Chester Elton

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 1 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 coauthor of multiple award-winning, bestselling 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 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 #3 among the world’s top leadership experts and #3 for organizational culture. He is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches and is a Thinkers50 Coaching Award winner. Elton is the cofounder of The Culture Works and a board member of Camp Corral, a nonprofit 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.