LIVE2LEAD 2026: I.M.P.A.C.T. Over Impression — Leading With What Lasts

Get Ready for LIVE2LEAD 2026!

Leadership is evolving.

The leaders who thrive in 2026 will be the ones who shift from performing for recognition to creating impact that lasts.

LIVE2LEAD 2026 is a full-day leadership development experience designed to help you strengthen your clarity, elevate your influence, and lead with purpose in a rapidly changing world.

This year’s theme, I.M.P.A.C.T. Over Impression: Leading with What Lasts, challenges you to stop chasing visibility and start building the kind of leadership that transforms teams, organizations, and communities.

Whether you lead a team of 20 or influence people in your community, this event will equip you with practical, actionable tools you can apply immediately.

What You'll Gain

You will walk away with:

• Clarity on how to lead with purpose in 2026
• Practical frameworks you can apply to your team and organization immediately
• Tools for communicating with confidence and reducing reactive leadership patterns
• Strategies for building trust and accountability within your culture
• Mindset shifts that strengthen resilience and direction
• Access to a room of growth-minded leaders who are ready to elevate their impact

This is not a motivational hype day.

It’s a strategic reset designed to move your leadership forward - FAST.

Featuring Exclusive Virtual & In- Person Presentations From World-Class Leadership Voices

LIVE2LEAD 2026 includes content from some of the world’s most respected and influential leadership experts:

• John Maxwell: The world’s leading authority on leadership
• Jesse Cole: Owner of the Savannah Bananas, redefining innovation and team culture
• Craig Groeschel: Bestselling author and leadership strategist
• Valorie Burton: Expert in purpose, resilience, and emotional well-being
• MC “Lady Q”: Bringing energy, insight, and connection to the experience
• Coach Jeimy Arias: Leadership development and mindset coach

These lessons are not surface-level.

Each speaker delivers real frameworks, real stories, and real tools designed for leaders navigating complexity.

Your Host

Ervin Watson, CEO of Vantage Resource Group, is a nationally recognized leadership strategist and keynote speaker specializing in transforming overextended leaders and reactive teams into proactive, self-led cultures that thrive under pressure.

Ervin will guide the room, facilitate application sessions, and help you translate the LIVE2LEAD principles directly into your day-to-day leadership.

Who Should Attend

This experience is perfect for:

• Executives, directors, and managers
• Entrepreneurs and business owners
• Church and nonprofit leaders
• HR, operations, and people leaders
• Educators and community leaders
• Anyone committed to growing their influence and leading with purpose

If you're ready to elevate your leadership in 2026, this event is for you!

Schedule

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Leadership lessons
• Guided application exercises
• Moderatored leadership Panel with live Q&A
• Strategic reflection time
• Networking opportunities

A full agenda will be shared with all registered attendees.

Why LIVE2LEAD Matters This Year

2026 will require leaders who can:

• Navigate uncertainty with confidence
• Communicate with clarity under pressure
• Build teams that take ownership rather than wait for direction
• Lead from purpose instead of performance only
• Create lasting impact beyond the moment

LIVE2LEAD gives you the environment, tools, and clarity to lead at that level.

Reserve Your Seat

Invest in yourself, your team, and the people you influence.
Register today and step into 2026 with strength, clarity, and purpose.