WHAT IS LIVE2LEAD?

John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, speaker, coach, and leadership expert who has sold over 34 million books. As the founder of Maxwell Leadership®, he has trained tens of millions of leaders around the world. Recognized as the #1 leader in business and the world’s most influential leadership expert, Maxwell’s impact spans from Fortune 500 CEOs and national leaders to entrepreneurs and the next generation of leaders.

Anthony Trucks is a former foster child, NFL football player, and competitor on American Ninja Warrior. Now an author and Identity Shift Coach, Anthony’s journey took a dramatic turn after a career-altering shoulder injury, forcing him to rebuild his life from the ground up.

As the founder of Dark Work and creator of the Dark Work Experience, Anthony empowers people to unlock the power of their identity through intentional, behind-the-scenes effort—what he calls “Dark Work.” His mission is to help others tap into their full potential and Make Shift Happen!

Tiffani Bova is a trailblazing thought leader, bestselling author, and former Growth & Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce. With decades of experience helping businesses transform customer experiences and drive sustained growth, Tiffani offers bold insights that spark game-changing conversations in every room.

As a former Gartner Research Fellow and host of a highly acclaimed, 5-star-rated podcast, Tiffani continues to inspire leaders with her dynamic and innovative approach.

Jesse Cole is the founder and owner of the Savannah Bananas and the creator of Banana Ball—a fast-paced, wildly entertaining twist on traditional baseball. Since their debut, the Savannah Bananas have sold-out every game, building a fan waitlist of over 3 million. With more than 20 million social media followers and global features on ESPN, CBS, and The Today Show, Jesse is redefining the fan experience. He is also a bestselling author and an international keynote speaker, known for his innovative approach to leadership and engagement.

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. Through the top-ranking Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, he prompts innovative thinking in leaders at every level within a diverse spectrum of organizations. Under his leadership, Life Church is also a three-time recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which is based on employee-submitted data and recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Mark Cole serves as the CEO of Maxwell Leadership enterprises and has more than 25 years of leadership and team development experience, which uniquely qualifies him to have an integral role and be the champion of the John C. Maxwell legacy.
He is committed to adding value to individual leaders and leadership teams. Mark has experience in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors, and he has led companies through economic challenges, growth barriers, and disconnected team dynamics.

Valorie Burton is a life strategist, and international speaker, and 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. Her company provides coaching, coach training, and resilience training and has served clients in all 50 states and 20 countries on six continents.