this session explores how organizations can turn insight into action by using data, listening, and technology to make authenticity a lived experience.

You’ll learn:

• What HiBob’s data shows about belonging, safety, and authenticity at work
• How leaders can blend empathy and evidence to strengthen culture
• Practical ways HR and People teams can use tools and feedback loops to support human-first leadership
• How emotional intelligence and trust drive engagement, innovation, and retention