The ChairLeader
This isn’t just a book. It’s a wake-up call to live and lead differently.
You don’t need another leadership book filled with clichés. You need a story that’s real — and a framework that actually transforms how you live.
The ChairLeader is that book.
Written by Chris Malleo, a former Northwestern University and professional football player turned high school head coach, it tells the true story of how hiring a man in a wheelchair to join his coaching staff completely redefined his understanding of leadership, value, and human connection.
And while the story is rooted in football, this isn’t just a sports book.
It’s a blueprint for building culture, developing people, and leading with love and strength in every arena of life.
Whether you're building a business, raising a family, growing your faith, or navigating adversity this book will shift something inside you.
Endorsed by some of the most respected voices in sports and leadership:
Dabo Swinney – 3x National Champion Head Coach, Clemson Football
Jon Gordon – 17x Bestselling Author of The Energy Bus & The Power of Positive Leadership
Peter Cancro - Founder / CEO Jersey Mike’s Subs
Foreword by Jay Wright – 2x NCAA Champion Head Coach, Villanova Basketball & Naismith Hall of Famer
Inside the pages, you’ll get:
A story you’ll never forget
9 life-shaping lessons on identity, trust, courage, and connection
A new lens for what leadership looks like in real life