Michael Simmons is a leadership strategist, speaker, and author of Just Lead: Balancing Ethics and Hard Choices—a powerful call to action for leaders who refuse to compromise their values. With two decades of experience spanning the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, Capitol Hill, and entrepreneurial ventures from Romania to Costa Rica, Michael brings battle-tested wisdom and a fresh, human approach to modern leadership challenges.

From facing moral dilemmas as a young cadet to navigating lawfare with an Oklahoma billionaire, Michael has lived the tension between ethics and ambition. His JUST framework—Judgment, Understanding, Selflessness, and Trust—is being praised as a timely, practical guide for executives, educators, founders, coaches, and anyone responsible for leading others.

Michael’s virtual and in-person appearances are engaging, story-driven, and unflinchingly honest. Michael delivers real-world insight that sticks, whether you’re trying to realign a fractured culture, strengthen your leadership team, or find a path forward in complex times.

Invite him to speak at your next event, host a seminar, or join your book club conversation—you’ll be challenged, inspired, and equipped to lead with clarity, courage, and character.