Meet Michael Crockett
From Combat Leader to C-Suite Advisor
Forged Under Fire
23 years leading Marines under fire
Combat operations around the world
Embassy security in Germany & Nepal
Most leadership experts learned their craft in classrooms. I learned mine in combat situations, where the cost of poor decisions isn’t lost revenue—it’s lost lives.
That pressure taught me something no business school ever could: True leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It is about moral courage, the strength to make difficult choices, engage in uncomfortable conversations, and act according to your principles even when facing intense pressure to compromise.
My journey taught me:
- True leadership isn't about having all the answers
- Your legacy as a leader lives in the emotions you inspired, not the words you spoke
- Character matters more than technical skills
- Complacency is the enemy of excellence
The Marine Advantage
What the Marine Corps taught me about Leadership
I.
Decision-Making Under Fire
Marines don’t wait for perfect information. They gather what they can, make the best decision possible, and execute with total commitment.
2.
Building Trust in Crisis
When lives depend on it, trust isn’t optional. Marines build unshakeable loyalty through consistent actions, not empty promises.
3.
Flawless Execution
A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week. Marines don’t wait for perfect. We execute now and adapt fast
Why most executives struggle (and how Marines don't)
After transitioning to the business world, I saw brilliant executives making the same mistakes repeatedly.
Even with elite systems and proven principles, no meaningful progress occurred.
“True leadership strength isn’t shown in moments of ease, but in seconds of challenge. Stay centered, stay clear.” – Michael Crockett
My Background
Marine Corps Career
Business Transformation
Author & Speaker
Lives Transformed
Their Stories of transformation
"Michael is an exceptional coach."
He has the unique ability to differentiate when it is most effective to listen and empathize and when to challenge and explore ones thinking. His years of experience working in a wide variety of situations with a diverse group of people allows him to share insightful examples and provide powerful advice.
Michael has always been fully attentive and engaged during our coaching sessions. He is open-minded and never judgmental. He is a true partner, creating a safe space for open and honest dialogue. He himself is humble, vulnerable, and willing to give of himself, which has been an example for my own actions, learning, and growth.
Dr. Tony Herrera
Human Resource Executive
"I have never been able to make as much progress"
Over the past 3 years, I’ve worked with and consulted various professionals to work through a restricting leadership habit I’ve developed. I have never been able to make as much progress with anyone as I have with Mike in just 6 sessions. He led his coaching sessions in a way that resonated with me: equally informative and productive as they were comfortable and casual. His expertise and coaching process were both proven effective to help me identify when the habit occurs, and how to progress towards eradicating it from my conditioning. Even weeks later, I think about the tools Mike equipped me on a weekly basis. I am very grateful to learn from someone so knowledgeable, humble, and wise as Mike.
Sienna Roman
Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer
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