Live2Lead Greenwood 2026
Live2Lead 2026 · Make your growth stick

Grow into the leader your people need.

Live2Lead with Everyday Leaders is a one-day leadership and personal growth experience for professionals who are ready to lead with purpose, build their brand and make a lasting impact.

Live2Lead 2026 headliners: Dan Heath, Stephanie Chung, John C. Maxwell, Kathryn McLay and Rory Vaden 2026 headline lineup
DateThu, Nov 12, 2026Doors open 7:30 AM
VenueMad Hatter Theater916 E Main St, Greenwood, IN
HeadlinersMaxwell · McLay · Vaden · Chung · HeathPlus a live community leadership panel
IncludedBreakfast & lunchLimited seating
Early bird pricingEnds Thu, Oct 29, 2026Save $30 on every General Admission and VIP ticket.
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Main eventThu, Nov 12, 2026 · 7:30 AMMad Hatter Theater, Greenwood, IN · Eastern Time
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41M+books sold by headliner John C. Maxwell
16speakers: 5 virtual headliners and 11 live in Greenwood
4.5SHRM CEUs included with every admission
1 dayso your time away from work stays short
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Our 2026 theme

Make your growth STICK in 2026.

How do you make your growth stick?

Get in the right rooms with bigger thinkers, grow yourself, grow your teams, and develop collaboration and accountability partners with community leaders who help elevate your success to the next level.

If you're ready to grow in your life and business, don't miss this opportunity to grow.

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    Get in the right roomsSurround yourself with bigger thinkers.
  2. 02
    Grow yourselfSharpen your purpose, your message and your leadership.
  3. 03
    Grow your teamsTake what you learn back to the people you lead.
  4. 04
    Build accountability partnersCollaborate with community leaders who keep you moving.
Who it's for

Built for leaders ready to make a bigger impact for themselves and the communities they serve.

Live2Lead brings together leaders from the sectors that hold our community together. If you influence people, a team or an organization, this room is for you.

H

Healthcare

Lead care teams through constant change, and build a culture people want to stay in.

F

Financial services

Turn expertise into trust, and tell your story clearly in a crowded, relationship-driven market.

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Nonprofits

Rally volunteers, partners and donors around a mission, and grow your influence for greater impact.

Ideal for Executives & directorsManagers & team leadsBusiness ownersHR & people leadersNonprofit leadersCommunity partnersChamber executivesEmerging leadersTeams on retreat
This year's speakers

Learn from leaders who've built what you're building.

Live2Lead puts you in the same room as some of today's highest-caliber business leaders. Every session hands you practical tools to grow and lead in a landscape that never stops changing.

Virtual sessions are shown on the big screen at the Mad Hatter Theater. In-person speakers are live on stage in Greenwood.
Live on stage in Greenwood

Community leaders, panelists & hosts

Tap a name to read their story.

Your day at Live2Lead

From your first connection to your next step accountability plan.

Each part of the day builds on the last, so you leave with more than inspiration. You leave with a plan.

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7:30 AM · Arrive & connect

Breakfast and real-world networking

Meet growth-minded leaders from across Johnson County and beyond, and start the day in a room built for people who are willing to grow.

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Virtual main stage · World-class content

Leadership sessions from global voices

John C. Maxwell, Kathryn McLay, Rory Vaden, Stephanie Chung and Dan Heath join on the big screen with insights you can turn straight into training for your team or conversations with your clients.

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In person · Moderated by Mayor Mark Myers

The Community Leadership Panel

Leaders from healthcare, financial services and nonprofits share how they use their organizations, brands and personal influence to make a difference.

  • How purpose drives leadership and organizational growth
  • Why your WHY matters when building a recognizable brand
  • How to communicate your story in a crowded marketplace
  • Authenticity, visibility and community connection
  • Turning your brand into a vehicle for greater impact
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Exclusive bonus sessions

Clarify your purpose. Amplify your story.

Melahni Ake · Everyday Leaders

Discover Your WHY

Inspired by Simon Sinek's work, uncover the purpose behind what you do and how it changes the way you lead, communicate and connect.

