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Mike Lee's presentation is engaging and provides strategies for innovative action to enhance performance and resilience.
The insights and real-world application are inspirational, and empower individuals and organizations with a fresh perspective to foster growth.
Resilience at work isn't about toughing it out.It's about staying present through the change
Your people aren't getting a break between changes anymore. New tools, new structures, new goals, often all at once. Most of them are pushing through. But pushing through only works for so long, and it shows up as tired leaders, short tempers and teams that react instead of think.
The change never stops
In 2022, the average employee went through 10 planned company changes, up from 2 in 2016. Resilience can't wait for things to calm down. It has to work in the middle of the change.
Gartner research, published in Harvard Business Review, “Employees Are Losing Patience with Change Initiatives” (May 2023)Leaders are carrying more
71% of leaders say their stress has gone up since they stepped into their current role, and 40% of those leaders have thought about leaving. When the people at the top run on empty, everyone below them feels it.
DDI, Global Leadership Forecast 2025 (10,796 leaders)AI adds a new kind of uncertainty
Nearly half of U.S. workers worry AI could make some or all of their job duties obsolete, the highest level APA has recorded. Worry about the future pulls people out of the work in front of them.
American Psychological Association, 2026 Work in America surveyResilience can be trained
A review of 11 randomized trials found that resilience training works, including programs built on mindfulness. Resilience isn't a trait you're born with. It's a skill your people can build.
Joyce et al., “Road to resilience,” BMJ Open (June 2018)Most teams don't have a talent problem. They have a presence problem.
Between what happens and how you respond, there's a gap. Mike calls it the Decision Gap. Resilient people aren't the ones who never get knocked off balance. They're the ones who find that gap faster: notice what just hit them, let the emotion settle, then choose their next move on purpose. That's a skill, and it gets stronger every time you use it.
Each idea follows the same pattern: a principle, a story, then an exercise, so people feel the shift before they leave the room. Research on workplace resilience programs shows the gains fade when people stop practicing, so the keynote closes with a short daily practice and follow-up resources that keep it going.Source: Vanhove et al., Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology (2016)
Resilience, leading through change, uncertainty, burnout and recovery, AI and the future of work, and performing under pressure.
As a resilience speaker, Mike talks to the whole room, from the CEO to the front line. Hospital leaders, association members, finance teams and sales teams have all left with something they used the same week. He keeps it practical, honest and personal, with stories and humor, and without the “just be tougher” message people are tired of hearing.
Resilience in an
Era of Uncertainty
How leaders and teams stay steady, recover faster and perform through constant change.
Most resilience talks tell one big comeback story and hope it rubs off. This one gives your people something they can use on Monday. Mike shares how he rebuilt his own life and business moment by moment, and what 15 years of training elite basketball players taught him about performing when the pressure is on. Then he turns it into simple tools: how to respond instead of react, how to protect your energy, and how to lead a team through change without burning it out.
- Why pushing through stops working, and how to recover on purpose so energy lasts the whole year.
- The Decision Gap: a three-step way to respond on purpose instead of reacting under pressure.
- How to stay connected to your energy as a leader, and how to get it back when you lose it.
- Lead Through AI and Change With a Beginner's Mind: how to take on new ways of working instead of resisting what's new.
- Moment by Moment: how small, present choices stack up into steady performance and growth.
- How to build a culture of belonging so teams carry hard seasons together, not alone.
What audiences say aboutresilience with Mike
It was a pleasure to work with Mike Lee.Stephen CurryNBA MVP
Mike's message is inspiring and is rooted in practicality. The strategies he's teaching will help your people unlock the potential within.Larry MurphyFormer Chief Strategy Officer, The Walt Disney Company
Listening to and learning from Mike has not only been a positive experience but also a powerful one. In a world of change, he has a knack for simple tools that help you focus on a path forward.Richard CurtisCEO, FutureBrand Australia
The personal stories, especially around anxiety and mindfulness, brought a level of authenticity that instantly connected with the room. It wasn't just theory — it was actionable.Association of periOperative Registered NursesLeadership Summit
I've had the opportunity to experience Mike both virtually and live, in-person. Regardless of how you decide to work with him, you're going to walk away with strategies to better navigate through adversity, build focus and enhance overall professional performance.Brad PavelecCisco
Mike's message on the power of purpose and presence is absolutely essential for navigating the complexities of modern leadership.Caylee NoggleCEO, Georgia Hospital Association
Mike's keynote at our APWA Conference was incredibly relevant to what our industry is facing right now. He clearly outlined the challenges we discussed in our discovery session and shared actionable, relevant and timely stories, strategies and mindsets that can help move us toward our future.Scott SawyerPresident, APWA Washington
Just fantastic. People laughed, they cried and were able to implement his strategies immediately.Jeff JohnsonCEO, 1st National Bank
See Mike in action
Four minutes of Mike on stage: the stories, the energy and the moments audiences take home. Then check your date.
