“Best Keynote I’ve seen.
I’ve been to 100 industry conferences over the past decade, but that was next level.”
Keynotes that drive a culture of evolved leadership — fostering accountability, agility, and resilience across every level in your organization from globally recognized speaker Mike Sarraille.
3 x Bestselling
Author
Author of 3 books on Talent Management, Leadership, and Youth Development
Founded and Led Three Companies; Sold his Largest Company in 2024
Published Journalist, Podcast Host & FOX Nation TV Host
Founder of The Everyday Warrior Nation, syndicated on Men’s Journal and now Sports Illustrated. Host of The Unsung of Arlington on FOX Nation.
Keynote Topic + Outcomes
EVOLVED LEADERSHIP
Leadership fails when standards slip after success. Evolved Leadership shows leaders how to sustain performance through behavior, not position. This keynote delivers a clear framework leaders use to build trust, reinforce accountability, and lead through influence in complex environments.
- Lead through behavior and standards
- Create ownership without micromanagement
- Sustain excellence after wins
Senior leaders. Emerging leaders. Organizations scaling fast.
THE EVERYDAY WARRIOR MINDSET
High performance starts with self leadership. This keynote delivers a no nonsense approach to discipline, resilience, and personal ownership. Mike shows how individuals perform consistently by controlling what they can, responding better under pressure, and aligning daily actions with values.
- Stronger discipline and consistency
- Practical tools for resilience
- Ownership at every level
Entire organizations. Sales teams. Operations. Front line leaders.
THE TALENT WAR
Talent is the ultimate competitive advantage. This keynote challenges outdated hiring and development models and reframes talent as a leadership responsibility. Mike shares proven principles used by elite teams to attract, select, and develop high performers built on character, alignment, and execution.
- Shift from resumes to attributes
- Build teams aligned to culture and standards
- Protect performance through better talent decisions
Executives. HR leaders. Hiring managers. Growth focused organizations.
HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS
Elite teams win through trust, clarity, and execution. Drawing from combat operations and world record expeditions, Mike breaks down the behaviors that separate average teams from elite ones. The focus is execution under pressure when failure is not an option.
- Trust driven team behaviors
- Clear standards for execution
- Accountability without fear
Leadership teams. Project teams. High risk or high consequence environments.
4 Ways Mike Drives An Impactful Event
Preparation Lays the Groundwork for Impact
Great keynotes don’t happen by chance—they’re built on thoughtful preparation. Mike takes the time to deeply understand your organization’s challenges, opportunities, and audience dynamics. This ensures every keynote is laser-focused, setting the foundation for a truly transformative experience.
Custom-Tailored for Maximum Connection
Relatable, Actionable, and Built for Results
Small Shifts, Massive Results
“Mike delivered an exceptional and inspiring talk to our organization, masterfully bringing our mindset principles to life with compelling, real-world examples. His engaging and powerful talk left a profound impact, resonating deeply with our team and igniting a renewed sense of purpose. Mike’s ability to connect and inspire has significantly elevated our organizational culture. We eagerly anticipate welcoming him back to continue driving our mindset and success forward by working with different teams. Highly recommend Mike for any team looking to win!“
Chief Executive Officer of BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition
“We need to compete to retain, develop, engage and inspire our people and Mike provided accessible and practical ideas for us to do that. He displayed the highest level of preparation and professionalism. During the discussion, all attendees provided positive feedback, and they said it was one of the most valuable speakers we have hosted here at Intel“
Chief Learning Officer and VP of Human Resources | INTEL
“Best Keynote I’ve seen. I’ve been to 100 industry conferences over the past decade, but that was next level.“
Divisional Vice President of Abbott
“Mike’s message on leadership was nothing short of transformative. He spoke candidly about what it truly means to lead, while also recognizing that not everyone is destined for a leadership role—and that’s perfectly okay. As someone who thrives in a supportive role, I found his insights deeply affirming and empowering. Mike emphasized the critical value of strong teams and the essential role they play in any leader’s success, a truth that resonated powerfully with our entire group. His ability to connect with every individual in the room, regardless of their position, made his talk both inspiring and profoundly impactful. Mike doesn’t just speak about leadership; he speaks to the heart of what makes teams excel.“
Vice President Manufacturing and Labor Affairs of Ford Motor Company
“Mike’s presentation was one of the best I ever witnessed. And trust me I have seen a lot of leadership presentations!“
HR Manager, Total Environmental & Power Systems, Inc
“Mike has a way of engaging the audience that I haven’t seen before. His passion comes across in his delivery and inspires you to be a better person. His speech resonates with today’s work force. We will be bringing back Mike to speak to our team and at our events.“
Chief Impact Officer, Folds of Honor
“We were so honored to have Mike speak at our Sales Kickoff. Indeed, there was so much demand for the event that we made it available to the entire company. Ultimately, the concepts Mike knows deeply as a military leader who saw some of the toughest combat situations are so important for, and yet underutilized in the civilian world. Our entire company walked away inspired to strive for excellence.“
SVP of Sales at Kazoo
“Mike Sarraille is a MUST book speaker! From his book to his podcasts, Mike is a captivating & engaging speaker that had our leaders thinking differently. There is a reason we have brought him back and we are looking forward to welcoming him back for more session.“
Principle Strategic Alliances Manager of UKG
Mike came into our organization during a transition of management and leadership. He was able to provide a clear path forward for our young new leaders with some great action items mixed with time tested principles. This is why we have brought Mike in over 10 times to speak to our different leadership teams at all our store fronts.
