LIVE2LEAD puts you in the same room as some of today’s highest-caliber business leaders.
Every session offers practical tools to help leaders grow and thrive in today’s ever-changing landscape.
John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, speaker, coach, and leader who has sold more than 34 million books. He founded Maxwell Leadership®, an organization that has trained tens of millions of leaders in every nation. Recognized as the world's #1 leadership expert, he continues to influence Fortune 500 CEOs, national leaders, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders around the globe.


Rory Vaden is a 2-time New York Times bestselling author, 8-figure entrepreneur, and the youngest American inducted into the Professional Speaking Hall of Fame. He studies the psychology of influence and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNN, and Good Morning America. His TEDx talk has been viewed more than 5 million times, and he has spoken for organizations including Google, Keller Williams, the Million Dollar Round Table, and the Global Leadership Summit.


Stephanie Chung is the author of Ally Leadership: How To Lead People Who Are Not Like You. She is a business growth strategist with more than 30 years of experience driving organizational transformation. She served as Chief Growth Officer for Wheels Up and became the first African American to lead sales for a private jet company (JetSuite). She serves on several advisory boards and has been recognized as one of Adweek's Women Trailblazers and Ebony's Power 100. Her work has reached 101 countries and been translated into 60 languages.


Kathryn McLay previously served as President and CEO of Walmart International and Sam's Club. She led a team of 500,000 associates serving 80 million customers weekly across 18 countries. Under her leadership, Sam's Club revenues grew 43% to $84 billion in fiscal year 2023. She also held executive leadership roles overseeing finance, strategy, supply chain, and neighborhood markets at Walmart. She has a background in accounting, finance, and organizational psychology.


Dan Heath is the bestselling author or co-author of Switch, Made to Stick, Decisive, The Power of Moments, Upstream, and Reset. His books have been translated into 35 languages and sold more than 4 million copies worldwide. He hosts the Apple podcast What It's Like to Be... and has received numerous writing honors, including Amazon's Best Nonfiction Book of the Year and Apple's Best Audiobook of the Year. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.


John Hackett, Ed. D is a sought-after speaker, facilitator, and writer who provides services to equip and develop leaders with the practical, valuable skills to grow their leadership practice, address their “people puzzles,” and connect with and empower those they serve. Dr. Hackett is a repurposed high school and university administrator, professor, and the C.C.O. (Chief Connecting Officer) of Making Connections, a leadership consulting company affiliated with Maxwell Leadership, the Table group, the Center for Teacher Effectiveness, and The Purpose Factor. John is a Maxwell Leadership Executive Program facilitator, coach, speaker, and DISC consultant. He is also licensed in The Purpose Factor and Six Working Genius. John consistently contributes to social media and has earned thousands of LinkedIn impressions. He posts a weekly video blog, Tuesday’s Point to Ponder, and writes the LinkedIn newsletter, Thursdays Leadership Insight, which has 360-plus articles and nearly 700 subscribers. .



Mistwood Golf Club is a public, Scottish-inspired 18-hole golf course located at 1700 W. Renwick Road in Romeoville, Illinois that includes a high-end clubhouse, an old-world-style tavern/restaurant, and a nearby practice/learning center.

The Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce works as an advocate and catalyst for local businesses, aiming to promote economic growth, development, and a thriving community where people can live, work, and do business, acting as the voice for business interests and providing networking, resources, and support for its members in the Plainfield and Shorewood areas.

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The Kleberg County Economic Development and Emergency Operations Center is the 2025 Live2Lead Kingsville venue sponsor, welcoming you to one of the newest event facilies in the city.

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The Kingsville Chamber of Commerce has but one goal – to help each of our members succeed. Investing in your success means investing in the growth and economic development of Kingsville, making it an even better place to live and work.

Our exclusive event is accessible to all business leaders and professionals. The one-day format also minimizes your time away from work.

Network with like-minded business leaders and professionals. Live2Lead provides an empowering atmosphere to all who are willing to grow.


Live2Lead is shaped by decades of credibility in corporate leadership, adding to the value each ticket gives you and your team.

Our lineup of elite speakers will deliver insights you can immediately turn into content for your team or conversations to have with clients.
John Hackett, Ed. D is a sought-after speaker, facilitator, and writer who provides services to equip and develop leaders with the practical, valuable skills to grow their leadership practice, address their “people puzzles,” and connect with and empower those they serve.


Platinum Sponsor Package
$1,500
5 tickets
5 Maxwell DISC Indicator Reports and Debriefs for leaders in your organization
2-hour Leadership Experience
Social media endorsements
On-site video and personal ad
Title logo on all flyers and media promotion
Bonus Video Materials
First logo and video representing your organization on Live2Lead landing page

Gold Sponsor Package
$1,000
4 tickets
4 Maxwell DISC Indicator Reports and Debriefs for three leaders in your organization
2-hour Leadership Experience
Social media promotion
2nd largest logo on all flyers and media promotion
30-second intro and video
Bonus Video Materials
Logo and video representing your organization on Live2Lead landing page

Silver Sponsor Package
$500
3 tickets
3 Maxwell DISC Indicator Reports and debrief
2-hour Leadership Experience
Logo on all flyers and media promotion
30-second ad and video
Logo and video representing your organization on Live2Lead landing page

Bronze Sponsor Package
$300
2 tickets
2 Maxwell DISC Indicator Reports and debrief
2-hour Leadership Experience
Logo on all flyers and media promotion
Logo and video representing your organization on Live2Lead landing page
Yes! The Live2Lead event is perfect for a team retreat. See the sponsorship section to see how you can save money for your large group.
We will have a list of names associated with purchased tickets at the venue. You will also have a name badge upon arrival.
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