Mike Schindler is a visionary leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and U.S. Navy veteran who equips leaders and organizations to thrive in uncertainty. As the co-executive producer of the award-winning documentary IT’S VUCA: The Secret to Living in the 21st Century and creator of the VUCA MAX™ leadership framework, Mike helps audiences move from stuck to clarity, chaos to confidence, and disruption to decisive action. His work sits at the intersection of human potential, adaptive leadership, and the future of work—guiding executives, veterans, and visionary leaders to lead with courage in volatile and rapidly changing environments.

A former CEO of Operation Military Family and recognized 2025 Military Influencer Award recipient, Mike has advised Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and high-growth organizations on resilience, decision-making, and transformation in the age of AI. Known for blending powerful storytelling, practical frameworks, and real-world leadership experience, he delivers keynotes and workshops that ignite clarity, self-trust, and aligned action. Whether speaking to corporate leaders, mission-driven organizations, or faith-centered audiences, Mike’s message is clear: the future belongs to those who adapt, lead with purpose, and embrace change as an advantage.