CEO of Family PowerSports
“Mike delivered insightful leadership inspiration for all ranks of our Fighter Squadron.His distinguished career brought instant credibility among fighter pilots, and he intermixed personal stories that eloquently had the crowd laughing, reflecting in silence, and ultimately motivated to reengage goals of excellence.”
Commanding Officer 1st Fighter Wing/27th Fighter Squadron
“Mike Sarraille’s keynote speeches on leadership and accountability were a masterclass in engaging and insightful communication. His ability to connect the ‘why’ behind these concepts to our diverse groups was nothing short of remarkable, resonating deeply with everyone present. Mike’s blend of expertise and captivating delivery not only left a lasting impact but also set a high bar for future events, making us eager to engage in our next collaboration with such an outstanding professional..”
EHS Manager of Exyte
“WOW! Amazing speaker. I would listen to this again and again given the chance..“
Chief Executive Officer of BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition
“Mike’s ability to distill complex military strategy and business concepts into one singular message that impacts everyone in an organization from the operational to the executive tiers of leadership is unparalleled“
CEO of IEW
The best presentation I have ever witnessed. Captivating, relevant, and motivating!“
Credit Human
“An inspiration to many. I am touched by the experiences and life lived so far. I can relate to Mike in many ways even as a Mother. I felt in my bones many experiences even though not the same, it felt empowering. I will take home to my kids the very meaning of being warrior for themselves and living a fulfilling life.
People Operations, Blue Bottle Coffee
“Mike led a leadership offsite at The Gettysburg. The Gettysburg Staff Walk left an indelible impression. It highlighted the depth of sacrifice at those hallowed grounds; showed what Union and freedom cost; and reminded us that internecine conflict can be as vicious and destructive as war between nations. But more to the point, the Walk served as a reminder of Faulkner’s adage, “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” As we walked from station to station and made decisions — hypothetical ones — with the same information available to battlefield leaders, we realized that those leaders in the summer of 1863 were fallible, sometimes heroic, often wrong. In short, just like us. The immediacy of the place reached across the long chasm of history; and the presence of Mike and his instructors — guiding, Illuminating, empathizing with a hard-earned authenticity — drove the lessons home in a way that a self guided walk never could. A required experience for anyone who wants to better understand our history, and the connection of that history to contemporary leadership.“
Chief Executive Officer of HPC Specialty Pharmacy
Motivating, informative, and excellent. I hope to look back at this speech years from now and still be constantly applying the principles.
General Manager, All State Truck Sales
“Mike Sarraille knocked it out of the park with our management team. He gave us clear view of a how we should live life and lead at the highest level possible, all day and every day, no excuses. Looking forward to our continued journey with Mike.”
President of ADS Services
“Mike came to our department and gave a training presentation on resiliency and leadership. Our department has tragically lost four officers in the past 18 months, and Mike’s message on resiliency hit home. It was the perfect message to a group still struggling with the loss of teammates. His presentation on leadership was the best I have ever seen. His ability to communicate to all levels of a team is simply outstanding. Everyone walked out of the training inspired and with new tools for resiliency and leadership at all levels. Awesome training. We have already had many requests to bring him back to our department.“
Louisville Metro Police Department
“Organizations win with their people. Mike shows how a Talent Mindset can thrust organizations to assemble the RIGHT people to create their winning teams and a winning culture within their organization.
Forth Worth Police Department
“Mike was very engaging with our group and used personal experiences to emphasize the importance of his message. It was received well and will have a lasting impact on our crews..“
Advanced Technology Group
“Exceptional talk about the continual transformation of leadership and how to focus your mindset to insure you’re not left behind. Thank you Mike!“
Managing Director, Strategic Insurance Advisors
