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Empathy, curiosity, emotional intelligence, and asking good questions are just a few of the skills that allow us to step into the feelings and perspectives of others who walk, talk, or act differently from us. By understanding where people are coming from, we can improve not only our life but the lives of those around us. Tony Lo Bianco's commitment to curiosity is his secret for getting ahead in life. Tony is a Brooklyn-born New Yorker who has appeared in over 100 films, television programs, and stage performances, both on-screen and off as a writer, director, and producer. On stage, he won an Obie Award for Best Actor in Jonathan Reynold’s Yanks-3, Detroit-0, Top of the 7th. Following his memorable performance as Eddie Carbone in Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge on Broadway, he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor, and won the Outer Critics Circle Award. He also received an Emmy Award for Hizzoner! The Life of Fiorello La Guardia. Tony won 2 Emmys for his work on the video honoring veteran

As a species, we have achieved unimaginable feats over the past millennia. These great achievements have been reached largely due to our never-ending curiosity. Our drive to know, discover, understand, and explore has lead to wondrous creations. But the roots of our limitless curiosity arise from question asking. Cal Fussman's entire life has been guided by the power of asking good questions. Born in Brooklyn, Cal spent ten straight years traveling the world, swimming over18-foot tiger sharks, rolling around with mountain gorillas in Rwanda, and searching forgold in the Amazon. He boxed against then-undefeated world champion Julio CesarChavez, won a James Beard award and served as sommelier atop of the World TradeCenter.For over four decades, Cal has interviewed hundreds of the world’s mostinfluential individuals: Muhammad Ali, Jack Welch, Mikhail Gorbachev, Serena Williams,Jeff Bezos, Jimmy Carter, Kobe Bryant, Richard Branson, and the list goes on.Now, as a New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker

Some of our core values here at 7:47 are honesty, empathy, and of course, gratitude. In this episode, Chris is hitting on all of these core values by opening up about some recent losses in the stock market. Listen to learn about the eight things Chris discovered by losing money in the stock market. Also, listen to find out how he transformed his misfortunes into gratitude.Links:- 7:47 - https://www.747club.org- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/schembra/

It's the little things in life that ultimately lead to the big results. The same notion is true for sports and business alike. In baseball, the small balls, the singles, the bunts, these little things, they add up to home runs. Joel Goldberg knows firsthand how strategic, little things lead to big results.Joel has been the pre-game and post-game host and in-game reporter for the Kansas City Royals since 2008, including the wonderful 2015 MLB championship. He is also the host of the podcast, Rounding The Bases and the author of the best-selling book, Small Ball Big Results.In this episode, Joel shares with us his lessons from business, life and the baseball field.Listen to this episode and learn about:- Joel giving credit and thanks to his wife, Susan (2:27)- What sparked the motivation to write Small Ball Big Results (7:50)- How to build strong, trust-based relationships (13:16)- The importance of humility (22:52)- Turning curve balls into home runs through gratitude (29:52)- What Joel wants readers to do wit

Never before in human history have we had access to so much information. With the advancement of technology, we are now constantly surrounded by media, news, and advertisements. If you're looking to create success in business or personally, being able to stand out among all the noise is a challenge in this modern age. Michael Schein has the solution to attract attention, it's hype. Michael is a writer, speaker, business owner, and hype artist. He is the author of The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. He is also the Founder and President of the marketing agency MicroFame Media.In this episode, Michael passionately shares with us key lessons and stories from his new book, The Hype Handbook.Listen to this episode and learn about:- Michael giving credit and thanks to his English and Drama teacher, Sandy Lewis (3:00)- How Michael found hype (5:20)- Creating a big splash internationally by m

