Live2Lead 2026 – A Premier Leadership & Growth Experience in
Grayslake, Illinois
Join us on at
Live2Lead Lake County
University Center of Lake County, University Center Drive, Grayslake Illinois 60030
Meet This Year's Speakers
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.
Conference Sponsors
Event Sponsor
MKB Leadership Transformation is proud to sponsor Live2Lead and to support a movement dedicated to developing stronger leaders who make a difference.
At MKB Leadership Transformation, we believe leadership is more than a title—it’s about influence, growth, impact, and helping people become the best version of themselves. We work with individuals, organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and government leaders to transform how they lead, communicate, and create lasting impact.
Our mission is simple: Transform Leaders. Strengthen Organizations. Impact Communities.
We’re honored to bring you Live2Lead because when leaders grow, organizations grow—and when organizations grow, communities become stronger.
Event Sponsor
We are proud to recognize the Lake County Chamber of Commerce as a valued sponsor of Live2Lead Lake County.
The Chamber plays a vital role in strengthening our local business community by connecting leaders, championing economic growth, and creating opportunities for businesses and professionals to thrive.
Their support of Live2Lead reflects a shared belief that strong businesses require strong leaders—and strong leaders build stronger communities.
Thank you to the Lake County Chamber of Commerce for investing in leadership, collaboration, and the continued growth of Lake County.
Venue Sponsor
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.
Sponsor
Committed to delivering the best quality service to our customers. They clean DRIVEWAYS, SIDEWALKS, PARKING LOTS, FENCING,SIDINGS, PATIOS, GUTTERS, ROOFS, VEHICLES & MORE
Sponsor
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.
Low Investment, Big Impact
Our exclusive event is accessible to all business leaders and professionals. The one-day format also minimizes your time away from work.
Real-World Community
Network with like-minded business leaders and professionals. Live2Lead provides an empowering atmosphere to all who are willing to grow.
John Maxwell's Legacy
Live2Lead is shaped by decades of credibility in corporate leadership, adding to the value each ticket gives you and your team.
World-Class Content
Our lineup of elite speakers will deliver insights you can immediately turn into content for your team or conversations to have with clients.
Conference Host
Marvin Bembry
Leadership Coach, Trainer, & Speaker
Marvin Bembry is a transformational leadership coach, global speaker, consultant, and bestselling author who has spent decades helping people and organizations grow beyond limitations and lead with greater purpose, authenticity, and impact.
As President of MKB Leadership Transformation, Bembry draws upon more than 30 years of corporate leadership experience with major global organizations and extensive experience developing leaders across multiple sectors. His expertise spans leadership development, executive coaching, organizational effectiveness, strategic planning, team development, and navigating complex change. He works with corporate, government, nonprofit, public-safety, and community leaders to strengthen leadership capacity and create sustainable transformation.
Bembry is the author of Burn Bright, Not Out and the #1 Amazon bestseller When the Title Fades: Living and Leading Authentically Beyond Role or Rank. His third book, Servant Leadership Revisited, is scheduled for release later this year and will further explore his commitment to developing leaders who understand that true leadership is rooted not simply in position or authority, but in service, influence, character, and impact.
Through his writing, speaking, training, and coaching, Bembry challenges leaders to move beyond titles and performance to discover the deeper foundations of identity, purpose, resilience, and authentic influence. His leadership philosophy is grounded in a simple conviction: leadership is bigger than a title. Titles may provide authority, but lasting influence comes from character, credibility, relationships, and the ability to add value to others.
Known for combining practical leadership experience with strategic insight and engaging facilitation, Bembry helps leaders and organizations translate ideas into action. His work equips leaders not merely to succeed in their current roles, but to develop the clarity, adaptability, and capacity to lead effectively through transition, uncertainty, and changing organizational environments.
Whether delivering a keynote, facilitating a leadership retreat, coaching an executive, or consulting with an organization, Marvin Bembry brings a practical, people-centered approach to leadership transformation. His mission is to help people lead authentically, live purposefully, and create impact that lasts long after the title fades.
SPONSOR PACKAGES
Platinum Sponsor Package
25 Reserved Tickets
Maxwell DISC Indicator Reports and Debriefs for 8 leaders in your organization
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6-Week Round Table facilitation with 4-8 leaders in your organization
Gold Sponsor Package
15 Reserved Tickets
Maxwell DISC Indicator Reports and Debriefs for 6 leaders in your organization
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6-Week Round Table facilitation with 4-6 leaders in your organization
Silver Sponsor Package
10 Reserved Tickets
Maxwell DISC Indicator Reports and Debriefs for 2 leaders in your organization
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Keynote or Facilitation for your organization
Bronze Sponsor Package
5 Reserved Tickets
Maxwell DISC Indicator Reports and Debriefs for 1 leader in your organization
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Frequent Asked Questions
WHY SHOULD I SPONSOR LIVE2LEAD?
✔ Be a founder partner
✔ Make a lasting impact on local leadership
✔ Network with other top leaders and influencers
✔ Connect with motivated, growth-minded attendees
✔ Show that you are interested in our community growth
✔ Be part of something bigger than you
ARE LARGE TEAMS WELCOME?
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.
HOW WILL I BENEFIT FROM ATTENDING LIVE2LEAD?
Attending this event will provide you with a number of key benefits. You will:
✔ Gain powerful, fresh insights from world-renowned leaders, including John Maxwell, Jesse Cole, Tiffani Bova, and Anthony Trucks.
✔ Learn practical strategies to lead yourself and others more effectively.
✔ Have the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and grow your leadership circle through transformative networking.
✔ Develop a new vision for your personal and professional growth.
WHAT IF I LOSE MY CONFIRMATION FOR THE IN-PERSON EVENT?
We will have a list of names associated with purchased tickets at the venue. You will also have a name badge upon arrival.
WHAT’S YOUR RETURN POLICY?
All ticket sales are final. There are no returns or refunds.
