Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - August 11, 2025) - On episode No. 101 of the DesignRush Podcast, Chester Elton, New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of The Culture Works, reveals four leadership habits that turn emotional intelligence into a measurable business advantage.
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The episode tackles a critical challenge for leaders today:
What actually shields teams from burnout and disengagement when disruption strikes?
The answer, according to Elton: clarity, recognition, and a gratitude-first culture.
Elton shares how embedding joy, gratitude, and cultural rituals into daily work helps teams thrive under pressure.
"An 'all-in' culture is one where people believe what they do matters and they make a difference - and that difference is celebrated," he says.
Key Takeaways on how to:
- Over-communicate in uncertainty to prevent rumors and fear from filling silence
- Practice daily gratitude rituals to boost mental well-being and morale
- Build joy into the business model to improve engagement and retention
- Coach, don't command to develop adaptable, crisis-ready leaders
The conversation also highlights case studies, where mistakes are reframed as "learning moments" and positivity is a core business driver.
Elton's approach reframes emotional intelligence as a growth strategy, showing leaders how culture directly impacts ROI, client trust, and long-term performance.
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