Carry the Code: Warrior • Guardian • Shepherd • Protector

5 Star Review

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Editorial Book Review:

By LD Clarke

Carry the Code stands out because it does something many leadership books only pretend to do. It asks you to look at who you are beneath your badge, your title, your role, and then gives you a clear path for becoming the person you claim to be. Michael Davenport brings a rare mix of toughness and sincerity, which gives the book a pulse that feels earned rather than performed. That honesty is what makes it matter.

Reading this book feels like sitting with someone who has lived through pressure most people never face and is willing to tell you the truth without polishing it. There is a steady hum of discipline and purpose that runs through the pages, but also a surprising softness whenever Davenport turns to the topics of faith, service, and legacy. It prompts a reflection on one's personal practices and the subtle decisions that gradually define one's character.

The book explores identity, courage, stewardship, and responsibility in a way that reaches beyond professions like law enforcement or martial arts. These ideas touch anyone who has ever carried the weight of protecting others or guiding a team or raising a family. The four pillars of Warrior, Guardian, Shepherd, and Protector work as both a framework and a mirror, reminding readers that strength is never one dimensional.

Davenport’s writing is clear and grounded. He moves between personal stories, practical lessons, and moments of reflection with smooth transitions. One standout moment comes when he describes negotiation not as talking someone down, but as “listening until their fear has someplace to go.” Another powerful line notes that legacy is “the echo of your daily choices,” a simple idea that lands with real force.

In the end, Carry the Code offers guidance that sticks. It encourages readers to elevate their standards in how they live, lead, and safeguard. Anyone seeking purpose or fortitude with sincerity will discover something here worth embracing and advancing.

About the Author 

Michael Davenport

Michael Davenport is a hostage and crisis negotiator, Hall-of-Fame martial artist, and CEO of a five-star federally chartered credit union. He has spent decades in real high-pressure moments—on scenes, in boardrooms, and in everyday conversations where leadership truly shows up. His Warrior–Guardian–Shepherd–Protector framework grew out of lived experience and real human stakes. He writes and teaches to help people face hard moments with courage, protect the people and principles that matter, guide others with integrity, and stand firm in their character when the pressure is highest.