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.
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Mike's media appearances on Learner Mobile's own YouTube channel