Joe Ake · Joe Ake Studios

Multimedia Musts

Your story needs to be seen and heard. Practical ways to use multimedia to build visibility and a brand experience beyond a logo.

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Included for every attendee

The Magic of Publishing Your Story

Presented by our VIP Presenting Sponsor, Denola Burton of Enhanced DNA Publishing. Every ticket includes this Book Publishing Workshop. Move from "I have a story" to "I have a published book," and turn it into credibility, visibility and legacy.

  • Why publishing strengthens your authority and credibility
  • How a book becomes an extension of your brand
  • How to begin a sustainable legacy through your story
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Closing session · Accountability

Closing Accountability Session

End the day by putting critical tools into practice. Leaders work through what they learned, commit to their next steps and walk away with accountability partners who will help them follow through.

  • Put the day's critical leadership tools into practice
  • Set your next-step accountability plan
  • Leave connected with accountability partners from the room
Lead with purpose ⬢ Lead with purpose ⬢ Lead with purpose
Build your brand ⬢ Build your brand ⬢ Build your brand
Make an impact ⬢ Make an impact ⬢ Make an impact
"Everything rises and falls on leadership."
John C. Maxwell
What you'll walk away with

Walking beside you to help you build your brand voice with clarity, connection and purpose.

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A clear WHY

The purpose, cause or belief that drives you, and the words to share it.

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Practical strategies

Tools to lead yourself and others more effectively, starting right away.

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A stronger brand story

How to be seen, heard and remembered in a crowded marketplace.

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A bigger leadership circle

Connections with professionals who are just as committed to growth as you are.

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A new vision for your growth

A fresh picture of where you're going personally and professionally, and the next step to get there.

From past Live2Lead events

Leaders who've been in the room say it best.

4.9/5average event rating
13 of 14attendees rated it 5 out of 5
4.9/5rating for the content
Find your fit

Where are you on your leadership journey?

Choose the option that sounds most like you, and we'll point you to the right seat.

Save $30
General Admission · Early Bird

Early Bird General Admission

  • General admission seating for 1 adult
  • Book Publishing Workshop with Denola Burton
  • 4.5 SHRM CEUs
  • Breakfast, lunch & snacks
  • Early bird rate through Oct 29
ADMIT ONE · NOV 12 2026
$129
$99
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Save $30
VIP Experience · Early Bird

Early Bird VIP

  • Everything in General Admission, including the Book Publishing Workshop and 4.5 SHRM CEUs
  • VIP seating & day-of recognition
  • Speaker books
  • Live 1-hour group coaching call with John Maxwell
ADMIT ONE · VIP
$279
$249
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General Admission · After Oct 29

General Admission

  • General admission seating for 1 adult
  • Book Publishing Workshop with Denola Burton
  • 4.5 SHRM CEUs
  • Breakfast, lunch & snacks
ADMIT ONE · NOV 12 2026
$129
Select
VIP Experience · After Oct 29

VIP Experience

  • Everything in General Admission, including the Book Publishing Workshop and 4.5 SHRM CEUs
  • VIP seating & speaker books
  • Live group coaching call with John Maxwell
ADMIT ONE · VIP
$279
Select
All sales are final. No returns or refunds.Lost your confirmation? Your name will be on the list at check-in.Bringing a team? See partner packages below.
Conference sponsors

Thank you to the sponsors who make Live2Lead possible.

These organizations are investing in leadership across Greenwood and Johnson County.

Become a sponsor →
Sponsorship packages

Invest in your people. Be seen investing in your community.

Partnerships are limited. Each package brings your team into the VIP experience and continues their development long after November 12.

