Chester Elton is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Business Author, Organizational Culture, Employee Engagement, and Leadership Expert.

One of today's most influential voices in workplace trends, 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 one 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 co-authored 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. The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company, and the New York Times often quote Elton. He has appeared on NBC's Today, CNN, ABC, MSNBC, NPR, and CBS's 60 Minutes.

Elton is a Marshall Goldsmith's 100 Coaches member and a Thinkers 50 Coaching Award winner. He's consistently ranked among the world's top leadership and organizational culture experts. Elton co-founded The Culture Works, a global consultancy, and is a board member of Camp Corral, a non-profit for the children of wounded and fallen military heroes. He is a leadership consultant and executive coach to firms such as American Express, The World Bank, Zoox, Momofuku, MetroHealth, McKee Foods, and the New Jersey Devils of the NHL.

He is most proud to be the father of four exceptional children and three delightful grandchildren and married to the amazing Heidi for 40 years.