Member Since 2020
Chris Schembra
7:47
New York City Area
Chris Schembra is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "Gratitude Through Hard Times" and "Gratitude and Pasta." He is the Founder of the 7:47 Gratitude Experience™ — an evidence-based framework used to strengthen client and team relationships in profound ways. He's used the principles of gratitude to spark over 500,000 relationships around the dinner table, serving Fortune 50 CEO's, Olympians, Academy Award Winners, Grammy Award Winning #1 Recording Artists, Super Bowl Champions, and more. As a Viral Marketer, his gratitude campaign giving tribute and thanks to Veterans earned over 36 million views, 1.2 million shares, and 2 Emmy Awards. His direct work has been talked about in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, Inc, Entrepreneur, Bravo TV, Fox News Channel, Variety, and hundreds of other media outlets.
SKILLS
- Community Building
- Leadership
- Team Building
RECENT CONTENT
March 20th, 2023
Make Monotasking Cool Again
By embracing gratitude in your daily life and by committing to monotasking, it is possible to break free and transition toward mindfulness.
February 6th, 2023
On Ingratitude And Resistance: Steps To Break Your Mental Blocks
Both resistance and ingratitude are toxic forces because they prevent individuals from being content with what they have, and from taking positive actions toward their goals.
December 30th, 2022
4 Reasons Leaders Feel Ungrateful After a Big Win
Taking the time to appreciate the journey you've been on can help recharge and replenish your spirit so that you can enjoy tackling your next goal with more gratitude and enthusiasm.
December 2nd, 2022
Why Gratitude Limits Entitlement
How often do we acknowledge our own entitlement?
October 20th, 2022
Don't Wait for 'When' — Experience Joy Now
How often in life do we convince ourselves to forgo something great in the present in the hopes of something better in the future?
September 19th, 2022
What I Learned From Saying 'No' to My Second TEDx Talk
To be a successful leader, and/or a successful creative, you need to be in complete self-awareness at all times.
June 10th, 2022
Develop Your Gratitude Rituals
We can all connect through a desire to show and share gratitude.
April 26th, 2022
Finding Meaning Through Hard Times
As an entrepreneur, you're going to face many challenging times along the journey.
February 17th, 2022
Why Receiving Gratitude Is Hard
Stop deflecting — you deserve gratitude too.
January 14th, 2022
How Gratitude Triggers Flow
If anxiety's our default, how can we ever expect to find the positive in things?
December 7th, 2021
How to Think of Gratitude as a Door Opener
Do you remember people because they’re interesting, or because they took an interest in you?
October 28th, 2021
Turn Stubbornness Into Grace With Gratitude
You have the opportunity to meet your fears with grace and charm.
September 30th, 2021
How to Practice Prosocial, Altruistic and Empathetic Gratitude
What benefits have you received from others that you've overlooked?
August 23rd, 2021
How Leaders Can Increase Emotional Intelligence Through Open-Ended Questions and Gratitude
Practicing gratitude is to practice curiosity.
June 23rd, 2021
What Getting Away Taught Me About Being Resilient and Adaptive as a Creative
Even when you prepare, life is in full control.
May 6th, 2021
How to Turn Fear Into Gratitude
What does fear have to do with gratitude?
March 9th, 2021
Why Gratitude Journals Are Only Part of the Practice
Gratitude given in a small-group setting can strengthen the relationships of all team members.
February 22nd, 2021
13 Ways to Inspire Your Team to Do Their Best Work (Even in a Remote Environment)
New ways of working require more thoughtful leadership.
February 10th, 2021
11 Marketing Pros Share Their Tips for Standing Out in an Ad-Heavy World
Even in today's ultra-saturated media landscape, it's possible to rise above the noise.
February 4th, 2021
How to Strengthen Team Bonds in Tough Times
How you invest in your team now in tough times will reap rewards for years to come.
January 21st, 2021
13 Steps All Business Leaders Can Take to Create Inclusive Spaces for Their Customers
These universal strategies will go a long way toward showing your customers you care.
COMPANY INFO
7:47
We get it. Even at the highest levels of success, business leaders and their teams are isolated and disconnected. We help companies create meaningful connection through the 7:47 Gratitude Experience — an evidence-based framework that helps leaders build community and strengthen relationships. In the past 5 years, 7:47 has sparked over 500,000 relationships around the dinner table, helping companies build cultures of connection, well-being, and purpose.