Jul 15, 2026
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.