Refresh. Recharge. Lead
Live2Lead 2026
A Premier Leadership & Growth Experience in
McDonough, Georgia
Join us on January 9, 2026
Live2Lead McDonough
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - 1709 Hwy 20 W, McDonough Georgia 30253
Learn from John Maxwell and World-Class Leaders to Elevate Your Impact
Refresh. Recharge. Lead
Live2Lead 2025 – A Premier Leadership & Growth Experience in
McDonough, Georgia
Join us on January 9, 2026
Live2Lead McDonough
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - 1709 Hwy 20 W, McDonough Georgia 30253
Learn from John Maxwell and World-Class Leaders to Elevate Your Impact
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 leadership expert whose work has transformed millions. He has sold over 34 million books, published in more than 50 languages, and authored over 70 titles, including The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 5 Levels of Leadership. His books are regarded as essential resources for personal growth and leadership development.
Jesse Cole, also known as “the guy in the yellow tuxedo,” is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and the owner of the world-famous Savannah Bananas, as well as the Party Animals, Firefighters, and Texas Tailgaters. With the mantra “Fans First. Entertain Always,” the Bananas are on a mission to Make Baseball Fun by creating the Greatest Show in Sports.
Valorie Burton, a life strategist and international speaker, is CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute. Her life-changing message has an intriguing, research-based emphasis in the pioneering field of applied positive psychology – the study of what happens when things go right with us.
Craig Groeschel is the founding and senior pastor of Life Church, an innovative multi-site church and creators of the free YouVersion Family of Bible Apps. He’s a New York Times bestselling author and has written 20 books, including his most recent, The Benefit of Doubt: How Confronting Your Deepest Questions Can Lead to a Richer Faith (February 2025).
Event Contributors
About JM Excel Consultant
JM Excel Consultant LLC specializes in helping organizations thrive by strengthening leadership, enhancing communication, and developing high-performing teams.
With the mission to unlock the full potential of people and processes, JM Excel Consultant does not offer one-size-fits-all solutions—they build trusted relationships and deliver customized strategies that align with your organization’s goals.
About Wisdom, Future & Hope
Wisdom, Future & Hope is a leadership development company dedicated to helping individuals and organizations communicate effectively, enhance value, reduce burnout, and cultivate environments where leaders feel valued and experience transformation within. We provide strategic support through coaching and training to empower leaders to lead with purpose, build meaningful connections, so their team and organization thrives, and create sustainable, long-term impact.
About Maxwell Leadership
Everyone Can Learn to Lead Well. And No One Should Do It Alone. Whether your goal is to better yourself or make waves that change the world, there are many ways to feel the call to lead. We are here to help you answer it, and we know without a doubt you can get there.
Venue Sponsor
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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.
Event Hosts
Judy McMurtry
Leadership Coach, Trainer, & Speaker
Judy McMurtry is a leadership expert, consultant, and certified speaker dedicated to helping businesses build strong, high-performing teams. With over 25 years in corporate leadership—primarily in aviation—she specializes in strategic leadership, team development, and workplace culture transformation.
As CEO of JM Excel Consultant LLC, Judy provides customized coaching, DISC personality assessments, and leadership training to enhance communication, decision-making, and collaboration. She is certified through the Maxwell Leadership Team and has led successful workplace culture initiatives, including chairing the Henry County Chamber of Commerce’s Engagement & Inclusion Committee.
Gladys Dillard
Leadership Coach, Trainer, & Speaker
With over 20 years of leadership experience across healthcare,
business, and the nonprofit sectors, Gladys brings a unique
perspective to helping individuals and organizations reduce burnout and build thriving cultures—so teams not only perform at a high level, but do so with purpose, increased performance, and lasting impact.
As a Pharmacist by trade, founder of Wisdom, Future & Hope, and a
Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach and Trainer, Gladys is passionate about equipping people with the tools, mindset, and strategies needed to lead with confidence and create meaningful transformation in their lives and organizations.
Whether an individual or organization is seeking to develop leadership, grow with purpose, or simply take the next step with confidence, Gladys is committed to walking alongside them.
EVENT PACKAGES
Platinum
Package
Package Details
16 Reserved Tickets (2 VIP Tables)
✔ Maxwell DISC Indicator Reports and debriefs for 8 leaders in your organization
✔ 2-hour Leadership Experience and evaluation of strengths and weaknesses for 8 C-Level leaders in your organization
✔ 5-Week Round Table facilitation with 4-8 leaders in your organization
✔ Logo on flyers, media promotion, and ticketing website
✔ Recognition during the event
Gold
Package
Package Details
8 Reserved Tickets (1 VIP Table)
✔ Maxwell DISC Indicator Reports and debriefs for 6 leaders in your organization
✔ 2-hour Leadership Experience and evaluation of strengths and weaknesses for 6 C-Level leaders in your organization
✔ Logo on flyers, media promotion, and ticketing website
✔ Recognition during the event
Silver
Package
Package Details
4 Reserved Tickets
✔ Maxwell DISC Indicator Reports and debriefs for 2 leaders in your organization
✔ Two 1:1 coaching sessions for 2 leaders (each) in your organization
✔ Logo on flyers, media promotion, and ticketing website
✔ Recognition during the event
Bronze
Package
Package Details
2 Reserved Tickets
✔ 1:1 Coaching session for 1 leader in your organization
✔ Recognition during the event
Frequent Asked Questions
WHY SHOULD I BECOME A CONTRIBUTOR FOR LIVE2LEAD MCDONOUGH?
✔ Make a lasting impact on local leadership
✔ Network with other top leaders
✔ Connect with motivated, growth-minded attendees
✔ Show that you are interested in community growth
✔ Be part of something bigger than you
ARE LARGE TEAMS WELCOME?
Yes! The Live2Lead McDonough event is perfect for a team retreat. See our packages section to see how you can save money for your large group.
HOW WILL I BENEFIT FROM ATTENDING LIVE2LEAD MCDONOUGH?
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, Valerie Burton, and Craig Groeschel.
✔ Learn practical strategies to lead yourself and others more effectively.
✔ Have the opportunity to connect with like-minded leaders 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.
WHAT’S YOUR RETURN POLICY?
All ticket sales are final. There are no returns or refunds.
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