S. Chris Edmonds

1. Chris Edmonds is the founder and CEO of The Purposeful Culture Group. For nearly three decades, industry-leading executives have sought Edmonds out to help them build and sustain values-aligned cultures that are purposeful, positive, and productive. Recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s 100 great leadership speakers and one of the top 100 employee engagement experts online, he has established himself as a leading expert on corporate culture and leadership.

When it comes to improving workplace cultures, Edmonds cut his teeth in the trenches, through 15 years of leading and managing teams. Realizing he had a knack and a passion for getting people on the same page and working well together, Edmonds launched his consultancy in 1990. A few years later, he also became a highly regarded senior consultant. He is the author or co-author of seven books, including the Amazon best-sellers "Good Comes First" (2021) with Mark S. Babbitt, "The Culture Engine" (2014), and the bestseller "Leading at a Higher Level" co-authored.

Today, Edmonds is a sought-after speaker, author, and executive consultant. His presentations are notably interactive, focusing on active engagement with proven practices, and tailored to meet the specific needs of each audience with practical examples and a step-by-step approach. He has spoken to clients across various industries, enhancing metrics such as employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and overall profitability. His topics, including "Driving Results with an Organizational Constitution," address how leaders can design their desired culture. His work is frequently featured by global news outlets such as SmartBrief, The Wall Street Journal, People, and The Economist. Within 18 months of implementing Edmonds' proven culture refinement process, clients realize gains of 40% in employee engagement, 40% in customer satisfaction, and 35% in results and profits.