At some point throughout our lives, we all aspire to be a leader. Whether it's being a line-leader at school, a leader of a sports team, or a business leader, leadership is something we all crave. However, being a leader is only one part of the picture. If you truly want to have an impact on this world, you need to learn how to be a great coach.Lynn Guerin knows very well that all great coaches are good leaders, but not all good leaders are great coaches. Lynn serves as the CEO of the John R. Wooden Course LLC and is the President and “Head Coach” of his family-owned coaching, training, and performance development firm, Guerin Marketing Services. For the past 20 years, he has had the unique privilege of partnering with legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden and the Wooden family. His mission is “to make a powerful impact on the businesses we serve and the lives we touch; to help our clients and our team become the best they are capable of becoming in the marketplace and in life".In this episode, Lyn

Each and every one of us has the ability to make the world a better place. And one of the most fulfilling ways to do that is by helping others.Katie Hunt-Morr is no stranger to the impact that helping others can have on the world.Katie is the co-founder and director of Jiamini, a nonprofit that empowers brilliant students in need to build a bright future for themselves, lead their communities, and break the cycle of poverty. She is also the Head of Virgin Unite Constellation, growing a thriving business within the Virgin corporate and Branson family foundation, connecting the resources of Virgin Unite's community of high-net-worth philanthropists, heads of industry, influencers and nonprofit partners to solve large scale social and environmental issues.In this episode, Katie thoughtfully shares with us her knowledge and passion for empowering students through education. Listen to this episode and learn about:- Katie giving credit and thanks to her Grandmother (2:57)- Being a trailblazer (5:46)- The art of com

People will go through more pain than necessary because they're trying to shoulder everything themselves. They're not willing to share it with others and they're not willing to reach for that help. Take a moment right now and ask yourself how much pain do you want to endure before you actually let people see you - the real you?Steve Napolitan endured immense amounts of pain by traveling down the hardest road to success. It wasn't until he was 31 years old with a metaphorically broken car on a deteriorating road that he realized there are many roads to get where he wants to go. Steve is an executive coach and award-winning content producer. He has publicly served over 35,000 professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs on their businesses and taught them how to increase marketing/sales, while systemizing business to minimize their effort and maximize their revenue. Steve helps his clients have the lifestyles they deserve.In this episode, Steve gratefully shares with us how to find the best road to help us

Struggling and suffering are two common experiences that all humans face throughout their life's. But how we decide to overcome those difficulties determines who we will ultimately become. Gary Player is certainly no stranger to life's challenges. But he preserved with faith and education to overcome the challenging moments in his life. Gary is the most successful international golfer of all time. He has won nine major championships on the regular tour and nine major championships on the Champions Tour. And he is the only man in history to win the grand slam on both the PGA and the senior tour with over 165 international victories. In this episode, Gary passionately shares with us the knowledge and lessons he has learned throughout his life.Listen to this episode and learn about:- Gary giving credit and thanks to God (3:28)- Overcoming life's difficulties (4:54)- What Gary is fighting for on a daily basis (8:05)- Loneliness as the great detriment of life (14:00)- How to find joy when traveling (16:38)- Aspiri

Happy New Year, 7:47 Community! We're kicking this year off with a Gratitude Ramble. In December of 2020, myself, Chris Schembra, the Founder and Chief Question Asker of 7:47, and Madeline Haslam, 7:47's Research Coordinator, experimented with doing hour-long, unscripted LinkedIn and Facebook Live's where we just ramble about gratitude. The first two Gratitude Ramblings were viewed by 2,144 of y'all so we decided to keep them going in the New Year!One of our goals here at 7:47 is to provide you with the most cutting edge information and most up-to-date research on gratitude. So that's what these Gratitude Ramblings will serve as.This audio was taken from our 3rd Gratitude Ramblings, which was live on January 6th, 2021. Listen to find out more about the transformational power of gratitude!Links:- 7:47 - https://www.747club.org- A Common Gratitude Mistake - https://www.747club.org/blog/common-gratitude-mistake- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/schembra/

