USA Today, Wall Street Journal and Amazon Bestselling Author on Change and Mindful Leadership
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Christopher James Masiello
Chris Masiello has spent more than four decades building and leading businesses across real estate, financial services, and private capital. He serves as Chairman of The Masiello Group — one of Northern New England's most respected real estate and homeownership services companies — and as Chairman and Trustee of MFC Investco, the Masiello family's private investment platform focused on long-term capital stewardship and philanthropy.
A USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon bestselling author, Chris writes about leadership, personal growth, and navigating change with intention. His books have reached readers around the world, and his work has been featured by ABC affiliates, the Wall Street Journal, and other regional and national outlets.
Outside of work, Chris is committed to physical fitness and the practices he writes about including meditation, mindfulness, and Reiki. He is an avid historian and finds his greatest joy spending time with his two daughters and their families.
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Chris has led one of Northern New England's most enduring real estate organizations while building a body of work that extends well beyond business — as a bestselling author, media contributor, and advocate for mindful leadership.
Bestselling Author of Change: Short & Simple, Mindful Mondays and Co-Author of Mind-Stirring Business Secrets
Recognized as a Bestseller on USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Barnes & Noble and Amazon
Power 200 Top Executive | T3 Sixty
Trendsetter Award | RISMedia
200 Most Influential Residential Real Estate Industry Leaders | Swanepoel
What matters most to Chris isn't the recognition, it's the impact. On the businesses he's built, the people he's led, and the readers who've found something useful in his work.
Practical wisdom from four decades of leading, learning, and getting it wrong the right way. Three books. One through-line: how to lead well, grow deliberately, and build something that lasts.
Change: Short & Simple
Mind-Stirring Business Secrets
Mindful Mondays
Each book is a different entry point into the same conversation — one Chris has been having with leaders, teams, and readers for decades.
The Science of Serendipity: Creating Conditions for Chance Encounters and Unexpected Opportunities
In our pursuit of goals and ambitions, we often focus on strategy and planning, but sometimes, the most extraordinary opportunities arise from chance encounters and unexpected events. This phenomenon, known as serendipity, can play a pivotal role in our personal and professional lives. But how can we create conditions that foster these fortuitous moments? Let's […]
From Vision to Action: Developing Effective Strategies for Achieving Long-Term Goals
Introduction Achieving long-term goals can often feel daunting. While having a vision is the first step towards success, turning that vision into reality requires more than wishful thinking. It demands a strategic approach and well-defined action plans. This blog will explore how to develop effective strategies that bridge the gap between your vision and tangible […]
Embracing the Stretch: How to Thrive in Your Growth Zone
In our personal and professional lives, the concept of comfort, stretch, and panic zones is integral to understanding how we can grow and achieve our full potential. In exploring these psychological spaces, we can identify where you are and how to optimally push into your stretch zone for maximum growth without tipping into the overwhelming […]
