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Mike Thompson

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Mike Thompson is a lifelong student of leadership and talent development. He's the CEO of Learner Mobile, a learning management system and authoring tool that provides flexible, cost-effective training solutions to many of the world’s most respected companies, including American Airlines, Rutgers University, Deloitte, Dillard's, Dentsply Sirona (world's largest manufacturer of dental solutions) and many more. Companies in healthcare, higher education, retail, as well companies with in-the-field workforces, and those that want to improve their customer service teams all turn to Learner Mobile to develop training materials for today's worker. 200+ organizations across the globe use Learner Mobile.

He is also the founder and CEO of SVI, one of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing companies, where he leads a team dedicated to helping organizations engage, train, and develop their people at scale. Learner Mobile is SVI's flagship product.

Mike has spent his career exploring what makes great leaders and high-performing teams. He’s traveled the world, studying leadership in diverse cultures and challenging environments to gain deeper insights into human potential. His work has led to media appearances on Fox Radio, ABC, NBC, SiriusXM, and podcasts like Quickfires on Spotify, where he shares practical perspectives on leadership and learning.

As the author of three top-selling leadership books—The Organizational Champion, The Anywhere Leader, and Forging Grit—Mike is passionate about helping others navigate change, build resilience, and succeed in any environment. His contributions have been recognized with honors like the 40 Under 40 Award and Business of the Year finalist in his home state of Arkansas.

Before founding SVI, Mike built ThompsonMurray (now Saatchi & Saatchi X) into a leader in in-store marketing. He also served six years in the Air Force and Air National Guard, where he trained teams in survival, evasion, and adaptability—skills that continue to influence his approach to leadership and talent development today.

Mike Thompson is a sought-after thought leader who has delivered presentations on workforce performance and engagement to hundreds of audiences around the world.

  • AI Upskilling: Balancing Human Creativity with Technical Training
    Mike emphasizes the importance of complementing AI with human skills like creativity and judgment. He advises integrating bite-sized, on-demand training into daily workflows. "Avoid treating training as a destination," he says, and use AI to quickly update content. Balance technical skills with soft skills, focusing on adaptability and communication for long-term success.
  • Boosting Innovation in Virtual Teams: Insights from Learner Mobile CEO
    Mike highlights the loss of spontaneous idea-sharing in virtual settings but notes structured interactions can spark innovation. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration tools and training. "Virtual environments, when integrated well, can surpass traditional settings in fostering innovation," Mike says. Learner Mobile's platform aids innovation with micro-learning modules and AI-driven content creation.
  • AI Automation: Transforming Jobs, Not Displacing Them
    Mike argues that AI automation reshapes jobs. At Learner Mobile, AI speeds training material creation, allowing designers to focus on strategic tasks. He emphasizes, "AI is going to open up the ability for people to do more and do more faster," creating demand for skilled roles and transforming the workforce landscape.
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