Free Expert Briefing

"General praise has no impact."

Chester Elton

Gratitude isn't soft.
It's how the best leaders get results.

Join Chester Elton for a free 60-minute briefing on the business case for gratitude. Drawing on his research with Adrian Gostick and their books The Carrot Principle and Leading with Gratitude, Chester shows why gratitude came out as the top driver of engagement, why the best leaders pair high standards with regular thanks, and four rules for recognition that changes performance: do it now, do it often, be specific and be sincere. Then bring your questions.

Led by expert Chester Elton
Coauthor of Leading with Gratitude
Tuesday, March 2, 2027 · 11 AM⁠–⁠12 PM PT · 1⁠–⁠2 PM CT · 2⁠–⁠3 PM ET 60 minutes Live on Microsoft Teams Live translated captions Free
The Carrot Principle Leading with Gratitude

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Who it’s forManagers and leaders who want more from their teams.

What you’ll walk away with

  1. 1Why gratitude drives engagement, trust and retention, based on Chester and Adrian Gostick's research
  2. 2How the best leaders stay demanding and still lead with gratitude
  3. 3Four rules for recognition that changes performance
  4. 4Simple daily habits that make recognition part of how your team works

How the 60 minutes work

1

Hear the ideas

The expert walks through the key ideas from a new book or piece of research.

2

Ask your questions

Bring your questions for the live Q&A.

3

Put it to work

Leave with ideas you can use right away.

What we’ll cover

What the Research Shows

  • Gratitude, engagement, trust and retention
  • Formal recognition versus everyday appreciation

Demanding and Grateful

  • Why high standards and regular thanks go together
  • Lessons from Alan Mulally and Texas Roadhouse

Recognition That Changes Behavior

  • Do it now, do it often, be specific and be sincere
  • Small daily habits that stick
Save your seatTuesday, March 2, 2027 · 11 AM⁠–⁠12 PM PT · 1⁠–⁠2 PM CT · 2⁠–⁠3 PM ET
About the Expert
Chester Elton

Chester Elton

Coauthor of Leading with Gratitude

Chester Elton is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a Thinkers50 executive coach and an advisor to leadership teams on culture, recognition and gratitude. With Adrian Gostick, he cofounded The Culture Works and has spent more than two decades studying what makes great workplaces, drawing on research with more than 1 million working adults. Their books include The Carrot Principle, All In, Leading with Gratitude, Anxiety at Work and The Best Team Wins, with more than 1.5 million copies sold in 30 languages.

Books by Chester Elton
The Carrot Principle The Carrot Principle
Leading with Gratitude Leading with Gratitude
Anxiety at Work Anxiety at Work