Chester Elton

Author, Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker

New York Times bestselling author Chester Elton creates custom, dynamic presentations based on research and interviews with your planning team. He shares data as a foundation, memorable case studies, and specific tools and how-tos that help create high-performing organizational cultures. His talks are designed to: ● Enhance each participant’s role as a powerful leader, break down silos, and foster greater collaboration and communication within teams. ● Drive overall employee engagement so leaders understand they are in control of their cultures, and they have the most influence to improve employee engagement and build loyalty during rapidly changing times. Chester Elton’s presentations are custom designed with elements from the most requested keynotes summarized below. Concepts and data are gathered from more than 20 years researching and consulting with high-performing organizations—including leadership best-practices, enhancing resilience at work, fostering greater collaboration, and spurring innovation and positive change management.

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About Chester

Author, Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker

Chester Elton is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

One of today’s most influential voices in workplace trends, Chester Elton has spent two decades helping clients engage their employees to execute on strategy, vision, and values. In his provocative, inspiring, and always entertaining talks, Elton provides real solutions to leaders looking to build culture, drive innovation, and enhance wellness. Elton’s work is supported by research with more than one million working adults, revealing the proven secrets behind high-performance cultures and teams. 

He has been called the “Apostle of Appreciation” by Canada’s Globe and Mail, “creative and refreshing‚” by the New York Times, and a “must read for modern managers” by CNN. Elton is co-author of the multiple award-winning bestselling leadership books including All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude and Anxiety at Work. His books have been translated in more than 30 languages and have sold more than 1.6 million copies worldwide. Elton is often quoted in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company and the New York Times. He has appeared on NBC’s Today, CNN, ABC, MSNBC, National Public Radio and CBS’s 60 Minutes.

 

In 2022, the Global Gurus research organization ranked him No. 3 among the world’s top leadership experts and No. 3 for organizational culture. He is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches and is a Thinkers 50 Coaching Award winner. Elton is the co-founder of The Culture Works and a board member of Camp Corral, a non-profit for the children of wounded and fallen military heroes. He serves as a leadership consultant and coach to firms such as American Express, The World Bank, Zoox, Momofuku, and the New Jersey Devils of the NHL.

 

He is most proud to be the father of four exceptional children, three delightful grandchildren, and married to the amazing Heidi for 40 years.

 

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