Meet our GoH
Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille served 20 years in Special Operations, including assignments with the Joint Special Operations Command, and led combat missions during the Battles of Ramadi and Sadr City.
He is a 3x bestselling author and 4x Global Top 30 leadership speaker, ranked #3 in the world by Global Gurus in 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023, and recognized as a Top Military Speaker in 2026. He is known for his work in leadership, organizational culture, the warrior mindset, and building high-performing teams.
After military service, Mike founded Talent War Group, a leadership development and executive search firm. He now serves as Chief Talent Officer at Overwatch Mission Critical. In 2026, Overwatch earned Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Employee Well-Being, Leadership, Employee Appreciation, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Purpose & Values.
Mike is the author of The Talent War, The Everyday Warrior, and Scarlett’s Big Shot. He leads Everyday Warrior Nation, a leadership platform featured in Sports Illustrated and Men’s Journal. He is also the host of The Unsung of Arlington on FOX Nation; a series honoring fallen American heroes through powerful storytelling.
Mike is the founder of Legacy Expeditions, leading record-setting missions that honor fallen heroes. In January 2023, his team set four world records by skydiving onto all seven continents in under seven days. He also served as executive producer for the documentaries Drop Zone Everest and Triple 7. He continues to serve as an ambassador for veteran-focused nonprofits, advancing leadership through service and example.
Most importantly, he is a proud husband and father to 3 future leaders.