Chester Elton is one of today’s most influential voices in workplace trends. He has spent two decades helping clients engage their employees to execute on strategy, vision, and values. Chester Elton is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches and is a Thinkers 50 Coaching Award winner. 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.
Elton 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. He is often quoted in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company and the New York Times. Elton has also appeared on NBC’s Today, CNN, ABC, MSNBC, National Public Radio and CBS’s 60 Minutes.
The co-author of multiple award-winning bestselling leadership books including All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude and Anxiety at Work, Elton’s books have become global resources. They have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold over a million copies worldwide.
Elton is the co-founder of The Culture Works with Adrian Gostick. Renowned experts on leadership, culture, and teamwork, Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick are available to speak individually or together. A sought-after lecturer around the world, Chester Elton is ranked in the Top 10 Global Gurus in Leadership and Organisational Culture in the world. In his engaging talks, he offers practical solutions for cultivating strong cultures, increasing employee engagement, and achieving success. Elton’s positive message of empowerment has become a sought-after resource. With his wealth of knowledge and experience, speaker Chester Elton helps leaders navigate the challenges of today’s business world and achieve their goals.
When not writing or speaking on workplace culture, Elton spends his time with his wife Heidi. Together they work with Camp Corral, an organisation that funds summer camps for military families kids, Mentors International, Ability Beyond and the World Bank on their faith-based partnerships to end world poverty.
