R. Michael Anderson, MBA, MA, combines real-life business success with deep academic insight. He founded, scaled, and exited three software companies. He also holds a Master’s degree in Psychology.
This rare blend lets him connect with leaders as a peer. He then teaches evidence-based leadership strategies that drive real change in behaviour and performance.
Michael created Leadership Mindset 2.0, a proven framework for modern leadership. It has won multiple awards, serves as a graduate-level textbook, and is being adopted by top global organisations.
His approach is why Stanford University invites him to guide its startup ecosystem. PwC brings him in to coach their high-growth CEOs. Microsoft, Salesforce, and Uber trust him to level up their leaders and teams.
Michael shares stories from his entrepreneurial journey. His California-based companies landed on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing US firms. They also built such strong culture that they won the #1 Best Place to Work. Michael himself earned recognition as Social Entrepreneur of the Year.
In 2005, he served as President of the Board for a chapter of Conscious Capitalism. The global organisation works to elevate humanity through business.
A gifted storyteller, Michael openly shares his failures alongside his wins. Audiences describe his talks as “vulnerable,” “authentic,” and “powerful.”
Using insights from psychology and neuroscience, he transforms managers into true leaders—those who build high-performing teams and thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
