News & Events
July 2014
July 3: On the Air "Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today" with Dr. Tim Elmore - A Special Encore Presentation
June 2014
June 26: On the Air "Positive Leadership" with Steve Gladis, PhD
June 19: On the Air "Creating the Joy of Each Life Chapter" with Bob Danzig - A Special Encore Presentation
June 12: On the Air "Why We Must Celebrate Fathers" with Christopher A. Brown & Vincent DiCaro
June 5: On the Air "Living Brave: Stepping Into Your Power" with Sandra Yancey
May 2014
May 29: On the Air "What You Must Know About Domestic Violence" with L.Y. Marlow
May 22: On the Air "Tweak It: Fitting Work and Life Together" with Cali Williams Yost
May 15: On the Air "Higher Ambition Leadership: How Great Leaders Build Firms that Do Well by Doing Good" with Michael Beer
May 8: On the Air "Low-Tech Entrepreneurs - You Can Be One Too" with Asad Ali & Sammy Kassim
May 8: 21 Questions with National Fatherhood Initiative's (NFI) Newest Board Member: Chris Efessiou [Interview]
May 7: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.&cm_ainfo=&Marketing%20Email&042514&%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute3%%&%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute4%%&%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute5%%"> This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.&cm_ainfo=&Marketing%20Email&042514&%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute3%%&%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute4%%&%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute5%%">"The Art of Negotiation: Straight Up Business with a Soft Touch" with Chris Efessiou is the first webinar of Center for Women in Business (CWB)
May 1: On the Air "Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today" with Dr. Tim Elmore
April 2014
April 24: On the Air "Creating the Joy of Each Life Chapter" with Bob Danzig
April 17: On the Air "Great Leadership Creates Great Workplaces" with Jim Kouzes
April 10: On the Air "Networking, Mentoring and Succeeding at Work and at Home" with Kristina Bouweiri
April 3: On the Air "Future Proofing Your Kids: The New Rules of Parenting" with Michael Grose
April 2:Chris Efessiou is voted to the Board of Directors of the National Fatherhood Initiative
March 2014
March 27: On the Air "5 Must-Have Communication Skills for Parents and Leaders" with Meredith Bell
March 26: Chris Efessiou speaking on "Leadership: Its Always The Right Stuff at Home and at Work" on the Step Up and Play Big, hosted by Chris Ruisi
March 20: On the Air "Quick and Nimble – Lessons From Leading CEO’s" with Adam Bryant
March 13: On the Air "Resolving Conflict and Building A Better Bond with Your Child" with Dr. Fran Walfish
March 6: On the Air "Balancing Work & Family in a Uncertain Market" with Ed Marinaro
February 2014
February 27: On the Air "Set a Path for Success – and Stay On It!" with Catherine Corley
February 20: On the Air "3 Things All Businesses Need to Survive" with Marissa Levin
February 14: "How Do You Spell Love? T-I-M-E" by Chris Efessiou
February 13: On the Air "The Path to Health and Success: Leading by Example" with Susan L. Johnson, PhD
February 6: On the Air "Light a Candle Instead of Cursing the Darkness?" with Isabel Gillies
January 2014
January 30: On the Air "Gender Intelligence: Create Value in the Workplace" with Barbara Annis
January 23: On the Air "What’s Hot for Small Businesses in 2014" with Rieva Lesonsky
January 16: On the Air "The Role of Comedy in Building a Culture and a Business" with Steve Cody
January 9: On the Air "Autism Goes Social" with Cari DeCandia
January 2: On the Air "Effective Leadership... Regardless of Background or Experience" with Tasha Eurich, PhD
December 2013
December 26: On the Air "2013 - A Year in Review, and an Appraisal of 2014" with Dennis Kimbro, PhD
December 19: On the Air "Demands on Working Mamas" with Amy E. Goodman
