What if the key to standing out as a lawyer is not in your rates, your referrals, or your résumé... but in how you make people feel?
In this episode of That One Lawyer™ Podcast, host Neal Goldstein interviews Chris Schembra, Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Gratitude and Pasta and Gratitude Through Hard Times, and founder of the 7:47 Gratitude Experience™. Chris shares how lawyers can use gratitude and emotional intelligence to build deeper trust, create unforgettable client experiences, and grow a practice built on authentic relationships.
Chris has helped over 500,000 leaders around the world strengthen connection using the science of gratitude. His work has impacted over 200 companies, earned 2 Emmy Awards, and been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, and USA Today.
Now, he is helping lawyers do the same, because in a competitive industry, how you connect matters more than ever.
Whether you are a young attorney just starting out or a seasoned lawyer ready to change how you build your firm, this episode will change how you think about relationships and success.
🎯 What You'll Learn:
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Why gratitude is a game-changer for lawyers who want long-term growth
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How to build deeper trust in just one client conversation
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Chris's neuroscience-backed approach to client loyalty and referrals
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Real prompts you can use this week to create stronger relationships
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Why most law firm marketing overlooks the emotional element
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How to move past transactional relationships and create real moments of value
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The hidden cost of avoiding emotional intelligence as a lawyer
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How gratitude works for litigators, solopreneurs, and everyone in between
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👤 About the Guest:
Chris Schembra is the founder of the 7:47 Gratitude Experience™, a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and relationship-building expert. Known as the "Gratitude Guru" by USA Today, Chris is on a mission to help leaders foster deeper human connection in work and life.
His books Gratitude and Pasta and Gratitude Through Hard Times explore how thankfulness can reshape everything from mental health to business growth. Chris has created award-winning experiences for organizations like Dell, LVMH, Microsoft, and the United States Veterans Chamber of Commerce.
He is a founding member of the Rolling Stone Culture Council and his work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Inc., NBC, Fox News, <
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