Chester Elton is a #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author and an expert in organizational culture, employee engagement, and leadership. With over two decades of experience, Elton has helped leaders inspire their teams to align with strategy, vision, and values. His engaging talks provide actionable solutions to foster strong workplace cultures, drive innovation, and enhance employee well-being. His insights are backed by research involving over one million working adults, revealing the key principles behind high-performance teams.

Elton, known as the “Apostle of Appreciation,” has co-authored several award-winning leadership books, including All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, and Anxiety at Work. His work has been featured in prominent media outlets like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Fast Company, and he has appeared on NBC’s Today, CNN, and CBS’s 60 Minutes. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold nearly two million copies worldwide.

A Thinkers 50 Coaching Award winner and member of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches, Elton co-founded The Culture Works, a global consultancy. He also serves on the advisory boards of Ability, a non-profit supporting individuals with disabilities, and One Kind Act a Day, a kindness-driven organization. In his personal life, he is a proud husband, father of four, and grandfather of four.