December 19: Demands on Working Mamas with Chris Efessiou on PressPass by VoiceAmerica
December 12: On the Air "Raising Kids Who Know Their Worth and Their Purpose" with Dr. Kelly Flanagan
December 5: On the Air "Leadership and Trust" with J. Dennis Hastert, Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
November 2013
November 28: On the Air "Is Wealth Truly a Choice?" with Dennis Kimbro, PhD - A Special Encore Presentation
November 21: On the Air "Values and Entrepreneurship in America" with Michael "Dr. Woody" Woodward, PhD
November 18: Chris Efessiou speaks to recovering Afghanistan Veterans at Walter Reed Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
November 14: On the Air "Busy at Work, Connected at Home" with Linda Sivertsen
November 7: On the Air "Women, Leadership and Power" with Jennet Robinson Alterman
October 2013
October 29: Top 100 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter – October 2013
October 24: On the Air "Is Wealth Truly a Choice?" with Dennis Kimbro, PhD
October 17: On the Air "What Women and Men Need to Know about Breast Cancer" with Dr. Elizabeth D. Feldman and Cynthia de Lorenzi - Previously aired and back by popular demand
October 3: On the Air "Internet Safety 101" with Donna Rice Hughes
September 2013
September 26: On the Air "A 10X Approach to Business and Parenting" with Grant Cardone
September 25: Chris Efessiou speaks to Networking Executive Women on "How to Get What You Want: The Art of Negotiation"
September 25: Chris Efessiou appears on Fairfax TV10
September 20: Chris Efessiou quoted on SmartCEO Magazine
September 20: Top 100 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter – September 2013
September 19: "Just Don’t Become a Dance Mom" by Chris Efessiou
September 19: On the Air "Work-Life Challenges - Finding Success as Women" with Susan Blakely, Esq.
September 12: On the Air "5 Things Businesses get Wrong on Social Media" with Ted Rubin
September 5: On the Air "The Pressures of Tweens & Teens of the Millennial Generation" with Lauren Galley
September 5: "Back to School Butterflies?" by Chris Efessiou
August 2013
August 29: On the Air "Dads Are Finding Their Footing as Engaged Parents" with Doug French
August 27: "Celebrating 37 Years in the Land of Opportunity" by Chris Efessiou
August 22: On the Air "Mastermind the Work-Life Balance" with Pat Flynn
August 21: How to Use Business Skills in Parenting – Metro US New York
August 20: Top 100 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter – August 2013
August 20: Turn "Back to School" to "Back to the Future" by Chris Efessiou
August 15: On the Air "Becoming a Catalyst for Change" with Erin Gruwell - A Special Encore Presentation
August 14: "Two Things to Give Your College-Bound Child" by Chris Efessiou
August 8: "Money Management 101: The College Years" by Chris Efessiou
August 8: On the Air "Why and How We Need to Teach Kids How to Think" with Dr. Lynne Kenney
August 7: Use these business skills to help raise teens in the Troy Record
August 5: Apply Business Skills to Bringing Up a Teenager in The Salt Lake Tribune
August 5: Lead Your Children To Independence on KidzEdge Magazine
July 2013
July 30: "Want that Job? 3 Easy Steps to Ace that Interview!" by Chris Efessiou
July 25: On the Air "The Cure for Childhood Obesity Is Sitting In Your Kitchen" with Aviva Goldfarb
July 23: "Will and Kate, 5 Things I wish My Father Had Told Me….. You’re Welcome! by Chris Efessiou
July 18: On the Air "Fearless: Using Challenges as Opportunities" with Maimah Karmo
July 16 : "The Bling Ring? It’s Not for Keeps" by Chris Efessiou
July 16 : July 2013 Top 100 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter
July 11 : On the Air "Do Go-Givers Really Do Better In Today’s Economy?" with Bob Burg
July 9 : "The Day the Door Came Off the Hinges" by Chris Efessiou
July 4 : On the Air "Special Encore Presentation: Trust Works! - A Conversation with Ken Blanchard"
