Chester Elton

One of today’s most influential voices in workplace trends, Chester Elton has spent over 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. His work is supported by research with more than 850,000 working adults, revealing the proven secrets behind high-performance cultures and teams.

Elton has been called the “Apostle of Appreciation” by Canada’s Globe and Mail and “creative and refreshing” by the New York Times. He is a #1 bestselling author, known for co-authoring multiple award-winning leadership books, including "All In," "The Carrot Principle," "Leading with Gratitude," and "Anxiety at Work." His books have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide. Publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, and the New York Times often quote Elton. He has appeared on prominent media platforms like NBC’s Today, CNN, ABC, MSNBC, NPR, and CBS’s 60 Minutes.

Elton is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches and a recipient of the prestigious Thinkers50 Coaching Award. He is consistently ranked among the world’s top leadership and organizational culture experts. Elton co-founded The Culture Works, a global consultancy, and is a board member of Camp Corral, a non-profit organization providing free summer camps for children of wounded or fallen military heroes. He serves as a leadership consultant and executive coach to firms such as American Express, AT&T, Avis Budget Group, and Procter & Gamble.

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