LIVE2LEAD | Owatonna

October 10, 2025

Save the date - October 10, 2025. More details to come in a few months.

For the sixth year, Jason brings to Owatonna an epic leadership event like you've never experienced before. A whole day simulcasting with some of the nation's best leadership speakers followed by collaborative learning with like-minded coworkers and community members who share your passion for learning and leadership!

Plus, for those who can't be in person, whose schedules don't allow in-person participation a virtual option will be available (link available mid-July).

What is LIVE2LEAD?

LIVE2LEAD is a leadership development experience designed to equip you with new perspectives, practical tools, and key takeaways. You'll breathe new life into your leadership during this information-packed, transformational full-day event. Learn from world-class leadership experts who are sure to fill your mind with refreshing ideas via a live world-wide simulcast and return to your office on Monday with renewed passion, commitment, and expertise.

PLUS
Get you will get a chance to reflect and collaborate with others in attendance following the program and to hear perspectives from others at your table. Jason will lead you through a variety of engaging and fun activities that will help you make the morning's learning stick. You will walk out of this event with a desire, tools, and a plan to become an Uncommon Leader.

This is most powerful when you bring a team of coworkers! Click here for team discounts.

IN-PERSON LEADERSHIP DAY

In-person at the Owatonna Country Club
Enjoy all simulcast speakers
Lunch and snacks provided
Includes personal reflection exercises and table activities
Full-day experience (7:30a-3:00p)
Get your own L2L guidebook

$150

$115

Early Bird Pricing

(Discounts for packages of 4 and 8 tickets)

VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP 1/2 DAY

Enjoy all simulcast speakers via the LeaderPass online platform
Enjoy bonus speakers following the simulcast
Take notes on the virtual platform
Includes videos from previous L2L events
Access all 2024 L2L videos for 3 days following the live simulcast
1/2-day experience (8:00a-12:00p)

$79

At LIVE2LEAD Owatonna you will…

Learn from World-Class Leaders

This year's lineup includes entrepreneur expert Chris Robinson, thought leader / comedian Michael Jr., and the #1 leadership expert in the world, John C Maxwell. More speakers will be announced soon and past speakers have included Rachel Hollis, Marcus Buckingham, Patrick Lencioni, Ed Mylett, and Jamie Kern Lima. These amazing speakers will come to us via simulcast and we will be sharing the experience with nearly 300 simulcast locations worldwide!

Impact Our Community

Leadership is not about your title or position. It is all about your ability to influence...to get people to think or act differently. If you have a desire to have an impact on your work, your family, your community, or this world through your influence, this is an event for you. LIVE2LEAD Owatonna will help you gain meaningful and relevant insights so you can return home ready to make a difference.

Make Meaningful Connections

This event is an opportunity for you to break down the principles and teachings from the simulcast with others at your table. Through intentional and engaging activities, you'll learn how to transfer the morning's learning into practical application for your life.

October 4, 2024

SPEAKERS

Simulcast

Jon Gordon

Jon Gordon is one of the most influential and sought-after leadership authors and speakers today. He's a consultant to numerous leaders, CEO's, NFL, NBA, and MLB Coaches, championship teams and high performers and an inspirational teacher who has helped millions of people have a more positive mindset.

He is the author of 28 books including 15 best sellers and 5 children's books. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus which has sold over 3 million copies, The Carpenter which was a top 5 business book of the year, Training Camp, The Power of Positive Leadership, and The Power of a Positive Team. Jon's latest book, The One Truth has been called profound, revolutionary and life-changing.

Michael Jr.

Exceptionally gifted at combining story with thought-provoking life principles, Michael Jr. exhibits what it means to be a comedic thought leader. Using comedy and dynamic storytelling, he brings laughter and encouragement to audiences all over the world as he inspires audiences to discover and activate their purpose.

This unique skill set has landed him on stages like The Tonight Show on NBC, TEDx Talks, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. You can find him in Sony Pictures’ feature film War Room, as well as starring roles in Selfie Dad, Laughing On Purpose, and More Than Funny.

John C Maxwell

Dr. John C. Maxwell is an esteemed leadership expert, author, and speaker who has made a profound impact on countless individuals and organizations worldwide. With over five decades of experience in the field of leadership development, Dr. Maxwell is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on the subject.

As a prolific author, Dr. Maxwell has penned numerous best-selling books, including "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership," "Developing the Leader Within You," and "The 5 Levels of Leadership." Dr. Maxwell is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, captivating audiences with his dynamic presence and wealth of knowledge.

Chaunte Lowe

Chaunté Lowe is a medalist and 4-Time Olympian. When speaking she is authentic to how she performs. She is animated, entertaining, and humorous. She dances and plays to the crowd as she shares her stories of beating impossible odds, time and time again. Those who get a chance to encounter her leave inspired and motivated. Her infectious personality is electrifying. You can't help but leave an interaction with her with a winning, "I can do ANYTHING" attitude.

Hers is the story of determination, perseverance, and strength. Not only is Lowe a mother of 3, a wife, and a Motivational Speaker; but she is also a professional athlete, an American Record Holder, a 4-time Olympian, a 3-time World Championship medalist, and an Olympic Medalist.

Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, What the Dog Saw, and David and Goliath. He is also the co-founder of Pushkin Industries, an audio content company that produces the podcasts Revisionist History, which reconsiders things both overlooked and misunderstood, and Broken Record, where he, Rick Rubin, and Bruce Headlam interview musicians across a wide range of genres.

Gladwell has been included in the TIME 100 Most Influential People list and touted as one of Foreign Policy's Top Global Thinkers.

In-Person

Jason A Hunt

Jason Hunt makes it easier for people to like and follow their leaders. He is the founder and CEO of Eye Squared Leadership and he has had the pleasure of working with over 23,000 people in organizations large and small. Jason's first major leadership role was to run a branch of 100 church members in outer Siberia when he was 19. Since then, he has served in several leadership positions, including principal of a school, where he failed miserably. Jason has a master’s degree in leadership, is certified by the John Maxwell Leadership Institute, and is the author of five books. He is also the current president of the National Speakers Association of Minnesota and holds the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, which only 17% of speakers worldwide hold.