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EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 24 MIN

Chris Hallberg, the "Sargent of Business"

from "Let's Talk About..." · host Cynthia Nelson

Chris is a U.S. military veteran turned entrepreneur and leadership coach who’s made a career out of turning strong companies into unstoppable ones — fast.He’s been ranked #9 on Inc. Magazine’s Top 50 Leadership & Management Experts, ahead of names like Simon Sinek. And he’s walked the talk: scaling and selling an energy-efficiency business at an 8x multiple during the Great Recession, while competitors were shutting down.Today, he’s coached 100+ leadership teams through EOS, with clients achieving 90%+ employee engagement and over 100 “Best Places to Work” awards — numbers that speak for themselves. He’s also building a $5M AI-driven EOS platform, blending data and leadership in ways that are already turning heads.In our conversation, we got into:💡 How to make game-changing decisions under pressure⚙️ The #1 mistake leaders make when implementing EOS (and how to fix it)🏆 What it really takes to build a culture that wins awards and delivers results🤖 Why AI could be the next big unlock for leadership alignment💪 The military lesson he still uses every single day — one that most people would never expectChris brings a mix of discipline, heart, and straight-talking wisdom that’s rare — and incredibly relevant for any leader scaling through chaos.

Chris is a U.S. military veteran turned entrepreneur and leadership coach who’s made a career out of turning strong companies into unstoppable ones — fast.He’s been ranked #9 on Inc. Magazine’s Top 50 Leadership & Management Experts, ahead of names like Simon Sinek. And he’s walked the talk: scaling and selling an energy-efficiency business at an 8x multiple during the Great Recession, while competitors were shutting down.Today, he’s coached 100+ leadership teams through EOS, with clients achieving 90%+ employee engagement and over 100 “Best Places to Work” awards — numbers that speak for themselves. He’s also building a $5M AI-driven EOS platform, blending data and leadership in ways that are already turning heads.In our conversation, we got into:💡 How to make game-changing decisions under pressure⚙️ The #1 mistake leaders make when implementing EOS (and how to fix it)🏆 What it really takes to build a culture that wins awards and delivers results🤖 Why AI could be the next big unlock for leadership alignment💪 The military lesson he still uses every single day — one that most people would never expectChris brings a mix of discipline, heart, and straight-talking wisdom that’s rare — and incredibly relevant for any leader scaling through chaos.

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