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Mike Lee
Leadership Development
High Performance
Dealing With Pressure
Mike Lee helps leaders build presence, focus and resilience by blending sports psychology with mindfulness. A leadership speaker and mindfulness keynote speaker, he has worked with NBA MVPs Steph Curry and Joel Embiid and is a #1 best-selling author.
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Mike Lee is a globally recognized keynote speaker, #1 best-selling author, and leadership coach who transforms how individuals and organizations approach performance through the power of presence. After 15 years working with basketball's elite, including NBA MVPs Steph Curry and Joel Embiid, Mike now bridges high-performance sports psychology with practical mindfulness techniques to help leaders thrive in complex, fast-moving business environments. Following a personal crisis with antidepressant withdrawal symptoms, Mike immersed himself in mindfulness practices, creating a unique methodology that merges elite athletic mindsets with Eastern philosophy.
This toolkit helps professionals navigate modern workplace challenges with clarity and purpose. At Fortune 500 companies like Morgan Stanley, Cisco, and IBM, Mike's programs have earned acclaim for their practical impact. Whether addressing a thousand-person ballroom or facilitating intimate leadership workshops, his authentic storytelling and vulnerability connect deeply with diverse audiences.
Mike's journey building a basketball business while battling anxiety and depression gives him rare insight into leadership challenges in volatile, uncertain environments. His latest book, "The New Rules For The Future of Leadership," endorsed by New York Times bestselling authors and Fortune 500 executives, offers fresh perspectives on creating cultures of belonging and psychological safety. Drawing from neuroscience, sports psychology, and personal experience, Mike delivers actionable strategies that help leaders reduce burnout, enhance focus, and cultivate resilience. His research shows people are only fully present for about 50% of the workday, a costly reality he addresses with practical tools for reclaiming attention and optimizing performance in an age of constant distraction.
Book Mike to equip your team with the mindsets and practices that transform distraction into presence, uncertainty into resilience, and potential into peak performance.
Topics, sessions and talks
In "The Power of Presence," Mike Lee emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in modern leadership. Drawing from his experiences with NBA MVPs and personal challenges, he presents a methodology that combines elite athletic mindsets with Eastern philosophy. This program is designed for leaders, high-performing teams, and organizations focused on leadership development. Attendees will learn to cultivate authentic connections, enhance performance, reduce anxiety, and activate purpose, ultimately thriving in today’s complex business landscape.
In "Peak Performance in an Age of Distraction," Mike Lee shares essential mindsets from basketball's elite to help business leaders and high-performing sales teams thrive amidst overwhelming demands. Drawing on experiences with MVPs like Steph Curry and Joel Embiid, Mike reveals strategies to enhance focus, resilience, and creativity. Attendees will learn how to unlock their performance, activate their purpose, elevate their mindset, and cultivate presence, equipping them to excel in today's fast-paced environment.
In "Resilience in an Era of Uncertainty," Mike Lee offers a fresh perspective on navigating disruption and change. He emphasizes the need for leaders to adopt new resilience practices that prevent burnout and foster well-being. Drawing from his journey in building a basketball brand while facing personal challenges, Mike shares actionable strategies rooted in sports psychology and mindfulness. Attendees will learn to enhance their well-being, sustain energy, build resilience, and design a culture of belonging within their organizations.
In "New Rules for the Future of Leadership," Mike Lee addresses the evolving landscape of leadership amid challenges like mental health, purpose, and belonging. He emphasizes the need for leaders to adopt heart-centered, purpose-driven skills to enhance employee engagement and attract top talent. This program is tailored for senior leaders, HR executives, and emerging leaders seeking to foster a culture of belonging and psychological safety. Attendees will learn to ignite purpose, apply mindfulness, optimize talent, and build a thriving organizational culture.
In "Mindfulness in the Modern World," Mike Lee addresses the rising stress and burnout in today's workforce, emphasizing the importance of being present to enhance performance and well-being. Drawing from his personal experiences and sports performance insights, he provides actionable strategies to combat distractions and cultivate emotional resilience. Attendees will learn to debunk mindfulness myths, create mental space for intentional leadership, and apply mindfulness techniques to improve focus and reduce stress, ultimately fostering a thriving work environment.
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Mike Lee draws on first-hand accounts from his 15 years coaching NBA MVPs, including Steph Curry and Joel Embiid, to illustrate performance principles, pairing these narratives with a methodology that merges sports psychology and mindfulness practices into tools attendees can apply directly to workplace challenges.
Mike Lee speaks on mindfulness in leadership, peak performance under distraction, and resilience in uncertainty. He spent 15 years coaching NBA MVPs including Steph Curry and Joel Embiid, and his book The New Rules For The Future of Leadership has been endorsed by New York Times bestselling authors and Fortune 500 executives.
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