Leadership – Page 6 – Chris Dessi

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An Open Letter to Everyone Who Wants to be Great

October 3, 2013

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Chris Dessi

Work Like Your Life Depends On it Today, I want you to work hard. Harder than you’ve ever worked. I want you to work with all of your heart and will all of the passion you can muster so that…

Business, Career, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Success

Social Week Gives Back

October 11, 2012

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Chris Dessi

Big things are happening. Next week I’m honored to host and present during Social Week’s special event called “Social Week Gives Back.” This special event will take place over the course of five days next week. It will be held in each of the five boroughs of New York City. Here’s the schedule – follow…

Frontpage Article, Giving, Happiness, Health & Wellness, Leadership, Life, Social Media Marketing

ING New York City Marathon: Running for Dad (Strike out ALS)

August 31, 2012

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Chris Dessi

Recently I was at a family party chatting with my Uncle Joe. We were discussing the progress of my training to run in this years ING New York City Marathon. I’m running with the ALS Association to raise money for Joe’s baby brother, and my Father Adrian.

Business, Career, Company Culture, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Success

5 Steps to True Social Media ROI

August 15, 2012

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Chris Dessi

How do you get to the true ROI of social media? Here are some tips: 1) Start today

Health & Wellness, Leadership, Life, News, Social Media Marketing

‘Ted’ Punch Line is Offensive to Those Living with Lou Gherig’s Disease (ALS)

July 6, 2012

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Chris Dessi

Today I read something that has me troubled. According to an article penned by Katie Moisse of ABC News – A punch line from the movie “Ted” has people with Lou Gehrig’s disease crying foul. “From one man to another, I hope you get Lou Gehrig’s disease,” says Mark Wahlberg’s “John” — a quip some…

Business, Career, Company Culture, Happiness, Images, Leadership, Life

In Business, Hugs Matter. Seriously.

May 7, 2012

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Chris Dessi

I love to hug. Really, I do. I’m pretty good at it too- at least my daughters seem to think so. I thought I was up there in “hugger ranking” until last week when I met a special guy named Martin Rubin. Marty Rubin of Spectramedia Marty Rubin of Spectremedia I met Marty at an…

Happiness, Health & Wellness, Leadership, Life

Father’s Day

June 20, 2011

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Chris Dessi

When I was in 8th grade I barked at my Dad over something foolish, ran to my room, and locked the door. He knocked the door off its hinges without even slowing his pace. From that day forward I was no longer allowed to have a lock on my door. I deserved it. I was…

Business, Career, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Life, Social Media Marketing, Success

The Charistmatic Personal Brand: Case Study Richard Branson CEO of Virgin

February 1, 2011

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Chris Dessi

This is the third installment regarding the charismatic personal brand, and how elevating your personal brand can help you and your company within the social spaces.

Business, Entrepreneurship, Frontpage Article, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Success

Mark Zuckerberg: Time Magazine Person of the Year 2010

December 15, 2010

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Chris Dessi

This morning I was asked by a Donna Sweeney a producer at Fox 5 to come into the studio tonight at 5pm and chat about Mark Zuckerberg being named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year 2010.

Business, Entrepreneurship, Frontpage Article, Leadership

Who’s Got Your Back? Gary Vaynerchuk: 5 Reasons Why He’ll Be a Household Name in Less than 5 Years

June 20, 2009

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Chris Dessi

For those of you that don’t know who Gary Vaynerchuk is, I’ll offer a quick glimpse. I assure you that I’m not doing the guy justice with my clunky writing. I’m not a writer by trade. Currently I’m Director of Sales for Buddy Media. I got here because of Gary. I saw him speak at…