Gratitude: The Leadership Superpower You’re Not Using (But Should)

How do you build a great culture? Join Adam Strong as he sits down with Chester Elton—five-times New York Times bestselling author, acclaimed leadership and culture coach (ranked #4 globally), and trusted advisor to major brands like Procter & Gamble, Pepsi, Amex, and Avis. Chester shares his unique journey from sales to becoming a leading voice on employee engagement and workplace culture. In this dynamic conversation, Adam and Chester delve into the power of creating a great culture. They explore how effective communication, intentional gratitude, and a deep understanding of people drive business success and foster lasting change—both in organisations and in life. Learn how to scale and exit faster by applying to join our waitlist for our next cohort to the game changers inner circle business mastermind go to https://bit.ly/business-mastermind-waitlist for more info Key Takeaways: Mindset Transformation: Leaders evolve by shifting from managing tasks to inspiring excellence Over-Communication in Crisis: Consistent, transparent dialogue builds trust and diminishes fear. Culture of Gratitude: Regularly celebrating small wins significantly boosts team morale and engagement. Intentional Leadership: Knowing your team’s unique motivators is crucial for sustained success. Legacy Through Culture: Great leaders create environments where people thrive, leaving a lasting positive impact. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chester Elton and His Journey 03:07 The Importance of Communication in Times of Crisis 06:09 The Role of Gratitude in Leadership 09:03 Understanding Employee Engagement and Performance 11:48 Tools for Inspiring Performance and Building Culture 14:50 The Psychology Behind Gratitude and Leadership 18:07 Practical Tools for Leaders to Foster Gratitude 21:02 Challenges in Practicing Gratitude in Leadership 27:12 Encouragement in Leadership 31:42 The Rule of Three in Business Culture 36:36 Recognising When to Step Back as a Leader 41:26 Applying the Three E's for Business Success 46:30 Final Thoughts on Gratitude and Leadership 🙏 How To Support The Business Strategist 🎙️ If this is the first time you’re listening congrats, if you like today’s episode please subscribe, listen and leave a review on 👉 Apple, Spotify ABOUT THE GUEST Website: https://chesterelton.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chesterelton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chester.elton/?hl=en-gb ABOUT THE HOST LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamistrong Learn how to scale fast by taking the business growth quiz: https://howtogrowabusiness.scoreapp.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/adamstrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices