Mike Sarraille

Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille is a three-time bestselling author and four-time 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. 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.

After military service, Sarraille founded Talent War Group, a leadership development and executive search firm acquired in 2024. He now serves as Chief Talent Officer at Overwatch Mission Critical, where he helped scale revenue from $19M to $50M and built a high-performance culture recognized with 15 culture awards. In 2026, Overwatch earned Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Employee Well-Being, Leadership, Employee Appreciation, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation and Benefits, and Purpose and Values. Under his leadership, Glassdoor and Indeed scores increased from 3.0 to 4.9, reflecting a measurable shift in engagement and performance.

Sarraille is the author of "The Talent War," "The Everyday Warrior," and "Scarlett’s Big Shot," part of the Left of Bang series for young leaders. He leads Everyday Warrior Nation, a leadership platform featured in Sports Illustrated and Men’s Journal, where he hosts a podcast and column focused on leadership and performance. He is also the host of "The Unsung of Arlington" on FOX Nation, a series honoring fallen American heroes through powerful storytelling.

Sarraille 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," released in theaters nationwide. 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 three future leaders.