Adrian Gostick

Adrian Gostick is an English-born American author, speaker, and global workplace expert focused on organizational culture, leadership, and employee engagement. He is the founder of the training and consulting firm The Culture Works, which helps organizations build high-performance, resilient teams through effective recognition and alignment strategies.

Gostick earned his master’s degree in strategic communication and leadership from Seton Hall University. For over two decades, he has researched corporate culture and employee motivation, translating massive datasets into actionable leadership philosophies. His methodologies have been utilized by numerous Fortune 500 companies seeking to improve retention and accelerate growth through positive reinforcement.

Along with his frequent writing partner Chester Elton, Gostick has authored several influential business books that have reached the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller lists. In 2007, they published The Carrot Principle: How the Best Managers Use Recognition to Engage Their People, Retain Talent, and Accelerate Performance, which became a foundational text on the power of employee appreciation. His other prominent works include All In and Leading with Gratitude, solidifying his reputation as a thought leader in modern corporate management.