Chris Hallberg – The Business Sergeant

Chris Hallberg, known as The Business Sergeant, is a military veteran, entrepreneur, and leadership coach who helps organizations turn execution problems into competitive advantages. After serving in the military, Chris built and exited multiple companies, including an energy-efficiency business sold at an 8× multiple during the Great Recession, while competitors collapsed. He later became one of the earliest EOS implementers, coaching more than 100 leadership teams through multi-year growth journeys and helping organizations achieve industry-leading employee engagement and culture outcomes. Chris is the founder of Business Sergeant, a leadership platform and free veteran community that trains military veterans for civilian leadership roles and helps companies recruit elite leadership talent. His model enables businesses to infuse teams with high-discipline leadership, often triggering rapid cultural and performance improvements. Named a Top-10 Global Leadership & Management Expert by Inc. Magazine, Chris is known for his direct, practical style, bringing military-grade leadership principles to entrepreneurs, executives, and boards without the yelling, jargon, or fluff. Chris shares actionable lessons on leadership, accountability, team building, culture repair, and disciplined company scaling, especially in high-pressure, growth-oriented environments.