Accentuate the Leader Within—Start 2026 With Purpose.
Live2Lead – A Premier Leadership & Growth Experience in
Columbus, MS
As the official host site for John Maxwell’s Live2Lead event we bring together leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, parents, ministry leaders, and students for a powerful morning of growth and transformation.
Join us on January 10, 2026
Live2Lead Columbus
202 7th Street North, Columbus MS 39705
Learn from John Maxwell and World-Class Leaders to Elevate Your Impact
A Heartfelt Thank You To
Our Conference Sponsors
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.
Tiffani Bova is a two-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author and one of today’s most sought-after thought leaders on business growth, innovation, and customer experience. She has spent over two decades guiding Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups through the complex challenges of driving top-line results while keeping customers and employees at the center.
Anthony Trucks is a former foster child, NFL football player, competitor on American Ninja Warrior, author, and Identity Shift Coach. From foster care to the NFL and successful business ownership, Anthony has accomplished what statistics would say is impossible.
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).
Leading with unwavering positivity, he inspires his family and everyone around him while courageously battling cancer. His greatest mission is not defined by his diagnosis, but by his determination to be a legacy dad—modeling strength, faith, resilience, and hope for his child and for generations to come.
Your Local Conference Host
Dr. Rita Felton
Life, Leadership & Legacy Strategist
Rita is a John Maxwell Certified Executive Director and Ambassador, the Founder & CEO of Rita Felton Coaching & Consulting, LLC and Accentuate Life Ministries.
She empowers people and organizations to reach their full potential through engaging, practical, and transformational leadership development. With over 30 years of military and Department of Defense experience, she brings real-world leadership wisdom to every room she leads.
She has lived the ups and downs of leadership—its victories, challenges, and even setbacks. Each one strengthened her ability to “accentuate the leader within,” teaching her when to pause, reassess, and pivot with purpose. Now she equips others to do the same with clarity and confidence.
Her passion is to open the door for community leaders—emerging and seasoned, young and experienced—to enter 2026 with hope, anticipation, and a belief that greater things are ahead. Dr. Felton creates learning environments that invite engagement, stretch thinking, and ignite personal and professional growth.
Her motto is simply, "do for one what you want to do for all".
Low Investment, Big Impact
Our exclusive event is open to everyone who desires to grow. The half-day format will make an impact.
Real-World Community
Network with like-minded community 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 simulcast speakers will deliver insights you can immediately turn into action for you, your team and community.
Frequent Asked Questions
ARE LARGE TEAMS WELCOME?
Yes! The Live2Lead event is perfect for a team retreat. Send an email to [email protected] to save money for your large group.
HOW WILL I BENEFIT FROM ATTENDING LIVE2LEAD?
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, Valorie Burton, Jesse Cole, Tiffani Bova, and Anthony Trucks.
✔ Learn practical strategies to lead yourself and others more effectively.
✔ Have the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals 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. You will also have a name badge upon arrival.
WILL THERE BE ANOTHER LIVE2LEAD EVENT?
Yes, in February 2026. Private and virtual hosting are also available.
WHAT’S YOUR RETURN POLICY?
All ticket sales are final. There are no returns or refunds. Please gift your ticket to an emerging leader.
WHY SHOULD CONSIDER BEING A FOR SPONSOR LIVE2LEAD?
✔ Make a lasting impact on local leadership
✔ Network with other top leaders and influencers
✔ Connect with motivated, growth-minded attendees
✔ Show that you are interested in our community growth
✔ Be part of something bigger than you
