Life and Leadership Lessons

Chris Elias is an author, thought leader, and collaborative advisor who uses his 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.

Chris began his career at Big Boy Restaurants, an international restaurant chain with food manufacturing, concession operations and property management. After 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, 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, becoming a highly regarded speaker, and soon founded Nexecute to provide his clients a full-service hands-on approach. After decades of success with major corporations, Chris parlayed his passion for helping others into his book “The Execution Culture: Results Happen Where Culture Meets Execution.” As a transformative expert, he seeks to share tips to help any team reach their full potential.