Check AvailabilityWho books aresilience speaker
Association
conferences
Members come to the annual meeting carrying a hard year. Mike gives them a reset and tools they'll use when they get home. Most of Mike's keynotes are for associations.
All keynotesHealthcare and
hospital teams
A resilience speaker for people who can't afford a bad day: nurses, care teams and the leaders who support them.
Healthcare keynotesFinancial
services
For banks, credit unions and finance teams working through rate swings, new tech and constant change.
Leadership keynotesLeadership offsites
and sales kickoffs
A motivational speaker on resilience who gives leaders and sales teams a practical plan for the year ahead, not just a pep talk.
Sales keynotesEasy to book,built for
your audience
Initial consultation
Initiate a kick-off call with stakeholders to understand desired outcomes, aspirations, and the transformation they seek from the program.
Research and discovery
Conduct thorough research and interviews to gather insights, ensuring the content is timely, actionable, and relevant for maximum impact and transformation.
Tailored program development
Identify the intersection between the content and the client's challenges, allowing for the creation of a tailored program that specifically addresses their needs and drives tangible results.
Review and alignment
Schedule a review call, if necessary, to ensure that the developed content aligns seamlessly with the objectives outlined during the initial consultation.
Program delivery
Mike will present an inspiring and engaging program, incorporating actionable strategies and thought-provoking ideas to captivate the audience and drive the desired transformation.
Sustained impact
Each client will receive access to resources designed to reinforce the impact from the program and apply key concepts.
for the Future
of Leadership
“Through relatable stories, actionable strategies and counter-cultural exercises, Mike’s book will help you answer your call to greatness.”
He learned resiliencethe hard way
Mike built Thrive3, his basketball training and events company, out of his college apartment. While it grew, he was quietly dealing with anxiety and depression, and then a health crisis took his energy and his trust in himself. Pushing harder only made things worse. So he rebuilt, moment by moment, using mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to get through each day. That rebuild is the heart of this keynote: not a story about never falling down, but about how you get back up.
Before and alongside that, Mike spent 15 years training elite basketball players to perform under pressure. He coached NBA star Joel Embiid and served as assistant director at Steph Curry's first skills academy. He saw that the best players weren't the ones who never made mistakes. They were the ones who let go of the last play fastest and stayed present for the next one.
Today Mike is a Top 50 keynote speaker named by Real Leaders, an executive coach, author of the #1 best-seller New Rules for the Future of Leadership and founder of MindShift Labs. His HeartMind approach brings together the heart of a conscious leader and the mindset of an elite athlete.
Resilience keynote speaker FAQ:What planners ask
Is Mike Lee a resilience keynote speaker?
Yes. Mike Lee is a resilience keynote speaker and Top 50 keynote speaker named by Real Leaders. His keynote Resilience in an Era of Uncertainty helps leaders and teams stay steady through change, recover faster from setbacks and perform when it matters most.
What does a resilience speaker do at an event?
A good resilience speaker helps people handle setbacks and pressure in a way they can use the next day. Mike shares his own rebuild and lessons from elite basketball, then teaches simple tools, like the Decision Gap, and has the room practice them.
How is Mike's take on resilience different?
Most resilience talks are about bouncing back after one big setback. Mike teaches resilience as a present-moment skill: noticing what's pulling at you, recovering on purpose and choosing your next move, again and again. It's built moment by moment, not in one comeback.
Is this a motivational talk or a practical one?
Both. People leave inspired, but every story comes with a tool they can use. Planners often tell Mike the room is still using the ideas weeks later.
Is Mike a motivational speaker on resilience who has overcome adversity?
Yes. Mike speaks openly about dealing with anxiety and depression and rebuilding his health and business. He shares it to show what resilience looks like in real life, then turns it into steps the audience can take.
Can Mike speak virtually?
Yes, Mike can present virtually. The format is confirmed with each client based on the event.
How long is the keynote, and do you offer workshops?
Keynotes run 45 to 75 minutes. Mike also offers half-day workshops that go deeper into the Decision Gap and recovery practices, with time for teams to apply them to their own work.
Can the keynote be tailored to our event?
Yes. Mike starts with a call to learn your goals, audience and theme, and often talks with a few attendees beforehand. He ties the stories and examples to your industry and your event.
What makes a great resilience keynote speaker?
Look for four things: a real story of setback and recovery, practical tools people can use the next day, a talk tailored to your audience, and proof from events like yours. Building resiliency takes more than a pep talk, so the best speakers leave people with a practice, not just a good feeling.
How much does a resilience keynote speaker cost, and can we work with a tight budget?
Fees depend on the format, length and travel. Mike works with associations, nonprofits and companies of all sizes, and shares options that fit your event after a short call.
How far ahead should we book a resilience keynote speaker?
As early as you can. Associations often book 6 to 12 months ahead and companies a few months ahead, but Mike can sometimes fill shorter timelines. Check availability for your date.
Where is Mike based?
Mike is based in Miami and speaks across the U.S. and internationally.
Last updated November 2026
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