Lead Without Limits — Leadership Lessons with Chris Malleo

What does it take to lead with true impact, embracing challenge, love, and authentic connection? This week, we sit down with Chris Malleo — leadership coach, author of The ChairLeader, and former quarterback turned championship prep school coach — for a deeply inspiring discussion on culture-building and leadership resilience.

Chris shares his personal story of navigating leadership transitions, throwing out ego to lead teams through reinvention and challenge. He reveals how early decisions to hire with integrity, courage, and selflessness combined with relentless consistency build not just winning teams but sustainable cultures.

From his extraordinary partnership with Frankie — a nonverbal cerebral palsy coach who defied expectations — to coaching techniques that amplify accountability and love, Chris opens up on what leadership truly requires beyond titles and trophies.

He also shares insights on building leadership teams that thrive on trust, adapting leadership style to individuals, and consistently living the values you preach. Chris discusses his innovative approach to measuring organizational culture in real-time to enable proactive growth and alignment.

Whether leading young athletes or corporate teams, this episode offers transformational insights on leading boldly with heart, humility, and the power of enduring love.

Resources Mentioned:

Book The ChairLeader - https://www.amazon.com/ChairLeader-Lead-Without-Limits/dp/B0FRCVC4QD

Connect With Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-malleo-7a4b0a8b/

Website: chrismalleo.com