June 2013
June 28: June 2013 Top 100 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter
June 27: On the Air "Making a Difference in a Person's Life at Work and at Home" with Tammy Darvish
June 18: "When the Going Gets Rough, Go to This P.L.A.C.E." by Chris Efessiou
June 17: KidsOutAndAbout.com Reviews CDO Chief Daddy Officer by Christos Efessiou
June 15: "The Wedding Day Through a Father's Eyes" by Chris Efessiou on Huffington Post
June 14: The Wedding Day Through a Father's Eyes – Chris Efessiou on www.BridalGuide.com
June 13: On the Air "All Pro Dad" with Mark Merrill
June 11: What a Dad Wants "Father’s Day Dreams" Chris Efessiou in www.SheKnows.com
June 11: "The Summer Slumber: Managing Sleep, Work and Play" Chris Efessiou in KidzEdge Magazine
June 10: David Chavern, U.S. Chamber of Commerce EVP & COO, with Chris Efessiou on www.FreeEnterprise.com
June 10: Chris Efessiou on The Bill LuMaye Show, WPTF-AM
June 6: On the Air "Advancing Women to the Top" with David Chavern
June 5: Chris Efessiou on the Health, Wealth & Wisdom Radio Show, WMGG-AM [Start at 71:35]
June 4: "Understanding Your Authority – The Art of Negotiation" by Chris Efessiou
June 4: "Why Not Run Your Family Like a Business?" Chris Efessiou in SmartCEO Magazine
May 2013
May 31: Chris Efessiou on The Daily Wrap with Tara Nickerson on WZUS 101-FM
May 30: On the Air "Trust Works!" - A Conversation with Ken Blanchard
May 24: Chris Efessiou on the Michael Cohen Show on 1320 WILS-AM
May 23: On the Air "Becoming a Catalyst for Change" with Erin Gruwell
May 21: "Lead your Children on the Journey from Dependence to Independence" by Chris Efessiou
May 21: May 2013 Top 100 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter
May 21: CDO Chief Daddy Officer featured on TheCelebrityCafe.com
May 16: On the Air "Leadership on and off the field" with Ray Roberts
May 9: On the Air "The Secret to a Happy Family" with Bruce Feiler
May 5: The Art of Negotiation-Part 1 video appears in Start Today
May 2: On the Air "The Various Roles of Today's Grandparents" with Amy Goyer
April 2013
April 28: Balancing Work and Family with Chris Efessiou by Wayne Parker About.com
April 25: On the Air "How Dads Can Better Balance Life and Work" with Wayne Parker
April 24: April 2013 Top 100 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter – See top 25
April 18: On the Air "Teaching Good Money Habits with a Virtual Family Bank" with Bill Dwight
April 7: Straight Up with Chris appears in the Family Section of Family Updates
April 4: On the Air "The Importance of Women in Leadership" with Bettina Lawton, Esquire
April 3: Straight Up with Chris appears on Work at Home Daily
March 2013
March 25: March 2013 Top 100 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter – See top 25
March 21: On the Air "Living the American Dream" with Daniel Milstein
March 14: On the Air "Why Fatherhood Matters" with Vincent DiCaro
March 7: On the Air "Choosing the Perfect Career" with Nicholas Lore
February 2013
February 28: On the Air "The 5 Pillars of Business - Making Your Business Work For You" with Ralph Quintero
February 28: Speaking on The Art of Negotiation at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Center for Women in Business 2nd Annual Summit
February 21: On the Air "Detecting Deception and Nonverbal Behavior at Work and at Home" with Vanessa Van Edwards
February 14: On the Air "Personal Responsibility and Trust at Work and at Home" with Keith Ayers
February 12: Top 85 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter – See top 12
January 2013
January 31: On the Air "Collaboration vs. Teamwork: Lessons from Thomas Edison" with Sarah Miller Caldicott
January 29: Mentoring Is a Vital Ingredient in Corporate and Parental Leadership
January 28: Chris Efessiou Author Interview Podcast on BookGoodies.com
January 24: On the Air "Guide Your Children to Discover, Develop and Apply Their Full Potential" with Chris Ruisi
