Surprises are good for birthdays, not for business
Eliminate the surprises for your team. Chester Elton joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why successful business teams like to celebrate but they don't like surprises.
More interviews with Chester Elton
What the new team members expect from management
How to motivate the new, dynamic team
Delivering the right application of positive management
How are your soft skills as a manager of people?
Are your innovation teams diverse enough?
Articles by Chester Elton
Class of 2013: Remember What You Learned in Fifth Grade
Chester Elton gives advice for graduating class of 2013.
Five Ways to Communicate Better with your Employees
Are you communicating well with your team and employees? Here are some tips to get you where you need to be with your communication skills from Chester Elton.
What's My Boss Thinking When I...?
Here are several different scenarios that you may face in the workplace. Chester Elton provides the possible opinion of your boss regarding the situation.
The Global Carrot: Will Garrett the Carrot Get Snagged in Customs?
Does employee recognition have the same effect globally as it does in the U.S. and Canada? Find out from Chester Elton's research.
Carrots in Cleats
Chester Elton tells a story about a coach turning his team around to inspire you to recognize the employees at your small business.