Breaking Barriers
Live2Lead 2026 – A Premier Leadership & Growth Experience
Join us on February 27, 2026
Virtual - Zoom
Learn from Jesse Cole and Craig Groeschel to Elevate Your Impact
Meet The 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.
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.
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).
Venue Sponsor
The Kleberg County Economic Development and Emergency Operations Center is the 2025 Live2Lead Kingsville venue sponsor, welcoming you to one of the newest event facilies in the city.
Sponsor
Committed to delivering the best quality service to our customers. They clean DRIVEWAYS, SIDEWALKS, PARKING LOTS, FENCING,SIDINGS, PATIOS, GUTTERS, ROOFS, VEHICLES & MORE
Sponsor
The Kingsville Chamber of Commerce has but one goal – to help each of our members succeed. Investing in your success means investing in the growth and economic development of Kingsville, making it an even better place to live and work.
Low Investment, Big Impact
Our exclusive event is accessible to all business leaders and professionals. The one-day format also minimizes your time away from work.
Real-World Community
Network with like-minded business 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 speakers will deliver insights you can immediately turn into content for your team or conversations to have with clients.
Conference Host
Jorge Bonilla
Leadership Coach, Trainer, & Speaker
Jorge is a John Maxwell Certified Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Speaker, as well as the Founder & CEO of Bonilla Coaching.
Jorge specializes in empowering people and organizations to reach their full potential. He uses expert coaching and proven, research-based strategies to drive meaningful change. Holding a Masters in Counseling and multiple professional certifications, he is dedicated to developing leaders at every level.
Jorge has worked with a diverse range of clients, including school districts, global brands like Van Drunen Farms, Olivet Nazarene University, and various local businesses and professionals. His unique blend of practical leadership experience and a passion for transformation has consistently helped clients inspire growth, strengthen leadership, and create lasting impact. Whether working in a classroom, boardroom, or community setting, Jorge Bonilla provides leaders with the tools, mindset, and vision needed to excel and lead with confidence.
Schedule
9:00 - 9:15 Welcome
9:15 - 10:07 Jesse Cole
10:07 - 10:27 Discussion
Break
11:10 - 11:30 Discussion
11:30 - 11:45 9 leadership questions that will shape your next year
11:45 - 12:00pm Closing
Frequently Asked Questions
IS THIS A LIVE EVENT OR A REPLAY?
This is a live, facilitated virtual experience. We’ll be meeting in real time on Zoom with guided discussion and practical application built in.
Jesse Cole and Craig Groeschel sessions are replays.
WILL THIS BE INTERACTIVE OR JUST WATCHING VIDEOS?
This is not a passive webinar.
In addition to viewing select leadership content, we’ll pause for discussion, reflection, and practical exercises to help you apply what you’re learning immediately.
FOR WHOM IS THIS EXPERIENCE DESIGNED?
Business owners and executives
Managers and supervisors
Leadership teams and departments
Anyone responsible for leading people and shaping culture
DO I NEED TO ATTEND THE FULL THREE HOURS?
While you’ll get the most value by attending the full session, you’re welcome to step away briefly if needed. The experience is designed to flow as a complete leadership conversation from start to finish.
WHAT’S YOUR RETURN POLICY?
All ticket sales are final. There are no returns or refunds.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE A ZOOM LINK?
The Zoom link will be emailed to you after registration and again closer to the event date.
