Called the “apostle of appreciation,” by the Globe and Mail, Canada’s largest newspaper and “creative and refreshing” by The New York Times, Chester Elton is co-author of several successful leadership books. The Carrot Principle by Simon & Schuster has been a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller and The 24-Carrot Manager has been called a “must read for modern-day managers” by Larry King of CNN. The Invisible Employee also made The New York Times bestseller list. Elton’s books have been translated into over 20 languages and have sold over a million copies worldwide.
As a motivation expert, Chester has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company magazine and The New York Times and has been featured on CNN, ABC Money Matters, MSNBC, National Public Radio and 60 Minutes. A sought after speaker and recognition consultant, Chester is Senior Vice President of the Carrot Culture division of the O.C. Tanner Recognition Company.
Chester has spoken to delighted audiences from Seattle to Singapore and from Toronto to Istanbul. In 2005, he was the highest rated speaker at the National Society for Human Resource Management Annual Conference (Bill Cosby was the number two rated speaker). He serves as a recognition consultant to Fortune 100 firms such as DHL, KPMG, Wal-Mart and Avis Budget Group.
Chester Elton, best-selling author of The Carrot Principle, is available through IMG Speakers Bureau for speaking engagements. Chester Elton is also available for corporate meetings and events, business seminars, panel discussions, and much more. Please contact IMG Speakers at 212-774-6735 or speakers@imgworld.com for more information on booking Chester Elton.
Testimonials
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I would recommend Chester for any company that's really looking to change or enhance their culture.
-- Hard Rock Cafe International
High energy...he's fun... he's the best keynote we've ever had! I can't say enough good things about Chester!
-- Joe's Crab Shack
You were simply outstanding. Specifically, your suggestions on low-cost-no-cost appreciation were well-worth stealing. Thank you for inspiring and entertaining us, for making us laugh and for making us sing. We have been talking about how much we thoroughly enjoyed the show, for you are quite a performer -- delivering both steak and sizzle. Thank you forever, on behalf of all who were inspired.
-- Mayor of Michigan
Chester’s presentation was very insightful and really hammered home the point that recognition is such an effective way to engage the hearts and minds of an entire workforce. Every employee likes to be acknowledged, but one of the most important points that Chester raised, was the vital role that each manager plays in communicating this and effectively delivering this recognition to each and every one of their employees.
-- First Direct/HSBC