Platinum Partner
$10,000
20 VIP tickets · exclusive VIP seating
  • Full-page program ad & logo on all promotion
  • Vendor table in the event lobby
  • 1-hour leadership workshop with Melahni Ake for up to 20 leaders ($2,500 value)
  • 3-week virtual mastermind on High Road Leadership
  • John Maxwell's Winning Teams virtual training
  • Exclusive interview at Joe Ake Studios
Become Platinum
Gold Partner
$7,500
16 VIP tickets · exclusive VIP seating
  • Half-page program ad & sponsor shout-outs
  • Vendor table in the event lobby
  • 1-hour workshop with Melahni Ake for up to 16 leaders ($2,500 value)
  • 2-week virtual mastermind on High Road Leadership
  • Winning Teams virtual training
  • Interview at Joe Ake Studios
Become Gold
Silver Partner
$5,000
10 VIP tickets · VIP seating
  • Quarter-page program ad & shout-outs
  • Vendor table in the event lobby
  • 1-hour workshop with Melahni Ake for up to 10 leaders ($1,500 value)
  • 1-week virtual coaching on High Road Leadership
  • Winning Teams virtual training
Become Silver
Bronze Partner
$2,500
6 VIP tickets · VIP seating
  • Eighth-page program ad & shout-outs
  • VIP BookCamp + Brand Building Workshop
  • 6 speaker books
  • 1-hour strategy session with Melahni Ake for up to 6 leaders
  • Winning Teams virtual training
Become Bronze
Lunch Sponsor$1,5004 VIP tickets, logo & social shout-outSponsor now
Breakfast Sponsor$7504 VIP tickets, logo & social shout-outSponsor now
VIP Brand Partner$7504 VIP tickets, ad & BookCamp seatsSponsor now
Supporting Partner$5002 VIP tickets & a vendor tableSponsor now
Private Viewing$500Host Live2Lead at your organization, up to 100Book now
A message from your hosts

Hear why Live2Lead matters to us.

Melahni and Joe Ake
Live2Lead hosts on stage
35years leading together
Meet your hosts

Melahni & Joe Ake

Melahni is the Founder & CEO of Everyday Leaders and has spent 10 years with Maxwell Leadership as an International Speaker, Executive Coach and Corporate Consultant. Since 2016 she has developed leaders in healthcare, financial services and nonprofits with research-based tools and coaching that drive meaningful change.

  • Founding Partner, Maxwell Leadership Behavioral Health Culture Consultant – Executive Leadership Team
  • Maxwell Leadership President's Advisory Council
  • Maxwell Leadership DISC Behavioral Consultant
  • WHY Institute Corporate Consultant, helping organizations elevate communication through WHY Discovery retreats and courses

Joe is the CEO of Joe Ake Studios, delivering professional media and broadcast services across the community. Together they've created spaces for leaders to grow, in person and virtually, since 2016.

Woman Leader of the Year, 2024Melahni Ake, recognized by Aspire Johnson County
United States Air ForceCook MedicalFranciscan HealthcareThe Walt Disney CompanyPurdue UniversityUIndyRotarySertomaGreenwood, IndianaCarroll County Chamber of CommerceAspire Johnson CountyCentier Bank
Questions

Everything you need before you register.

Can't find your answer? Reach out to the Everyday Leaders team.

How will I benefit from attending?
  • Fresh insights from world-renowned leaders including John Maxwell, Rory Vaden, Stephanie Chung, Kathryn McLay and Dan Heath.
  • Practical strategies to lead yourself and others more effectively.
  • Real connections with growth-minded professionals.
  • A new vision for your personal and professional growth.
Are large teams welcome?

Yes. Live2Lead works beautifully as a team retreat. Partner packages bundle 6 to 20 VIP seats and save you money on a larger group.

Can I earn continuing education credits?

Yes. All admissions include access to 4.5 SHRM CEUs.

Why should my organization become a partner?
  • Become a founding partner and make a lasting impact on local leadership.
  • Network with top leaders and influencers.
  • Connect with motivated, growth-minded attendees.
  • Show your commitment to the community's growth.
What if I lose my confirmation?

No problem. We'll have every ticket holder's name at the venue, and you'll receive a name badge when you arrive.

What's the refund policy?

All ticket sales are final. There are no returns or refunds.

How can I volunteer?

Email the Everyday Leaders team with the subject line VOLUNTEER L2L.

November 12, 2026 · Greenwood, Indiana

Your next level starts here.

Lead with purposeShare your storyBuild your brandLeave a legacy
Live2Lead with Everyday Leaders · Mad Hatter Theater, 916 East Main Street, Greenwood, IN 46143 Presented in partnership with Maxwell Leadership®
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