I am Mike Howard, former Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Microsoft for 16 years, with previous careers at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for 22 years and in my youth, a few years with the Oakland, California Police Department.

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My wife and I retired and have moved to the Las Vegas area.

 

I am the author of the books The Art of Ronin Leadership and the Art of Executing Ronin Leadership Strategies. The premise of my leadership books is that no matter how successful you have been as a leader, you are never finished with your leadership journey.

 

You have to forge your own path to leadership to become truly “masterless” in leadership acumen. My leadership books also stress the importance of being selfless in your leadership and actions. Your team comes first, and you come second!

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I have committed myself to lifelong learning so that I can continue to hone my leadership skills.

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I have also published my fiction novels.

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• Full Circle- A Jack Trench Thriller.

• Blood Promise

• Omega Deception

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My Jack Trench thrillers take you through the murky and dangerous world of CIA counterterrorist operators as they battle with evil around the globe.

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Education, Associations, and Affiliations

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• President, Howard Consulting Services, LLC​

• 16 Years at Microsoft – Chief Security Officer – CSO

• 22 Years at the Central Intelligence Agency as an Operations Officer

• 2 Years as a Police Officer – Oakland, California

• BS – Criminal Justice/Sociology – San Jose State University – 1980

• Martial Arts Expertise – Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Aikido

• Married – One step-daughter​

• International Security Management Association (ISMA) Board of Directors, Past President.​

• U.S State Dept. Overseas Advisory Council (OSAC) – Former Chair of the Fostering Innovation (Technology) ​

• Past member -Security Industry Association Board of Directors as of 2011 -2018​

• ASIS CSO Roundtable Advisory Board – 2012 – Past President of CSO Roundtable Advisory Board​

• Regularly asked to speak on Security and Leadership Issues.​

• Mentors and Coaches Leaders