Chad Hennings

Three-Time NFL Super Bowl Champion and 9-Year Dallas Cowboys Veteran, Fighter Pilot and US Air Force Veteran, Investor, Management Consultant, and Philanthropic Leader

Topics: Leadership, Teamwork, Inspirational & Motivational, Sports, Military, Business Leadership, Corporate Culture, Empowerment, Elite Performance

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Biography

In order to attain excellence one must first live a lifestyle of excellence. Excellence isn’t a destination; it’s an identity. Chad Hennings has lived this message through a nine year NFL career and three Super Bowl Championships with the Dallas Cowboys, 45 successful combat missions flying A10 jets with the Air Force, and as one of the most decorated college football players in NCAA history. Chad has taken this message across the world at the invitation of some of the most distinguished executive audiences ranging from American Airlines to Bank of America, General Motors to Citigroup, and a host of U.S. Governmental agencies. He has also been a philanthropic leader in the Dallas Ft Worth area as a member of the board of directors of Christian Community Action, an organization that provides assistance to atrisk families, and the establishment of Wingmen Ministries.

Chad challenges audiences to dare to be excellent and inspires businesses to create cultures of excellence. People and organizations don’t do great things to become great; great people and organizations do great things. Chad credits his post NFL career success to concepts he espouses on striving to live a life of excellence.

Chad and his wife, Tammy, have a son, Chase, and a daughter, Brenna. They currently reside in Flower Mound, Texas.

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Testimonials

Chad delivers powerful presentations to a wide demographic audience. His message is applicable to any age group or setting.

– Norm Miller, Interstate Batteries, Chairman of the Board

Chad represents everything that is good about the young leaders of our country.

– Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys, Owner and General Manager

Chad was fantastic as our annual meeting keynote speaker, personalizing his message of pursuing excellence and focus to over 1,000 of our owners and investors in the audience. His presentation was well organized and memorable, very capably integrating his personal and professional experiences. His very good storytelling brought the audience into the cockpit and onto the field, and we were captivated throughout.

– Matt Caswell, Vice President for Member/Corporate Relations, AGP (Omaha, NE)

Chad Hennings’ message is a masterful mixture of wholesome core values re-enforced with entertaining life stories to crystallize the concepts. He received a well deserved standing ovation from our group of 450 sophisticated business professionals who pride themselves in their own presentation skills. He is an outstanding role model for would be achiever from young adults to organization leaders.

– Joe Slaughter, Herff Jones, Vice President

Thank you for your motivational presentation to Texas Health Resources leadership last Friday. Your background is impressive as is your commitment to excellence in all you do. We particularly appreciate your focus on the delivery of key messages we asked you to share with our leadership group. The evaluations from participants reflect an A+ for you! Thanks again, Chad. Your remarks were well received and greatly appreciated.

– Douglass Hawthorne, CEO, Texas Health Resources

Chad has the unique ability to influence an audience that ranges from young students to seasoned CEO’s and everyone in between! His platform creates an excitement about his anticipated appearance and his dynamic, insightful delivery accomplishes what only the best speakers can offer- the audience’s desire to hear more.

– Joe Croce CiCi's Pizza, Founder

During my playing career, perhaps no one exemplified the true meaning of the term “teammate” better than Chad Hennings. Chad’s exemplary character and commitment continue to set him apart in everything he does in life.

– Troy Aikman, Dallas Cowboys, Hall of Fame Quarterback and Former Teammate

Chad did a tremendous job keynoting our International Roundtable. The combination of “fighter jock” and “Super Bowl jock” was guaranteed red meat for our audience. Before word one, I knew they would love Chad. His message about leadership, character, and vision was superb, inspirational, and delivered in an entertaining manner. It was much deeper than most keynote bubblegum messages. Moreover, it’s apparent that Chad lives his beliefs. I would highly recommend him as an intelligent, articulate speaker with a powerful message.

– Matt Michael, CEO, Service Nation, Inc.

Booksby Chad Hennings

Forces of Character

Rules of Engagement

It Takes Commitment

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