January 23: About.com Guide Gives 5-Star Review to CDO Chief Daddy Officer
January 17: On the Air "Performance at Work Cures Ills at Home - The Recovery of a Lifetime" with Chris & Mike Reis
January 14: Teach your Kids to Manage Money Before Debt Manages Them
January 12: January 2012 Top 100 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter – See top 10
January 10: On the Air "School Violence, Workplace Violence & Threat Assessment" with Mary Ellen O'Toole, PhD
December 2012
December 27: On the Air "What is your Parenting Style?" with David Benzel
December 20: On the Air "The Seed: Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and Work" with Jon Gordon
December 18: December 2012 Top 100 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter – See top 10
December 13: On the Air "The Value of Curiosity in the Growth of Companies and Children" with Timothy Chi
December 10: Chris Efessiou’s "Empowered Leadership" now in The Old School Parent Daily
December 9: Empowered Leadership at Work and at Home in Kidz Edge Magazine
December 6: On the Air "A Risk Management Approach to Raising Sexually Safe and Healthy Children" with Janet Rosenzweig
November 2012
November 29: On the Air "Preventing Child Abuse – A Call to Action" with James M. Hmurovich
November 22: On the Air "6 Essential Rules to Reduce Bullying" with Dr. Michele Borba - Previously aired and back by popular demand
November 17: Chris Efessiou, PhD now on Kidz Edge Magazine Panel of Experts
November 17: Top 100 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter – No. 7
November 15: Unless You Are a Cow, Don’t Follow The Herd – Leadership Tips For Work & Home
November 15: On the Air "Go from Good to Great in Business and at Home" with Meredith Bell
November 8: On the Air "6 Essential Rules to Reduce Bullying" with Dr. Michele Borba
November 1: On the Air "Competition, Camaraderie and Culture of Youth Sports" with Wayne Stofsky
October 2012
October 25: On the Air "Three Steps to Becoming the Ageless You" with Tom Fabbri
October 23: CDO Chief Daddy Officer is now a listed “Resource” on How to Raise a Teenager
October 19: Leadership Fundamentals Are Powerful Parenting Tools by Building Personal Strength
October 18: On the Air "How to Empower the Developing Teen Brain" with Dennis E. Coates, PhD
October 15: Top 100 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter – No. 7
October 15: Chris Efessiou on the Hot Seat on SmartCEO Magazine
October 11: On the Air "Be Your Better Self in the Boardroom and at Home" with Laurel Colless
October 10: Golden Egg – Strengthening Yourself for Life and Work
October 9: Maximize Your Personal ROI: Apply Business Skills to Personal Life
October 5: Lessons on Parenting from a Wise CEO by Meredith Bell
October 3: Loving Father ‘Leads’ His Daughter By Dennis Coates, PhD
September 2012
September 27: On the Air "Single Parenting: Pearls, Perils, and Impact on our Culture" with Andrea Morisette Grazzini
September 20: On the Air "The Citizen Father Project: Changing the Culture of Fathering" with Dr. William Doherty
September 19: New 5-Star Review of CDO Chief Daddy Officer
September 14: Top 100 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter – No. 8
September 13: On the Air with Pat Brown, Criminal Profiler and Author of How to Save Your Daughter's Life
September 6: On the Air “Give your Child the Ultimate Gift: Self-Esteem” with Sue Atkins
September 4: PRWeb “Criminal Profiler Pat Brown and Parenting Expert Sue Atkins will be Chris Efessiou's Featured Guests on…”
September 3: Blog Post “Leadership at Work and at Home Means Respecting and Fostering Independent Thought”
September 3: Top 100 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter – No. 73
September 1: Blog Post “Dare, Dream, Risk, and Lead”
August 2012
August 9: On the Air “Leveraging Culture for Business and Family Growth” with Sandra Vu Le, Esq.