In life, there will always be people who doubt our visions. But whether we let that doubt creep in and affect us or not is ultimately our decision.Jeff Winters made the decision to never let doubt in. When Jeff has a vision, he pursues it 100% leaving doubt in the dust.Jeff is the Founder and CEO of Sapper Consulting. Sapper helps growing B2B companies secure high-quality sales meetings that lead to more closed deals. Their mission is to inspire innovation, celebrate growth, and clear a path to success for all who interact with Sapper.In this episode, Jeff kindly shares with us about his vision and values for Sapper Consulting.Listen to this episode and learn about:- Jeff giving credit and thanks to Sapper's first employee (2:45)- How to stay motivated with your long-term vision (5:16)- Hiring based on values (8:54)- The origin story of Sapper Consulting (14:30)- What the future looks like for Sapper (19:15)- Jeff's impactful legacy (22:02)- Jeff's message to the first Sapper employee (24:50)Links:- Connect w

We live in a culture that rewards busyness. Having no work/life balance is applauded, and being overworked is the norm. But this toxic culture surrounding work is detrimental to us and our relationships. Aliza Kline knows this all too well and has the solution, Shabbat. Shabbat creates the space to pause, rewarding relaxation, rest, rejuvenation, connection, and joy. Aliza is the President and CEO of OneTable. OneTable's mission is to make Shabbat dinner accessible to tens of thousands of people who otherwise would be absent from the Jewish community. They provide resources, tools, and rituals that are not only attainable but sustainable. In the last six years since their founding, they've empowered their community to produce over 45,000 dinners.In this episode, Aliza graciously shares with us about her passions and life's work. Listen to this episode and learn about:- Aliza giving credit and thanks to her history teacher and soccer coach in high school, Kara Buckley (2:51)- How Aliza continues to stand up a

Listen to this episode and learn about:- How you can cultivate gratitude in the hard times so that you come out of them better than ever!Links:- 6 Ways to Cultivate Gratitude Through Hard Times Article - https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/359404- 7:47 - https://www.747club.org- Steven Kotler - https://www.stevenkotler.com

Tragedies are something we all experience throughout the course of our lives. When a tragedy occurs, we have the choice to either count our blessings or count our pitfalls. Life is a matter of perspective, so when we count our blessings and find gratitude in a tragedy that is when we find our inner peace.Susan Ganeshan is the epitome of living a life full of gratitude.Susan is the Chief Marketing Officer of Granicus. Granicus is the leading provider of citizen engagement, technologies, and services for the public sector, helping governments come closer to the people they serve. They have the first and only civic engagement platform, which serves over 4,500 government organizations connecting more than 220 million people.In this episode, Susan shares genuinely with us about her life, her legacy, and her gratitude practice. Listen to this episode and learn about:- Susan giving credit and thanks to her brother, Dean (2:53)- Confidently taking on difficult challenges (7:57)- The power of gratitude journaling (15

The first step to building anything is to simply start. Whether you're building a business, a house, or a gratitude practice, the only way it will grow is if you make the effort to begin each day.Casey Clark is an architect that helps entrepreneurs start living their life's passion.Casey is the co-founder and CEO of Cultivate Advisors, an advisory firm that helps take small businesses to the next level. Casey and his team have helped thousands of owners reach their growth objectives through core business skill development and scalable systemization. Casey’s mission with the company is to simply help business owners achieve their dreams and take back control.In this episode, Casey graciously shares with us how he scales businesses by building leaders.Listen to this episode and learn about:- Casey giving credit and thanks to both his Grandfather and Jim Sober (2:25)- When Casey's mindset shifted to being focused on impact (7:03)- Pursuing an entrepreneurial life of passion (9:30)- How Casey overcame and grew fr

