Live2Lead 2026

Live2Lead 2026 – A Premier Leadership & Growth Experience in

Renton, Washington

Join us on October 23, 2026 8:30-3pm PST

Seattle Leadership Summit : Leading Through Change

104 Burnett Avenue South, Renton Washington 98057

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 leader who has sold more than 34 million books. He founded Maxwell Leadership®, an organization that has trained tens of millions of leaders in every nation. Recognized as the world's #1 leadership expert, he continues to influence Fortune 500 CEOs, national leaders, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders around the globe.

John Maxwell

Founder of Maxwell Leadership®, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Speaker, Coach, Leadership Expert

Rory Vaden is a 2-time New York Times bestselling author, 8-figure entrepreneur, and the youngest American inducted into the Professional Speaking Hall of Fame. He studies the psychology of influence and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNN, and Good Morning America. His TEDx talk has been viewed more than 5 million times, and he has spoken for organizations including Google, Keller Williams, the Million Dollar Round Table, and the Global Leadership Summit.

Rory Vaden

2-Time New York Times Bestselling Author, Hall of Fame Speaker, Entrepreneur

This platform has revolutionized our business operations. The seamless integration and powerful features have helped us scale our marketing efforts efficiently while maintaining excellent customer relationships.

Ruth Easterling

Coach, Consulting, Speaking

As the President of the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, Traci Buxton works to connect our businesses, non-profits, the City Administration, and the community together to create a vibrant atmosphere where our economy will grow and be sustainable. As Mayor of the City of Des Moines, Traci Buxton was also President of Sound Cities Association, representing 38 cities in King County. In these roles, she advocated for her city and our region with regard to safety, economic development, housing, the workforce, education, and more. Traci and her husband of 43 years have lived in Des Moines since 1982 and raised their family in the parks and schools of this amazing region.

Traci Buxton

CEO Des Moines Chamber

Tony brings over 25 years of hands-on IT and executive experience to Watchtower IT Solutions. With a background in computer science and a natural gift for systems thinking, Tony has built and sold multiple IT companies and served as a trusted advisor to businesses across industries. His expertise includes enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and strategic consulting for high-growth and compliance-driven organizations. Tony partners with clients to reduce risk, streamline operations, and apply technology in ways that directly support business strategy.

Tony Sollars

Conference Sponsors

Print Palace

Print Place is generously discounting the printing of our workshop booklets and event flyers, helping bring LIVE2LEAD's materials to life for attendees at both events. We're grateful for their partnership in supporting transformational leadership in our community.

Des Moines Chamber

Des Moines Chamber of Commerce is proud to support the Seattle Leadership Summit as an in-kind partner on October 23, helping connect local business leaders with this day of growth and community. We're grateful for their partnership in bringing transformational leadership to the region.

BRONZE SPONSORS

Kaehler Video Production

A video production studio that helps small and mid sized businesses tell their story and communicate effectively online and through social media.

Watchtower

Deliver enterprise-grade IT support, cybersecurity, and strategic technology guidance to small and mid-size businesses across the Greater Seattle region through personal care, transparency, and integrity that only a true partner can offer.

Amy Pennington, Independent Mary Kay Sales Director

Amy Pennington has been helping clients look and feel their best through Mary Kay since 2005. She specializes in creating customized skincare, color cosmetics, body care, and fragrance solutions tailored to each person’s unique needs, lifestyle, and goals.

PROSPERA AUTOMATIONS

Prospera Automations is an operator led, M&A backed firm that transforms founder dependent businesses into scalable, turn-key assets. We design, build, and manage done-for-you AI and workflow automations—from 24/7 client intake to scheduling and CRM integration—eliminating operational drag so you can reduce stress, focus on strategy, and drive profitable growth

SILVER SPONSORS

Rainier Roofing

As a trusted name in roofing serving the Seattle community, Rainier Roofing believes strong leadership builds strong businesses — and strong communities. We're grateful for their partnership in bringing this day of growth and connection to local leaders.

Rehberg Law

Rehberg Law returns as a Silver Sponsor of LIVE2LEAD, bringing trusted legal guidance in estate planning to our community. We're grateful for Ryan and the Rehberg Law team's continued partnership in support of transformational leadership.

Eslinger Construction Group

Eslinger Construction Group joins us as a Silver Partner for the Seattle Leadership Summit — Leading Through Change, on October 23, 2026. A locally owned Kent, WA company led by Natalia Eslinger, Eslinger Construction Group specializes in water, fire, mold, and storm damage restoration for homes and businesses across the region, known for clear communication and genuine care for the families and communities they serve.

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

Ruth Easterling

Leadership Coach, Trainer, & Speaker

Ruth is a Leadership Coach, Consultant, and Speaker with Leadership Solutions, dedicated to helping individuals and organizations lead with clarity, courage, and purpose. She is the author of Beyond the Checklist: Mistakes That Sideswipe Your Journey to a Life of Purpose, a book that challenges leaders to move past surface-level success and build lives and careers rooted in intention. Leadership Solutions.

Through her coaching and consulting work, Ruth partners with leaders and teams to strengthen their decision-making, navigate change, and grow into the kind of leadership that lasts. As a speaker, she brings that same insight to the stage — blending practical wisdom with real stories to help audiences see their own leadership journey more clearly.

Ruth is the host of Live2Lead in the Pacific Northwest, bringing world-class leadership content to our region through both the Seattle Leadership Summit and the Women's Leadership Summit. She speaks in person at both events, drawing on lessons from her book to inspire attendees to lead — themselves and others — through change and with courage.

Come for the Conference. Stay for the Community.

SPONSOR PACKAGES

Platinum Sponsor Package

Gets six VIP tickets, a 60-minute in-house leadership workshop, a 2-minute business spotlight, and a vendor table at all three Live2Lead events.

Gold Sponsor Package

Gets four VIP tickets, one workshop, and a 1-minute audience intro with a table at two events.

Silver Sponsor Package

Gets two VIP tickets, one workshop, and a table at one event.

Bronze Sponsor Package

Gets one ticket, a half table, and program/social recognition, with every level including promotion in the event program, on social media, and in printed materials.