About Mike Cook

I'm Mike Cook — author, consultant, and someone who has lived the stories I write about.

My career has taken me from the military to corporate boardrooms, from Japan to the Mojave Desert, and through experiences that shaped everything I write. I've navigated toxic workplaces, led teams through chaos, wrestled with my own mental health, cheered from the bleachers as a wrestling dad, and found unexpected peace in the art of haiku.

My books don't come from a place of theory. They come from a place of experience — the kind that leaves marks and teaches lessons you can't learn in a classroom.

What I Write About

• Leadership & Organizational Culture — The Conference Room Wars series explores the real dynamics of workplace dysfunction, emotional intelligence, and what it takes to lead with integrity.
• Mental Health — Are You Struggling to Keep from Drowning is a raw, honest look at anxiety, trauma, and the quiet battles so many face but few discuss openly.
• Sports Parenting — Wrestling Dad is the guide I wish I'd had before my child's first high school wrestling season.
• Poetry — Three Hundred and One Desert Haikus is a meditation on the Mojave Desert and the Japanese art form that captivated me since high school.

Consulting

Beyond writing, I work with organizations to address workplace culture, leadership development, and emotional intelligence. If you're interested in bringing my work into your organization — through speaking, workshops, or custom engagements — I'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch here.