Today’s guest is known as The Empathy Strategist. He is a sought-after social influencer, executive coach, and entrepreneurial advisor whose passion lies in facilitating profound human connection in a deeply disconnected world.He is the Founder + Chief Question Asker of the 7:47 Club, an organization which helps elite entrepreneurs build, grow, and ignite their community. Since its inception, the 7:47 Club has awakened over 2,500 leaders and sparked over 210,000 relationships.He found his calling in helping individuals and teams build strong connections through Authenticity, Empathy, Vulnerability, and Safety. In a world that’s starving for connection, he thrives on curating meaningful relationships.Please join me in welcoming  Chris Schembra.Would you leave an honest rating and review on iTunes? Or Stitcher? They are extremely helpful and I read each and every one of them. Thanks for the inspiration!On the Schmooze is on C-Suite Radio.Listen to our show and many other greatbusiness podcasts at C-SuiteRadio.com.In this episode we explore:his thoughts on leadership: “The actions I take and the way that I empower people to be the best version of themselves is my leadership calling.”how inventing pasta sauce and bringing 15 strangers around his dinner table literally saved his life.how he reaches people in transition and who feel stuck, and how his dinner table works to awaken authenticity, empathy, vulnerability, and feeling safe.why 7:47 is significant in empowering 11 people to work together to get everything done.his thoughts on the importance of diversity: speaking to the same circle will keep your message in that circle only. It’s important to reach people who reach other people.the C-Con-C model he uses for community building: Conductor, Connector, and Community.What were the key takeaways you plan to put into practice this week and benefit from for years to come? Share your thoughts in the comments.LINKSChris Schembra on LinkedIn and Twitterwww.747club.org and Facebook PageBooks and articles mentioned in this episode:“Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences” - by Robbie Samuels“The Myths of Creativity: The Truth About How Innovative Companies and People Generate Great Ideas” by David Burkus“This Is The One Thing No One's Been Telling You About Becoming More Influential” by Darrah Brustein“How to Build Your Network” by Brian Uzzi and Shannon DunlapStay Connected:Interested in booking me to speak? Learn about my Art of the Schmooze session on effective and inclusive networking, and the other sessions I offerInterested in individual or group coaching? Schedule a 20-minute phone chat to discuss working togetherConnect with me on LinkedIn@RobbieSamuels on Twitter and InstagramNew to my website? Start hereOn the Schmooze podcast archive and show notes for recent episodesSubscribing and leaving a rating and review on iTunes helps this podcast be discovered.Need help using iTunes? 10 Steps to Subscribe, Rate & Review on iTunes. Thank you!Affiliate Links: Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links above are “affiliate links”. This means that if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products and services I use personally and believe will add value to my listeners. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”