Chris Malleo

Chris Malleo, a former Northwestern football player and leadership entrepreneur, shares his transformative journey from athlete to coach. He recounts how a heartfelt email from Frankie Kennevy, a nonverbal young man with cerebral palsy, changed his coaching path. Together, they turned a struggling football program into a culture of selflessness and resilience. Chris reflects on the invaluable lessons of teamwork and the power of attitude, highlighting that true leadership is about uplifting others. Their book, The ChairLeader, captures this inspiring mission.