Chester Elton
Empathetic Leadership: Building Stronger Workplace Relationships
Chester Elton
Show Notes
Empathetic Leadership: Building Stronger Workplace Relationships
In this episode of The Work Positive Podcast, host Joey Faucette talks to Chester Elton, the Co-Author of multiple best-selling books, including "The Carrot Principle" and "Anxiety at Work." Chester is also the co-founder of The Culture Works, a global training company that helps organizations create high-performance teams and increase employee engagement.
The conversation begins with Chester discussing the importance of recognizing and addressing anxiety in the workplace. He shares his experience with anxiety and his lessons from it. Chester also talks about the impact of loneliness on employees and the importance of leaders creating a sense of belonging and community.
Joey and Chester then dive into the topic of empathy in leadership. Chester shares examples of some of the most empathetic and compassionate leaders he's studied, including Alan Mulally of Ford Motor Company and Ken Chenault of American Express. They discuss how empathy can be expressed differently, including creating a culture of collaboration and co-creation.
Key takeaways from this episode include:
- Recognizing and addressing anxiety in the workplace is important for employee well-being and performance.
- Loneliness can be a significant issue for employees, and leaders should create a sense of belonging and community.
- Empathy in leadership can be expressed in different ways, including collaboration and co-creation.
- As a leader, it's essential to think about the kind of legacy you want to leave and ask yourself if you're the leader you want to be.
Connect with Chester:
Website: https://thecultureworks.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chesterelton/
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Chester Elton
Author | Anxiety at Work
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 is co-author of the multiple award-winning bestselling leadership books including All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude and Anxiety at Work. His books have been translated in more than 30 languages and have sold more than 1.6 million copies worldwide. Elton is often quoted in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company and the New York Times. He has appeared on NBC’s Today, CNN, ABC, MSNBC, National Public Radio and CBS’s 60 Minutes.
In 2022, the Global Gurus research organization ranked him No. 3 among the world’s top leadership experts and No. 3 for organizational culture. He is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches and is a Thinkers 50 Coaching Award winner. Elton is the co-founder of The Culture Works and a board member of Camp Corral, a non-profit for the children of wounded and fallen military heroes. He serves as a leadership consultant and coach to firms such as American Express, The World Bank, Zoox, Momofuku, and the New Jersey Devils of the NHL.
He is most proud to be the father of four exceptional children, three delightful grandchildren, and married to the amazing Heidi for 40 years.
