Mission Driven, Mike Hayes
Mission Driven, Mike Hayes
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Mission Driven
The Path to a Life of Purpose

Author: Mike Hayes

Narrator: Mike Hayes

Unabridged: 7 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Balance

Published: 09/02/2025

Synopsis

Former Navy SEAL commander, White House Fellow, and nonprofit and business leader Mike Hayes offers an inspiring playbook for understanding and achieving your most rewarding and purposeful life.

Mission Driven offers a practical guide for transition points: young people, recent graduates, professionals shifting to new roles, or people shifting to find new balance in their lives. It is divided into two sections: The Long Game (figuring out who you want to be, how you define success, and what kind of impact you’re looking to have in your own life and the world) and The Short Game (moving readers from the who to the how, taking the learnings they’ve gathered in the first half of the book and applying them toward building their lives and finding their next great opportunities).

Its lessons include:
·Not What You Want To Be, But Who You Want to Be
·The Most Powerful Secret I Know: Helping Others Helps Us More
·Getting Comfortable Making Decisions
·Finding Enough In The Ways You Spend Your Time

Whether someone is at the beginning of their journey or, at any stage, looking for more, Mission Driven is a roadmap for discovering what drives you, and a playbook for translating those drives into opportunities. It is a book to help us satisfy our ambitions and our souls, filled with smart, empathetic guidance.

About Mike Hayes

Mike Hayes is the former Commanding Officer of SEAL Team TWO, leading a two thousand–person Special Operations Task Force in Southeastern Afghanistan. In addition to a twenty-year career as a SEAL, Mike was a White House Fellow, served two years as Director of Defense Policy and Strategy at the National Security Council, and has worked directly with both Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Beyond his military and governmental service, Mike is currently the Chief Digital Transformation Officer at VMware. He joined VMware in October 2020, and leads the company’s worldwide business operations and the acceleration of the company’s SaaS transition. Previously, he was SVP and Head of Strategic Operations at Cognizant Technology. Mike also served in Chief of Staff and COO roles at Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest and most successful hedge fund. Mike holds an M.A. in Public Policy from Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and received his B.A. from Holy Cross College. His military decorations include the Bronze Star for valor in combat in Iraq, a Bronze Star for Afghanistan, and the Defense Superior Service Medal from the White House. Hayes is a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a member of the board of directors of Immuta, a data governance company, and of the National Medal of Honor Museum, and a senior advisor to Inherent Group, an impact investment firm. He lives in Westport, Connecticut with his wife and daughter.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Amber’s TBR Adventure on September 17, 2025

Pretty much exactly what I expected from a former military officer writing a self help book. Maybe just a bit more name dropping due to the authors White House Fellowship. The proceeds of his books help fund his foundation to pay off mortgages for gold star families which is definitely a worthy caus......more

Goodreads review by Isaiah on September 09, 2025

As someone preparing to ETS from the Army in less than a year, Mission Driven couldn’t have come at a better time. Mike Hays offers a fresh perspective on personal and professional success—one that goes beyond traditional advice and speaks directly to living with purpose. This is the first audiobook......more

Goodreads review by Candy on June 27, 2025

Hayes uses his background as a Navy SEAL as inspiration to this value-driven approach to life.......more

Quotes

"I first met Mike nearly 20 years ago and can’t imagine anyone who has led a more Mission Driven life. His words are a powerful blueprint for leading with integrity, resilience, and purpose. This book challenges us to think bigger than ourselves, to serve with conviction, and to live a life that truly matters. A must-read for anyone striving to make an impact—in business and in life."—Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO, JPMorganChase

"Mike has lived what he writes. Mission Driven is more than a leadership playbook—it’s a reminder that the most impactful people operate with deep conviction, service, and heart."—Lynn Martin, President, New York Stock Exchange

“Mission Driven is a powerful guide to leading with purpose, toughness, and humility. Mike understands what it takes to build elite teams and strong cultures, and I’ve seen personally how his wisdom can pay off—for both individuals and organizations. This book delivers Mike’s teachings in a way that will hit home for athletes, coaches, leaders, and anyone who strives to achieve their best.”—Dan Hurley, Head Coach and two-time National Champion, UConn Basketball

“Mike is an honor graduate of the ultimate school- the college of life and death. If you want to live a life few can match-take on Mike's challenge. Choose to be Mission Driven.”—Command Master Chief Britt Slabinski, Medal of Honor Recipient

"Mike has helped teach me how to have a pure and intentional outlook on daily life; he understands that our every action shapes outcomes, and uses this to make the world just a bit better everyday."—Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions

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