August 2: On the Air “Child Digital Behavior and Digital Parenting” with Hilary DeCesare
July 2012
July 26: On the Air “Applying your Business Skills to the Business of Parenting” with David Blyer
July 19: On the Air “Bullies & Targets: Tips for Prevention and Intervention” with SuEllen Fried
July 13: CDO Chief Daddy Officer® on “Recommended Reading” list of the U. S. Chamber of Commerce Center for Women in Business
July 12: On the Air “Money Management 101: A Family Business Affair” with Gordon J. Bernhardt
July 11: Blog Post: “What a Father Really Wants…..A Note from My Daughter”
June 2012
June 28: On the Air "Challenge and Rewards Inherent in Growing a Business and Raising a Family" with Andy McNeill and Todd Bludworth
June 26: New Blog Post What a Father Really Wants..... A Note from My Daughter
June 21: On the Air "Unplugged Play: Is it just for children?" with Bobbi Conner
June 16: 1:00-3:00PM Meet the Author and Book Signing at Barnes & Noble Tysons Corner Mall, McLean, VA
June 14: On the Air "Developing a Culture of Championship Fathering" with Carey Casey
June 14: 7:00-9:00PM Meet the Author and Book Signing at Barnes & Noble Café in Bethesda, MD
June 14: 6:00-7:00PM Radio Broadcast from Barnes & Noble Café in Bethesda, MD
June 14: Northern Virginia Magazine: Chris Efessiou Talks About Book on Parenting
June 14: 11AM-12PM "The Business of Raising Children: A Father's Story" NBC NEWS 4 Midday
June 13: 8:15AM "Advice for Dads" on FOX5/WTTG-TV/Washington
June 12: 6:45AM TV Interview on WUSA9/CBS/Gannett Morning Show
May 2012
May 31: On the Air "Using your Business Skills to Improve Personal Relationships" with Burrow Hill
May 17: On the Air "Single Parenthood and Blended Families: Keys to Success" with Tom Watson
May 10: 6:00-9:00PM - Radio Broadcast and Book Signing at Barnes & Noble at the College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
April 2012
April 26: On the Air "Unopened Gifts" with James McPartland (aka "Mac")
April 19: On the Air "Negotiating with your Clients or your Children Using the Same Principles" with Dr. Matthew Cronin
April 12: On the Air "Be the Man Women Want and Need" with Scot Ferrell
March 2012
December 2011
Chris will be at Barnes & Noble book signing events in the Washington, DC area.
November 2011
Chris will be teaching his Cardinal Rules of Negotiating at the School of Management.
October 2011
Chris will be speaking at the Capital Speakers Club on the Time is Now teaching why it is important not to take your eye off what is important in your parenting.
What Previous Guests Are Saying
"Chris and I had a great time talking about building trust when I was a guest on his show. He is a generous and welcoming host and has a true knack for bringing out the best in his guests, to the benefit of his listeners.
Thanks, Chris!"
Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager® and Trust Works!
"I've had the opportunity to be interviewed by many reporters, editors and talk show hosts. None have had a better grasp of the subject matter or listened and responded to my answers in a way that not only clarified my key points but also contributed to a better program. Chris is simply a great interviewer. Period."
Steve Cody, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Peppercomm
"Chris is a master of seeing the big picture and connecting the responsibilities of business to the responsibilities of parenting. My experience as his guest was excellent and included lively discussion about personal definitions of success and the challenges facing young women in today's demanding business environment. Hats off to Chris for his willingness to share his wisdom with his listeners."
Susan Smith Blakely, Esquire,
Author Best Friends at the Bar
"Being a guest on “Straight up With Chris” was truly a rewarding experience. Chris was so professional and talented as a radio show host, and I appreciated his amazing host ethics. His interview style is light-hearted, yet he ensures that the serious points of interest are discussed. Chris is truly about the guest and the listeners, and not himself. I highly recommend this show to anyone interested in business and/or family matters!"
Lauren Galley, President of Girls Above Society
"Chris is one of those rare interviewers who makes you forget you’re doing an interview. He is connected, present, authentic and creates an atmosphere where you feel as if you’re sitting on the couch having a chat. I have great admiration for him as a father, entrepreneur and game changer! Chris, you’re a gem!"
