On this bonus episode of The Yield, we’re bringing back one of the most inspiring episodes from last year.  Originally recorded in February 2020, on this episode host Joe Sancio is joined by Chris Schembra to discuss the key to achieving greater success, both personally and in business.  Chris is the bestselling author of Gratitude and Pasta: The Secret Sauce for Human Connection and has lived an incredible life that has taken him from the depths of suicide and depression to winning numerous awards and launching a business that has gained even greater value in this current COVID-19 world.  In their conversation, Chris highlights the value of working together, serving others and creating greater connections, something we can all use more of as we enter this new year. 

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Key Takeaways:

[2:08] Chris Schembra highlights the path that led him to founding 7:47 and writing Gratitude and Pasta.

[5:08] Chris’s take on authenticity, commuting to work, and his super hero of choice.

[9:40] The accomplishments in Chris’s pre-pasta dinner era that earned him 14 Tonys, 7 Emmys awards and a Grammy. 

[14:35] The all-encompassing role of finances in chasing a dream and starting a career.

[17:25] Why are the best leaders those who started at the bottom before rising to the top? 

[19:02] How Chris was able to fill a sense of brokenness by trying something different. 

[22:34] Securing greater financial stability when pursuing a passion isn’t a one-person job. 

[25:22] The key to creating a greater sense of community and belonging in your circles of influence. 

[28:45] Is there a difference between the good of an individual and the good of a company? 

[31:27] The surprisingly simple metric that Chris uses to determine whether an event was a success.

[33:01] A look at the future of pasta dinners and greater human connections. 

[35:00] Chris gives a shout-out to someone that inspired him to achieve his next level. 

[38:16] How to contact Chris and a snapshot of his most memorable pasta dinner. 

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Gratitude and Pasta: The Secret Sauce for Human Connection by Chris Schembra

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