FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Business leaders, managers, teams and entrepreneurs from across Central Illinois will gather Friday, November 13, 2026, for LIVE2LEAD Springfield, a premier one-day leadership and personal growth experience at Erin’s Pavilion at Southwind Park.

Hosted locally by LeadershipDNA, LIVE2LEAD Springfield enhances the world-class simulcast experience through facilitated discussions, collaborative activities, and practical application sessions. As participants learn from internationally recognized leadership experts, they will also engage in meaningful dialogue that connects key concepts to real workplace challenges, helping leaders turn inspiration into action and ideas into measurable impact.

Featured speakers include:

• John C. Maxwell, founder of Maxwell Leadership and internationally recognized leadership expert
• Rory Vaden, co-founder of Brand Builders Group and New York Times bestselling author
• Stephanie Chung, former chief growth officer of Wheels Up
• Dan Heath, New York Times bestselling author and thought leader
• Kathryn McLay, former president and CEO of Walmart International and Sam’s Club.

Organizations often see the greatest impact when leaders attend together. Sharing the LIVE2LEAD experience helps build alignment, establish a common leadership language, and create momentum for implementing new ideas across teams and departments.

As a special benefit for the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce community, individual tickets are available for $125 with promotional code GSCC26 through November 01, 2026. Organizations can also reserve a table of six for $600, providing an affordable professional development opportunity for leadership teams.

Networking begins at 8:00 a.m. with the program running from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.  Lunch is included.

LIVE2LEAD Springfield is designed for established and emerging leaders across business, nonprofit and community organizations who want to strengthen their influence, improve team performance, and increase their impact within their organizations and communities.

Event sponsors include Northwestern Mutual Springfield District and Kurent Safety & Industrial Supply of Decatur, Illinois.

LIVE2LEAD Springfield will be held at Erin’s Pavilion at Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St., Springfield.  To register, visit Live2LeadSpringfield.com and enter code GSCC26 at checkout.  The special individual rate expires on November 01.

About LeadershipDNA

LeadershipDNA partners with organizations to strengthen leadership effectiveness, improve communication, and build high-performing teams. Through strategic planning, executive development, team development and behavioral assessments, LeadershipDNA grows leaders who grow people and strengthen organizations.