EP 150 - Pasta Sauce Epiphany: How a Simple Meal Unlocked My Life's Purpose & Gratitude! with Chris Schembra
In this week’s episode of Impact Driven Leader, Tyler spoke with the founder and Chief Question Asker of the 7:47 Gratitude Experience™, Chris Schembra. Chris shares his journey, highlighting how hosting pasta dinners became a catalyst for change, not just for himself, but for a growing community seeking connection and understanding. We explore the power of gratitude, the importance of empathy, and the healing potential of sharing a meal, as Chris reveals how these elements combined to reshape his perspective on life and forge a path toward healing and happiness.
Meet Chris Schembra
Chris Schembra is the ***Wall Street Journal*** bestselling author of *Gratitude Through Hard Times* and *Gratitude and Pasta.* USA Today calls him their "Gratitude Guru", he's a Founding Member of Rolling Stone Magazine's Culture Council, and he sits on the Executive Board at Fast Company Magazine.
He is the Founder and Chief Question Asker 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 within the workplace.
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. He regularly lectures at top-tier companies and institutions like Microsoft, Google, IBM, Dell, Citi, the US Navy, Air Force, and Harvard University.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
00:00 Intro
02:48 What is gratitude?
04:34 Being grateful in the present moment
09:11 Who is Chris?
14:09 The 747 story
17:04 Connection and gratitude
20:50 Why pasta sauce?
26:07 The power of eating together
30:57 What is empathy?
37:15 “People have less differences than we are alike…”
38:48 Go out and be grateful first
41:07 Falling out of love with gratitude
48:19 Leaving a positive impact
Resources, books, and links mentioned in this episode:
Connect with Chris:
https://www.chrisschembra.com/
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The Impact Driven Leader Podcast, hosted by Tyler Dickerhoof, is for Xillennial leaders who have felt alone and ill-equipped to lead in today's world. Through inspiring interviews with authors from around the world, Tyler uncovers how unique leadership strengths can empower others to achieve so much more, with real impact.
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