# E49: The Power of Compassionate Leaders: Reflections on Chester Elton

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Podcast: [Infuse Compassion](https://stenobird.com/podcast/infuse-compassion-7084855)
Published: 2026-01-06T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Who are the leaders who had the most profound impact on you? This is one of the questions Amy and Mark discuss as they reflect on their conversation with Chester Elton. Chester pointed out that leaders play three key roles: coach, teacher, and mentor. In this episode we cover: - The importance of these three roles in leaders. - Examples of these three roles for leaders. - The importance for leaders to care enough to know their people. - A mantra Chester shared from his father after we finished recording. We also share some of our favorite statements Chester has made in his social media posts and speeches. Join us for a look at the incredible power of compassionate leaders. Chester Elton is one of today’s most influential thought leaders in workplace culture, leadership, and employee engagement. Over the years, Chester has partnered with renowned organizations to develop high-performance cultures that drive innovation and employee satisfaction. As co-author of multiple award-winning and New York Times bestselling books—including All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, The Best Team Wins, and Anxiety at Work—his work has been translated into 30 languages, with almost two million copies sold globally. Recognized for his provocative and inspiring leadership insights, Chester has appeared on NBC’s Today, CNN, ABC, MSNBC, and CBS’s 60 Minutes. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Fast Company, and The Wall Street Journal. Dubbed the “Apostle of Appreciation” by Canada’s Globe and Mail, Chester provides real solutions to leaders looking to build exceptional workplace cultures and foster team resilience. Chester is a recipient of the prestigious Thinkers 50 Coaching Award, recognizing him as one of the world’s top 50 leadership coaches. He is a certi…

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