The Apostle of Appreciation
“The best cultures, leaders and teams all have a foundation in gratitude.”
Chester Elton is one of today’s most influential thought leaders in workplace culture, leadership, and employee engagement.
Chester Elton
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Over the years, Chester has partnered with renowned organizations to develop high-performance cultures that drive innovation and employee satisfaction. As co-author of multiple award-winning and New York Times bestselling books—including All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, The Best Team Wins, and Anxiety at Work. His work has been translated into 30 languages, with almost two million copies sold globally.
Recognized for his provocative and inspiring leadership insights, Chester has appeared on NBC’s Today, CNN, ABC, MSNBC, and CBS’s 60 Minutes. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Fast Company, and The Wall Street Journal. Dubbed the “Apostle of Appreciation” by Canada’s Globe and Mail, Chester provides real solutions to leaders looking to build exceptional workplace cultures and foster team resilience.
Chester is a recipient of the prestigious Thinkers 50 Coaching Award, recognizing him as one of the world’s top 50 leadership coaches. He is a certified executive coach with the Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Leadership (SCL) program and a proud member of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches group.
His coaching methodology enhances leadership effectiveness through one-on-one sessions, 360-degree feedback, and stakeholder involvement, helping leaders identify opportunity gaps and make their strongest contributions.
Chester is co-founder of The Culture Works, a global consultancy that advises clients such as American Express, The World Bank, Zoox/Amazon, and Astor Chocolate. He also serves on the advisory board of One Kind Act a Day, whose mission is to make kindness a daily habit.
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.
Build Then Bless Is Simply an Expression of Gratitude Through Giving
Chester sees Build Then Bless as a chance for many people to each do a small part—together creating a big impact. To him, it’s about giving as many people as possible a “good minute” in their lives, because sometimes that’s all it takes. It’s a moment where someone knows that another person cared enough to send “a small gift of their time and treasure.”
“Our Work Is Centered on Gratitude”
Chester’s connection to Build Then Bless stems from over 25 years of preaching and teaching the power of gratitude in the business world. He has witnessed how gratitude can transform both cultures and individuals for the better.
As the author of 17 books—including several New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers—his work has sold over 1.6 million copies in 30 languages. Chester has shared this message in more than 40 countries around the world.
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