Maimah Karmo, President & CEO, Tigerlily Foundation
"What a great pleasure and honor to be on Chris' show. As a frequent talk show guest, it's easy for me to tell when the host has read the book, is prepared, and can gear the information to the interests of their audience. Chris certainly does that, and he also has a terrific way of engaging the guest that brings out their best. Chris is a pro - a true pro!"
Bob Burg, coauthor of The Go-Giver
"Chris Efessiou blends qualities rarely found in one professional: elegance and warmth, sophistication and down-to-earth presence. In radio, Chris has found a gift he now shares abundantly. To be his guest is to be honored with attentive listening, intelligent reflection, and gracious facilitation. Prepared and personable, Chris makes it effortless for the visitor to relax and reflect – so rare in media today."
Beth Onufrak, Ph.D., Clinical Child Psychologist, DrBethKids.com
"I thoroughly enjoyed being a guest on Chris’s show to discuss teaching kids good money habits. Not only does Chris have a comfortable and intelligent interviewing style, his preparation is top notch. Chris takes the time to fully understand what each guest is all about. In our case, Chris spent an hour touring and discussing FamZoo's online virtual family bank with me in a pre-meeting. It was a first class experience from start to finish."
Bill Dwight, Founder & Chief Dad, FamZoo.com
"I was a guest on Chris Efessiou’s talk show Straight Up with Chris. I do hundreds of shows per year but what attracted me to Chris was his impressive reviews and reputation. I was not disappointed. He had done his research and made the conversation interesting. I could not have asked for a more attentive and knowledgeable host. Thanks for having me on the show, I look forward to speaking again after I write my next book."
Daniel Milstein, Founder & CEO
Gold Star Mortgage Financial, Author
"Chris Efessiou is one of the few genuine media personalities. His warmth, open-mindedness and knowledge comes through in his interviews and it is no wonder he has such a loyal following. Working with Chris and having a fascinating discussion for listeners was effortless due to his charisma. I hope to work with him again."
Vanessa Van Edwards, Author and Behavioral Investigator, ScienceofPeople.org
"I had the delightful experience recently of being a guest on Chris Efessiou’s radio show “Straight Up with Chris.” Most organizations invest a lot in helping employees learn to communicate more effectively, resolve conflict and be better leaders. It was a great experience for me to relate two of the most important attributes of great leadership – personal responsibility and trust building ability – to being a better parent. Chris is a great host and interviewer. His questions were very insightful and made it easy for me to relate my experiences to both business and parenthood. Thanks again Chris for a great experience."
Keith Ayers, Founder & CEO
Intégro Leadership Institute, Author
"Chris is a true professional who is a master of his craft. When being interviewed and interacting with him you feel at ease, comfortable and engaged. He does his homework and is a skilled and interested show host. What a pleasure to be a guest on his show. Anxiously awaiting my next opportunity to participate."
Ted Rubin, Chief Social Media Marketing Officer,
Collective Bias
"Chris, your show is a tribute to your knowledge and experience in the business world. Many kudos!"
William Storms, MD, Listener from Colorado Springs, CO
"It was such a pleasure working with you! Bar none, your Tweets and FB posts are the best I've ever seen from a host. You did great research. You are a true professional. Thanks again for a great experience on your show."
Sarah Miller Caldicott, Great grandniece of Thomas Edison, CEO Power Patterns
"It was such a pleasure being on your program. What I appreciated most, was the critical points that you brought out about reading people for signs of dangerousness and why it is so important to do it the right way. Talking with you is not an interview. It is a delightful conversation, in-depth and meaningful, that can go on for hours. I hope your wonderful audience felt that way as well. The time went by too fast. I only hope we can do it again."
Dr. Mary Ellen O’Toole, Senior FBI Profiler (ret),
Author Dangerous Instincts
"Thank you so much for the opportunity to be a guest on your program. It was a privilege to be the recipient of your marvelous interviewing style. I was so impressed with the research that you did prior to the interview and the pre-show discussion that we had. You have spoiled me for all future radio interviews! The quality of your audience and their questions revealed a lot about your program."
SuEllen Fried, Founder BullySafeUSA.com