A Leadership Development Experience

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Illinois State University Alumni Center - Normal IL

**One of over 300 Maxwell Leadership Simulcast Events Worldwide**

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Conference Objectives

  • Engage in a meaningful day of learning, growing and connecting with others with a growth mindset.
  • Gain new insights and growth tools from thought leaders, cohort facilitator, and peers.
  • Develop the framework for your own personal and professional growth plan and ignite new excitement to achieve your goals.

A portion of the proceeds from this year's LIVE2LEAD BloNo will go to support YouthBuild McLean County. Their mission is to build, develop, inspire, and challenge educationally and economically disadvantaged youth to make the difference through education, leadership development, completion of vocational training and service to the community. 

What is Live2Lead?

LIVE2LEAD is the premier leadership and personal growth event, full of rich content, key takeaways, and practical action items presented annually to a global audience by Maxwell Leadership. Virtual speakers are rebroadcasted and supplemented with expert facilitation by a local Maxwell Leadership certified host from your community. 

For Human Resources professionals, SHRM credits are available. 

LIVE2LEAD - BloNo 2024 is hosted by Gary Ohler, President of Appex Partners LLC and a Maxwell Leadership Executive Director and certified Corporate Facilitator. For over a decade, Maxwell Leadership has shared leadership and personal growth principles with a live audience and to over 300 simulcast locations around the globe through this annual gathering of experienced and aspiring leaders! We are excited to bring this event to Central Illinois to add value, equip leaders, and assist in your personal and professional growth!  At LIVE2LEAD, attendees connect with other growth-minded people who together receive practical tools to maximize their leadership abilities and trajectories. 

Seating is limited. Register now to gain new perspectives and relevant teaching from speakers on the cutting edge of leadership who offer diverse perspectives and real-world application. We know that attendees will leave empowered and excited to lead and create change with renewed passion and drive.

**The virtual speakers provide exclusive, licensed content through a video re-broadcast of a recent live event held in Orlando, Florida.**

Participants will be guided by a skilled facilitator who will lead table conversations and activities after each speaker, and will be challenged to put the leadership lessons they learn into immediate action. These conversations will guide participants to build a framework for personal and professional growth created especially for this conference. Continental breakfast and lunch is provided to registered attendees.

LIVE2LEAD also is designed to support attendees in building new relationships and networking with other growth-minded professionals from our community.

As John Maxwell says, "Leadership is Influence, nothing more, nothing less." Invest in yourself and your team to increase your ROI Return on Influence!

Register today!

Who Should Attend

  • Emerging, mid-career, and seasoned leaders and retirees
  • Nonprofit, government, and corporate employees, entrepreneurs and solopreneurs
  • Formal and informal leaders at work, at home and in the community
  • Managers, aspiring managers and individual contributors
  • Those who need to get "unstuck"
  • Anyone who needs a push to take their goals from concept to action
  • People with a growth mindset who are ready to move to new levels
  • YOU!

Virtual Speakers & Local Host

JOHN C. MAXWELL Author, Speaker

A #1 New York Times bestselling author, speaker, coach and leader who has sold more than 34 million books. John is the founder of Maxwell Leadership® — a leadership development organization that has trained tens of millions of leaders in every nation. Having been recognized as the #1 leader in business by the American Management Association and the world's most influential leadership expert by Business Insider and Inc. magazine, Maxwell continues to influence individuals and organizations worldwide—from Fortune 500 CEOs and national leaders to entrepreneurs and the leaders of tomorrow.


MICHAEL JR. Comedic Thought-Leader, Author

Known as one of today's most gifted communicators, Michael Jr. brings laughter and encouragement to audiences all over the world. Using comedy and dynamic storytelling he inspires audiences to discover and activate their purpose. This unique skill set has landed him on stages like The Tonight Show on NBC, TEDx talks and Jimmy Kimmel Live. His mission to make laughter common place in uncommon places means that he also seeks opportunities to share his gift with those in homeless shelters and prisons. You can find him in Sony Pictures' feature film War Room, as well as starring roles in Selfie Dad, Laughing on Purpose, and More than Funny.


