Chris Elias is an author, thought leader, and collaborative advisor who uses his education and experience from the corner office to help revolutionize cultural dynamics in the workplace and transform companies of all sizes by accelerating execution, and thereby growth, with integrity, efficiency, and passion.
After decades of success with major corporations, Chris has parlayed his passion for teaching and helping others into The Execution Culture: Results Happen Where Culture Meets Execution. Together with co-author Mark Freier, Chris explains the importance of corporate culture, the differences between a management style and leadership style, and the four pillars of a successful culture to drive company growth. As a transformative expert, he shares his tips to help any team reach their full potential.
Chris began his professional career at Big Boy Restaurants, an international restaurant chain with food manufacturing, concession operations, distribution, and property management. After years working his way up through the company, Chris eventually took the leadership reigns producing one of the most prosperous turnarounds in the company’s history. By focusing on the importance of developing and motivating people, and by ensuring they were all aligned around the purpose and values of the company, Chris's team propelled the company forward.
In 2000, after the successful completion of the sale of Big Boy International, Chris set out to share what he had learned about the important role cultural dynamics has within the workplace to ensure proper execution. He began working with other large companies in an advisory capacity, speaking at conferences, and soon founded Nexecute to provide his clients a full-service hands-on approach. This revolutionary method called The Results OptimizerTM has over 35 customizable tools and processes to develop a healthy and productive company culture.
When he’s not in the boardroom, you can often find Chris, an avid photographer, and his family traveling the world on his constant quest to understand diverse cultures.