The Power of Praise: Chester Elton on Building a Winning Culture

Can a simple “thank you” transform your workplace? According to Chester Elton, yes — and it’s backed by decades of research.In this episode of Chats with Jason, bestselling author Chester Elton (The Carrot Principle, Leading With Gratitude) unpacks how the power of praise drives real business results — from higher employee engagement to better retention and legendary workplace cultures.💡 What you’ll learn:✅ Why recognition fails in most companies — and how to fix it✅ Real-life rituals top leaders use to make praise stick✅ Stories from brands like American Express, Pepsi, and Texas Roadhouse✅ The surprising ROI of leading with gratitude (and why it’s NOT “soft”)✅ Practical ways to embed recognition into your daily leadership styleIf you want to attract top talent, keep your best people, and build a culture where everyone thrives — this conversation is your roadmap.📈 Culture eats strategy for breakfast — praise is the fuel that makes your culture win.00:00 Introduction: The Power of Praise01:00 Meet Chester Elton: The Apostle of Appreciation04:01 The Importance of Timely Recognition08:16 Building a Legendary Culture13:37 Rituals and Cadence in Culture Building16:53 Overcoming Excuses for Recognition18:29 The Importance of Positive Reinforcement18:56 The Sacred 60: A Case Study in Recognition20:02 Recognition Programs: Pros and Cons22:24 Transformative Power of Gratitude in the Workplace24:28 The Role of Kindness in Leadership25:49 Connecting with Thought Leaders27:03 Navigating Hybrid and Remote Workplaces29:25 Building a Culture of Gratitude31:59 Final Thoughts and Personal StoriesWant more insights on transforming your business? 🚀&nbsp;🔔🔥 Hit That Subscribe Button NOW!🎯 Share These Game-Changing Tips with Your Network!👍💭 Like and comment —we'd love to hear your thoughts!Follow Jason S Bradshaw:Website: https://jasonsbradshaw.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsbradshaw/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonsbradshawInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonsbradshaw/Twitter/X: https://x.com/jasonsbradshawFollow Chester Elton:&nbsp;Personal Website: https://chesterelton.com/The Culture Works Website: https://thecultureworks.com/Podcast: https://thecultureworks.com/podcast/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chesterelton/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChesterEltonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chester.elton/X/Twitter: https://x.com/chestereltonTiktok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chester.elton" rel="noopener noreferrer"...