Chris McChesney
Helping Leaders Achieve Extraordinary Results Through Strategy Execution | Best-Selling Author of The 4 Disciplines of Execution
Chris McChesney is the lead-architect and co-author of the The 4 Disciplines of Execution®, the best-selling book in the world on strategy execution. For more than 25 years he has led FranklinCovey’s ongoing design and development of these principles, as well as the consulting organization that has achieved extraordinary growth in many countries around the globe and impacted thousands of organizations. Chris has personally led many of the most noted implementations of 4DX®, including the state of Georgia, Marriott International, Shaw Industries, Ritz-Carlton, Kroger, Coca-Cola, Comcast, Frito-Lay, Lockheed Martin and Gaylord Entertainment.
This practical experience has enabled him to test and refine the principles contained in The 4 Disciplines of Execution, from the boardrooms to the front line of these and many other organizations.
Chris’s career with FranklinCovey began by working directly with Dr. Stephen R. Covey, and has continued over two decades to include roles as a consultant, managing director, and general manager within the organization. Chris launched the first 4 Disciplines of Execution® practice in the southeast region of FranklinCovey, and has seen it expand around the globe. Throughout this period of significant growth and expansion, Chris has maintained a single focus: to help organizations get results through improved execution.
Known for his engaging message, Chris has become a highly sought-after speaker, consultant, and advisor on strategy execution, regularly delivering keynote speeches and executive presentations to some of the world’s largest leadership conferences, including the Global Leadership Summit and World Business Forum.
Chris McChesney is the lead-architect and co-author of the The 4 Disciplines of Execution®, the best-selling book in the world on strategy execution. For more than 25 years he has led FranklinCovey’s ongoing design and development of these principles, as well as the consulting organization that has achieved extraordinary growth in many countries around the globe and impacted thousands of organizations. Chris has personally led many of the most noted implementations of 4DX®, including the state of Georgia, Marriott International, Shaw Industries, Ritz-Carlton, Kroger, Coca-Cola, Comcast, Frito-Lay, Lockheed Martin and Gaylord Entertainment.
This practical experience has enabled him to test and refine the principles contained in The 4 Disciplines of Execution, from the boardrooms to the front line of these and many other organizations.
Chris’s career with FranklinCovey began by working directly with Dr. Stephen R. Covey, and has continued over two decades to include roles as a consultant, managing director, and general manager within the organization. Chris launched the first 4 Disciplines of Execution® practice in the southeast region of FranklinCovey, and has seen it expand around the globe. Throughout this period of significant growth and expansion, Chris has maintained a single focus: to help organizations get results through improved execution.
Known for his engaging message, Chris has become a highly sought-after speaker, consultant, and advisor on strategy execution, regularly delivering keynote speeches and executive presentations to some of the world’s largest leadership conferences, including the Global Leadership Summit and World Business Forum.
The 4 Disciplines of Execution Keynote: Turning Strategy into Results
Every organization has goals—but most struggle to execute them amid the whirlwind of daily demands. In this engaging keynote, Chris McChesney shares the proven principles behind The 4 Disciplines of Execution, helping leaders focus on what matters most, create measurable momentum, and build a culture of accountability that delivers extraordinary results. Attendees leave with practical tools they can implement immediately to close the gap...
Creating a Culture of Accountability and Execution
Culture isn’t built through mission statements—it’s built through consistent behaviors that produce results. Chris reveals how the world’s highest-performing organizations create clarity, accountability, and engagement at every level. Leaders will learn how to inspire ownership, align teams around shared priorities, and create a culture where execution becomes everyone’s responsibility.
Leading Through Change Without Losing Momentum
In today’s rapidly changing business environment, leaders must help their teams stay focused while navigating constant disruption. Chris shares practical strategies for leading through uncertainty, overcoming resistance to change, and keeping people engaged around the goals that matter most. This keynote equips leaders to transform change from a distraction into a competitive advantage.
Winning the Leadership Game: The Habits That Drive Extraordinary Teams
High-performing teams don’t happen by accident. Drawing from decades of experience advising executives around the world, Chris shares the leadership habits that create trust, clarity, accountability, and sustained performance. Attendees will discover how exceptional leaders inspire people to achieve results they never thought possible.
