As a proud retired Army officer, Former Major General Michael Harrison is already looking forward to the next chapter of his life with excitement. While many retired military personnel chose to take up relaxed lifestyles after active duty, Michael views his current break as temporary. He aims to work his way into executive coaching and hopefully become a college or university president.

Former Major General Michael Harrison certainly has the brains to make a successful career in a leadership role. He graduated Howard University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and followed this with two postgraduate degrees. The first was a Master of Science degree in General Administration from Central Michigan University, with the second being a Master of Science degree in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. He appreciates the learning experiences he underwent at all these institutions, knowing they helped foster his critical thinking, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Growing up in a small rural town, a young Michael Harrison was surrounded by a loving family and strong community that cared about its children and aimed at ensuring their welfare was catered for. In this environment, Former Major General Michael Harrison learned the values of hard work, responsibility and accountability, which he practiced ardently in the US Army.

"From this small community and supported by a strong, intact family, I was given many opportunities and afforded the privilege of leading America's sons and daughters as a US Army Officer, both at home and abroad," he said.
Even as he prepares to step into corporate America, Former Major General Michael Harrison knows that young Americans are hungry for mentors that will prepare them for leadership roles. With the right mentorship, millions of youth have the potential to impact the world in a positive way, not to mention set an example for future generations.

From his career in the US Army, Former Major General Michael Harrison is well equipped to “develop a vision, gain buy-in from the organization, and lead them to achieve that vision through shared effort,” which are qualities that will come in handy.