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“Fun. Smart. Practical.”
Whether you’re planning a small executive retreat or searching for a dynamic keynote speaker for your annual conference, Chester Elton is a highly sought-after New York Times best-selling author and business strategist who brings energy, substance, and real-world experience to your stage! On October 10, 2025, he was named to Inc.’s 2025 Top 50 Leadership & Management Experts list.
“For the better part of two decades, I’ve devoted my life’s work to helping create workplaces where employees feel engaged, enabled, and energized, and know that what they do matters and makes a difference.” ~ Chester Elton
Chester Elton is one of today’s most influential thought leaders in workplace culture, leadership, and employee engagement. As co-author of multiple New York Times bestselling books — including All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, and Anxiety at Work — his work has been translated into 30 languages, with almost two million copies sold globally.
Elton’s work is supported by research with more than 850,000 working adults, revealing the proven secrets behind high-performance cultures and teams.
Dubbed the “Apostle of Appreciation” by Canada’s Globe and Mail, Chester has appeared on NBC’s Today, CNN, ABC, and CBS’s 60 Minutes, and his work has been featured in The New York Times, Fast Company, and The Wall Street Journal. He provides real solutions to leaders looking to build exceptional workplace cultures and foster team resilience.
Chester is a certified executive coach with the Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Leadership program and a proud member of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches group. He is co-founder of The Culture Works, a global consultancy that advises clients such as American Express, The World Bank, and Zoox/Amazon.
Chester is most proud to be the father of four exceptional children, a devoted grandfather to four, and a husband to his amazing wife, Heidi.
Chester – You were the “WOW” at our conference. Your “All In” principles aligned to every aspect of our key messaging and reinforced the effectiveness of this approach. We can’t wait to continue this momentum and enthusiasm.
– Lynn Leblanc, Head of Strategic Planning, Aetna
While most leaders understand their most reliable competitive advantage comes from their people, few know how to get their teams “all in”—convincing employees to buy into the strategy they’ve put forward.
Chester offers managers at all levels specific how-tos for each step, and tells fascinating stories of leaders in action that vividly depict just how these powerful methods can be implemented.
Designed for senior leaders and managers (can be tailored to include all employees), Chester Elton has presented on culture and engagement to corporate audiences and conferences worldwide. The session is always customized to an organization’s specific cultural challenges based on pre-calls, interviews, and research.
96% of executives cite poor collaboration as the main source of workplace failures. How can we lead teams to improved performance given the volatility and challenges teams face today, including: increased speed of change, the need to work more cross-functionally, the emergence of more remote, global & gig workers, and the rise of Millennials & Gen Z.
Chester’s research shows that a set of disciplines makes the biggest difference. He helps manage generational differences, speed productivity, inspire innovation and robust debate, and create true alignment around customers.
Designed for audiences of all levels—from individual contributors to CEOs—Chester Elton has presented on teamwork to corporate audiences and conferences worldwide. The session is always customized to an organization’s specific cultural challenges based on pre-calls, interviews, and research.
Leadership is about people, but many managers get so busy they lose sight of those who deliver the results. The best leaders have high expectations for their team members while also creating environments where their people know the plan, are focused on areas that need attention, and feel appreciated for every step forward.
The payoffs in getting this right come not only in leaders boosting performance and morale, but in gaining a better understanding of their team members, how they are contributing, and what more they have to give.
Designed for senior leaders and managers (can be tailored to include all employees), Chester Elton has presented on leadership issues to corporate audiences and conferences worldwide. The session is always customized to an organization’s specific culture challenges based on pre-calls, interviews, and research.
Don’t just inspire your audience—transform them. Chester Elton’s keynotes combine global expertise with actionable insights that stick long after the applause ends.
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