JON GORDON Author, Speaker

Jon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 30 books including 16 best sellers and 5 children’s books.

Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Masters in Teaching from Emory University. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations and teams.


MALCOM GLADWELL Author, Journalist

Malcom is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, Talking to Strangers, and The Bomber Mafia. He is the co-founder of Pushkin Industries, an audiobook and podcast production company that produces the podcasts Revisionist History, Against the Rules with Michael Lewis, The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos, and Broken Record.


CHAUNTÈ LOWE Olympic Bronze Medalist, World Champion High-Jumper

A world-renowned high jumper who lives to conquer barriers, racking up 4 Olympic Games appearances (2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016), 3 Global Championship medals, 3 American records, and several global accolades. Many are surprised to learn that she achieved most of these accomplishments while also holding the title of “mother of three.”


GARY OHLER - Local Host & Facilitator Speaker, Facilitator, Executive Coach

Gary Ohler specializes in helping people unlock their "Do-How" - the shift in behavior that delivers results in their work and in their lives. His credentials include an MBA from Bradley University, Chartered Leadership Fellow from The American College, and he is a certified DISC Behavioral Anaysis Master Trainer and Consultant. He has been mentored by John Maxwell since 2018 and is an Executive Program Leader with Maxwell Leadership and is a proud Kentucky Colonel.


Agenda


8:30 AMDoors Open

Continental breakfast


9:00 AMProgram Opening

Rebroadcast begins with activities, discussion and local programming


Lunch

Your ticket includes box lunch and beverage provided by Chick-Fil-A


3:00 PMProgram Adjourns


Live2Lead BloNo Location

Location Information

  • Illinois State University Alumni Center
  • 1101 North Main Street, Normal, IL, 61761 US

Live2Lead BloNo 2024 Sponsors

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Questions? Call 866.601.1590 or EMAIL

Live2Lead BloNo Host Organization

Appex Partners LLC helps organizations transition managers into leaders, transform workplaces, develop high-performing teams, accelerate market momentum and delight their customers. We speak, we train and we coach your team how to connect, inspire and add value to others by creating narratives that supports the "nuts & bolts" of leadership development. We give your team tools to help reinforce effective outcomes. As master facilitators, we base our workshop design on over three decades of experience and adult learning theory. Using a combination of training, discussion, and dynamic interactive activities, we create transformative and productive experiences. We make it fun, because that’s when the best learning happens!

Click here for more information about Appex Partners.

The McLean County Chamber is a membership organization that serves over 900 businesses and organizations in McLean County and the surrounding area. The Chamber has something for everyone with membership benefits that include marketing opportunities, professional development, advocacy, healthcare solutions and much more! 

Click here for more information about the McLean County Chamber of Commerce.

Chick-fil-A Normal  serves freshly prepared food crafted with quality ingredients every day of the week (except Sunday, of course). Located at 101 South Veterans Pkwy, Normal, IL, they offer everything from Chick-fil-A menu classics, like the original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Nuggets and Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato Fries®, to breakfast, salads, treats, Kid’s Meals and more. Special thanks to local owner/operator Justin Whitefoot for supporting Live2Lead! 

Click here for more information about Chick-fil-A 

Sponsorships Available - Call 866.601.1590 or email for more information about how you can be a part of LIVE2LEAD BloNo!

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Individual Ticket

Invest in your leadership and personal growth with this one day event.
General seating
Ticket price includes continental breakfast and lunch. Featured virtual speakers deliver content via simulcast rebroadcast.
Entered to win prize drawing.

$97.00

Team Tickets - 6 or more attendees at $85.00 each!

Bring your friends and co-workers and enjoy a day of world-class training!
Reserved table seating
Ticket price includes continental breakfast and lunch. Featured virtual speakers deliver content via simulcast rebroadcast.
All attendees entered to win prize drawing.

$85.00
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