Matt Tedesco: Self Awareness and Connection

<p>The stars align on this episode of the Gratitude Through Hard Times podcast when two Italian empaths get together for a conversation about mentorship, leadership and personal growth that happens to coincide with the 7:47 Club’s seven anniversary. Host Chris Schembra welcomes Matt Tedesco, VP & General Manager for  Americas East at the iconic furniture design company MillerKnoll, for a lively give-and-take about his passion for coaching and unique approach to group engagement and retention. It all starts with embracing the journey! They reflect on the pitfalls of results-oriented management, strategies for getting out from under social constructs that do not serve and the compounding power of positivity. Matt highlights a pivotal spiritual moment that has shaped his value system and explains how vulnerability has empowered him  — as a coach, an artist, a musician, a father, friend and colleague. Self-awareness is foundational to all the other elements that connect us with each other, says Matt, helping us tune into our own emotions and — as importantly — the challenges experienced by others.</p><p>You’ll also learn about what Matt calls his “cheat sheet to the world,” a simple but profound strategy that guarantees we’re bringing our best selves, personally and professionally. Even when the world disappoints, we have it within us to learn and move on with open hearts. “Focus on gratitude, focus on the things that are positive,” says Matt. “Bringing positive energy is a matter of deciding.” This dynamic exchange is your first step!<br /> </p><p>If you’d like to learn more about Chris and his 7:47 Virtual Gratitude Experience, please visit</p><p><a href="https://www.747club.org/newsletter">this link</a>. And click <a href="https://www.747club.org/podcasthome">here</a> to listen to previous episodes of Gratitude Through Hard Times.<br /> </p><p><strong>KEY TOPICS:</strong></p><ul><li>Deflection and Dreams: Chris asks Matt reflect on his humility about accomplishments and the ways in which he feels pride in any ende