Speakers

2023 Speakers

Learn from renowned leadership experts from a variety of industries, gain a new perspective on relevant topics,
and get practical tools to take home.

John C. Maxwell

#1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than 30 million books in fifty languages. He has been identified as the #1 leader in business by the American Management Association® and the most influential leadership expert in the world by Business Insider and Inc. magazine. He is the founder of The John Maxwell Company, The John Maxwell Team, EQUIP, and the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, organizations that have trained millions of leaders from every country of the world. The recipient of the Mother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership from the Luminary Leadership Network, Dr. Maxwell speaks each year to Fortune 500 companies, presidents of nations, and many of the world’s top business leaders. He can be followed at Twitter.com/JohnCMaxwell. For more information about him visit JohnMaxwell.com.

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Kendra Scott

As the founder and CEO of Kendra Scott, a globally recognized jewelry and lifestyle brand, Kendra has built an empire based on her passion for creating beautiful, accessible accessories that empower and inspire. Her commitment to authenticity, community engagement, and female empowerment has garnered widespread recognition, earning her a place on prestigious lists such as Forbes' "America's Richest Self-Made Women."

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Ryan Leak
Ryan Leak is a dynamic speaker, author, and filmmaker known for his inspirational and unconventional approach to life and achieving dreams. As an author, Ryan has penned the book "Chasing Failure," where he shares his personal journey of overcoming obstacles and embracing a mindset of relentless pursuit. His book serves as a powerful guide for individuals seeking to overcome setbacks and achieve extraordinary success in their own lives.

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Marcus Buckingham

Marcus Buckingham is the world’s authority on what the most effective leaders and highest-performing people do differently. He is the New York Times best-selling author of two of the most popular business books of all time, has two of Harvard Business Review’s most circulated, industry-changing cover articles, and his strengths assessments have been taken by over 10 million people worldwide.

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Our L2L Alumni Speakers

Patrick Lencioni

Founder & President at the Table Group

Eric Thomas

Author, Speaker, Consultant, Pastor, and Audie Awards Finalist

Tim Elmore

CEO and Founder of Growing Leaders, Best-Selling Author, and International Speaker

Doris Kerns Goodwin

Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning Author

Valorie Burton

Certified Personal and Executive Coach and Best Selling Author

Kat Cole

COO of FOCUS Brands North America, formerly President of Cinnabon, Inc. and Vice President at Hooters

Angela Ahrendts

Former Senior Vice President of Retail at Apple, Inc.

Tyler Perry

American actor, director, screenwriter, producer, playwright, author and philanthropist. Creator of "Madea", "House of Payne", "Meet the Browns", and more.

Ed Mylett

Best Selling Author and Host of the top-rated Max Out Your Life Podcast

Steve Harvey

Comedian, businessman, award-winning show host and entertainer

Rachel Hollis

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author and Entrepreneur

Carly Fiorina

American businesswoman and political figure, known primarily for her tenure as CEO of Hewlett-Packard. She subsequently served as Chair of the philanthropic organization Good360.