MIKE SARGE
CALLED
TO LEAD
I speak to purpose-driven professionals and creatives who struggle to lead confidently and are done with surface-level advice — so they can lead boldly, own their voice, and build a legacy that actually lasts.
More than a speaker.
Mike Sarge is a dynamic keynote speaker, award-winning artist, and active duty military leader who empowers & equips leaders to lead authentically and build impactful cultures.
With 15+ years of experience speaking across military, corporate, and creative spaces, he blends real-world leadership with music industry credibility to deliver talks that are bold, practical, and inspiring.
A John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Sarge has spoken at AETC Innovation projects, AFSA Summits, and major music conferences. With over 100 workshops led in a year, his impact speaks loud — and so does his message.
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Mike’s story is powerful, but it’s the way he breaks things down that makes him unforgettable. He’s relatable, real, and left our students walking out fired up and focused.
— Lauren Patel (Montgomery, AL)
KEYNOTE TOPICS
BUILT TO CRE8 (*MOST POPULAR)
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT / MOTIVATION
Why do so many gifted students, leaders and creatives fall short of their potential? It’s rarely about talent — it’s about clarity, alignment, and conviction. In this powerful keynote, Mike Sarge breaks down the 8 core pillars of the CRE8 Framework — a roadmap to help purpose-driven individuals create a life and career that’s not just successful, but deeply fulfilling. Blending military precision with creative innovation, Sarge offers more than motivation — he delivers a mindset shift. Whether you lead people or movements, this talk will push you to stop performing and start creating from who you truly are.
The Unspoken Rules of Leadership
LEADERSHIP / PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
No one talks about the hard parts—like managing up, reading a room, or realizing your silence can either build trust or break it. Leadership isn’t just policies and protocols—it’s people. In this candid and high-impact keynote, Mike Sarge shares powerful lessons from his own missteps in both military and creative arenas. With humor, humility, and hard-hitting truths, he helps audiences uncover the invisible lessons that seasoned leaders wish they learned earlier.
Mike brought a level of energy and clarity that immediately connected with our team. He doesn’t deliver generic leadership tips — he delivers the truth with style, substance, and a game plan.
— Jerome Harper (Richmond, VA)
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