One of the benefits of gratitude is that it shifts our focus from ourselves to those around us; it makes us humble. Humility paves the ground for servant leadership, which is all about recognizing you're not a self-made person.Brent McCarty is the definition of a true servant leader.Brent is the President of ESET North America. ESET is the pioneer of antivirus protection, with the global vision of enabling its users to enjoy the full potential of themselves and their technology in a secure digital world.Brent was kind enough to share with us his humble beginnings that became the roots of his leadership journey.Listen to this episode and learn about:- Brent giving credit and thanks to his dad, Bill, for being an exemplary role model (2:38)- How Brent's childhood impacted his leadership style (6:02)- What to do to let your employee's voices be heard (8:44)- Developing a bottom-up leadership style (10:42)- How to create a culture of innovation without sacrificing the quality of work (13:40)- Being a leader in 20

Exclusion hurts, but we all encounter it in our professional and personal lives. Everyone seeks to belong to something greater than themselves, but how do we find this belonging in our exclusion-filled, chaotic world?Erik Day is the advocate we all need to overcome exclusion.Erik is the Senior Vice President, Small Business at Dell Technologies, and the Global Executive Chair of the PRIDE Employee Resource Group at Dell Technologies. He is also the Board of Directors for Out and Equal Workplace Advocates.When his dream to become a minister in the Methodist church was taken away, Erik searched for a new platform to make a meaningful difference. He ultimately found Corporate America to be his stage to give a voice to the voiceless.Erik was gracious enough to share with us his story and his journey through leadership and advocacy.Listen to this episode and learn about:- Erik giving credit and thanks to both his husband, Craig, and corporate America (3:23)- How corporate America saved Erik's life (9:08)- The impo

There's a well-known quote that says, "Nothing great comes without risk". Our guest today knows this all too well.Christopher Gaeta has been pursuing his interests and turning them into his life's greatest passions since the age of 12.Christopher is a venture capital associate specializing in healthcare investments for VU Venture Partners. A contributor to CNBC, U.S. News & World Report, and Yahoo Finance, Gaeta has amassed one of the largest LinkedIn networks in the country for his age. Captain of the Men's Golf team at Swarthmore College, Gaeta, is also the first student at Swarthmore to be concurrently pursuing a master's degree at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine while still an undergraduate. He is a Stanford University Innovation Fellow and an alumnus of The Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut.Christopher was gracious enough to take some time to share with us his successes and lessons from life so far.Listen to this episode and learn about:- Christopher giving

It can be hard to figure out what your dream is in life, and even harder to find the right path to take to achieve that dream.Chris McIntyre is the American Dream Maker. Chris's destiny is to help people experience their life's wildest dreams. Chris is the Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer of EagleRider. EagleRider is the world's largest motorcycle rental, tour, and membership company, carrying the largest selection of new Harley-Davidson, Yamaha, BMW, Honda, Indian, and more for rent and touring. EagleRider operates from over 200 worldwide locations, leads over 100 guided and self-drive motorcycle tours including Route 66 and the Wild West, and convenient one-way motorcycle rentals, luggage storage, free parking, free use of DOT-approved helmets, excellent Club EagleRider membership benefits, and more.In this episode, Chris McIntyre dives deep and shares with us his passions and joys in life.Listen to this episode and learn about:- Chris giving credit and thanks to his wife, June, for always keeping hi

The ebb and flow of life is something we all are subjected to. Like the tides of the ocean or the phases of the moon, things in life naturally come and go.Lynne Capozzi is no stranger to life's ebb and flow.Lynne is the Chief Marketing Officer at Acquia and one of their boomerang stories, first serving as Acquia CMO in 2009. Lynne left Acquia in 2011 to pursue her nonprofit work full-time. She returned to Acquia in late 2016 to lead the marketing organization into its next stage of growth. Apart from work, Lynne is on the board of directors at the Boston Children’s Hospital Trust and runs a nonprofit through the hospital.Lynne was generous enough to share with us her boomerang story and her passion for community. Listen to this episode and learn about:- Lynne giving credit and thanks to her two life long best friends (3:00)- Lynne's experience being a "boomerang" at Acquia (5:32)- How Lynne got involved in the nonprofit sector (7:14)- How to balance a job with nonprofit work (11:50)- Giving the way