Eric Chester

No one has a better understanding of the emerging workforce than Eric Chester. He is the premier expert on school-to-work transition and developing the core work ethic of teens and young adults. As an in-the-trenches professional, Eric has personally addressed more than two million high school and college students, authored nine books for teens, and has kept dialed-in to the mindset of this burgeoning generation.

If your organization is struggling with attracting, motivating, and retaining young talent, and your leaders are wanting to know how to increase the productivity and performance of their front line workforce and future leaders, they need to experience a live presentation by Eric Chester.

Described by his audiences as "riveting," "mesmerizing," "electrifying," Eric's speaking style is compelling, thought provoking, and—most importantly—behavior-altering. He connects easily with his audiences through humor and anecdotes that he customizes for each client.

Having addressed more than 2000 audiences from a plethora of industries over the past 20 years, Eric's Reviving Work Ethic programs are fluid, teeming with information and strategies, and impeccably aligned with innovative multimedia technology that visually reinforces tools, concepts and solutions.

• Turning Rookies into Superstars: How to Get Young Talent to Perform Better, Lead Faster, and Stay Longer

  In a perfect world, business leaders would employ a workforce that's engaged, enthused, and ethically unassailable. The reality, of course, is that the new emerging workforce is streetwise and techno-savvy, but they've not been taught how to succeed in the workplace, at home, or at school.

  Eric Chester is the leading authority on developing work ethic in teens and young adults and leading Gen Y employees to achieve at their remarkable potential. His presentation illustrates why the work ethic in America has declined, and he provides solid, actionable ideas and tools for developing the young worker and restoring the pride of a job well done, instilling within them the work ethic they should have received at home and in school, but didn't.

  The key take-aways from Eric's presentation include:

  What makes Generation Why different from previous generations.

  An understanding of work ethic, how it has diminished and eroded over the past 100 years.

  Identifying the attitudes, beliefs and behaviors young people have toward employment.

  Defining and clarifying 7 core values that establish work ethic and developing those values in the corporate culture.

  Strategies for recruiting the best available young talent in your area.

  Strategies for increasing productivity and performance while decreasing absenteeism and turnover.

  Strategies for resolving conflict between young employees and management.

  An introduction to the most significant tool ever created to improve work ethic.

• Just a few quick words to express my gratitude for the masterful presentation you put on yesterday. I know you made a tremendous impression on my staff, as I've been flooded with emails from them telling me how much they enjoyed and learned from you. Never have I experienced someone coming in and making such an impact. It was more than I could ever have hoped for.

  Hallmark Institute

• Eric Chester is a rock star! I have hired Eric for three different restaurant companies over the past 5 years, and I have seen him speak on at least two other occasions. He knows his stuff – and he takes the time to update, personalize and learn about each company and audience. Eric can captivate an audience – and leave them asking for more. Most recently, I asked Eric to not only talk about our workforce, but also the customer base for our brand, which skews a little younger. He delivered.

  Kona Grill

• I wanted to let you know that the audience really enjoyed your presentation. In addition to the survey, we would like add that you have a great ability to captivate the audience through the use of your personal stories and professional advice. Your comfort speaking publicly showed through in your tone and interaction with the audience. To top it off, you included references directly to our business, which really brought home your message. You were a delight to work with and we would recommend you for future conferences.

  TD Canada Trust

• I have had the opportunity to work with Eric Chester on multiple occasions in the past year, and could not pass up the opportunity to recommend him to other firms seeking the same value and experience. Eric's presentations are always well received by our teams and the material is exceptionally fitting and valuable. The feedback from the meetings with Eric was unanimous: it is a must see presentation with real life scenarios and smart, fun anecdotes. Mr. Chester is a dynamic, engaging presenter that captured the attention of an entire room and delivered his message with precision and energy.

  Wells Fargo

• I want to thank you for being a part of our Annual MemorialCare Management Conference. As promised, you delivered valuable insights into Generation Why and gave us useful information into the challenges we face in recruiting and retaining them. Our 500+ managers walked away with actionable strategies they can apply immediately. Your presentation style was exceptional, especially since the movie theater venue could have posed many challenges. You were able to connect with the audience through your stories and use of humor.

  MemorialCare

• Once again I wanted to personally thank you for the all around inspiring and knowledgeable presentation on Generation Why. Your presentation on Friday morning at our 25th Annual Managers Meeting was a huge hit with all the participants. I really appreciated your ability to mix real life stories with a sense of humor!!

  Ripley Entertainment

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  January 2012

  Reviving Work Ethic: A Leader's Guide to Ending Entitlement and Restoring Pride in the Emerging Workforce

  For frustrated managers and leaders, Reviving Work Ethic is a guide to instilling a strong work ethic in the modern workforce. Work ethic in America is fast declining, plaguing young and old alike. But in this book Eric Chester shows that managers and leaders do best to focus on their young employees - those whose habits and ideals can still be influenced. He presents an incisive look at the root of the entitlement mentality that afflicts many in the emerging workforce and shows readers the specific actions they can take to give their employees a deep commitment to performing excellent work. And his advice is crucial to a healthy bottom line: too often, talented but difficult-to-understand younger workers stand between companies and their profits. If business owners, managers, and executives are not connecting with these employees and modelling the key components of work ethic, they are likely not connecting effectively with customers - leaving all kinds of money on the table. This book is the culmination of years of research as well as presentations to over two million youth. Chester's experience shows in his confident analysis of the seven components of work ethic and in his proven strategies for handing them down to young employees.

  
  
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  May 2005

  Getting Them to Give a Damn: How to Get Your Front Line to Care about Your Bottom Line

  In Getting Them to Give a Damn, nationally recognized Generation Y expert Eric Chester shows readers how to hire, train, manage, and motivate a workforce that won't blindly conform to traditional standards and time-honored company policies and standards. Chester reveals the management techniques that leading-edge employers are using to get these quirky, book-smart, and streetwise kidployees to contribute in innovative and entrepreneurial ways.

  
  
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  January 2002

  Employing Generation Why

  Eric Chester's Employing Generation Why is being called the quintessential guide to recruiting, hiring, training, motivating and retaining the emerging workforce.