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Chester Elton

Best-Selling Author, The Carrot Principle

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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

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 and is an in-demand speaker the world over.

Elton’s books have been translated into over 20 languages and have sold more than a million copies worldwide. The Carrot Principle by Simon & Schuster has been a regular New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, and 24-Carrot Manager has been called a “must read for modern-day managers” by Larry King. The Orange Revolution was the number one selling business book in the United States according to the Wall Street Journal.

As a motivation expert, Chester has been featured in The Financial Times,Washington Post, Fast Company and the New York Times. He has been featured on 60 Minutes, CNN, ABC’s Money Matters, MSNBC and National Public Radio.

Chester has spoken to delighted audiences from Seattle to Singapore and from Toronto to Istanbul. He holds the acclaim of being 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 an employee engagement consultant to firms such as Pepsi, American Express, Madison Square Garden, Avis Budget Group and Texas Roadhouse.

However, he is most proud to be the father of four exceptional children.

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.

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