A New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Michael Port has written nine books, translated into 29 languages, and has delivered keynote speeches on the world’s biggest stages. He’s also built and sold multiple successful companies.

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From 2014 to 2024, Michael served as CEO of HEROIC, where he built a foundation of excellence in process design, documentation, and project management. Under his leadership, the company achieved double-digit growth in 9 out of 10 years and became renowned for its unwavering integrity, unmatched Faculty, and transformational training programs. Today, Michael focuses on teaching, mentoring the Faculty, and continuously enhancing the efficacy of HEROIC’s programming.

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When asked what he’s most proud of, Michael doesn’t hesitate: “First, the team—they are world-class, and they care for each other in ways that reaffirm your faith in what a workplace should be: one built on respect, dignity, and shared purpose. Second, the HEROIC student body—an extraordinary community of ambitious, forward-thinking individuals who are making a meaningful impact on the world.”