WHAT IS LIVE2LEAD?
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Join us for the 10th annual Live2Lead-Hosted by Blanton Advisors!
Live2Lead is a dynamic leadership development experience designed to equip you with new perspectives, practical tools and key takeaways. Breathe new life into your leadership challenges during this informative and inspirational event.
Be inspired from world-class leadership experts during this broadcast event, be prepared to implement a new action plan, and start leading when you get back to the office with renewed passion and commitment.
THE EVENT
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The Woodlands Methodist Church
2200 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands
Event Timeline*
*Subject to change
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Host Introduction and Welcome
9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. - Broadcast Event
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Networking & Lunch
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Local Portion of Event

Jon Gordon
Michael Jr.
John Maxwell
Malcolm Gladwell
John Gordon, best-selling books & talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principals have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional & college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, & non-profits. He is the author of 30 books including 16 best sellers & 5 children's books. Jon is a graduate of Cornell University & holds a Masters in Teaching from Emory University. He and consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations and teams.
Michael Jr., known as one of today's most gifted communicators. Using comedy and dynamic storytelling he inspires audiences to discover and activate their purpose. this unique skill has landed him on stages like The Tonight Show, TEDx talks & Jimmy Kimmel Live. Michaels mission to make laughter common in uncommon places means that he also seeks opportunities to share his gift with those in shelters & prisons. You can find him in the film War Room, as well as Selfie Dad, Laughing on purpose and More than Funny.
John Maxwell, is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than 34 million books. He is the founder of Maxwell Leadership® - a leadership development organization that has trained tens of millions of leaders in every nation. Having been recognized as the #1 leader in business and as the world's most influential leadership expert, Maxwell continues to influence individuals and organizations worldwide - from Fortune 500 CEOs and national leaders to entrepreneurs and the leaders of tomorrow.
Malcom Gladwell is the author of seven NY Times bestsellers, including The Tipping Point, Blink. Outliers, Talking to Strangers, and The Bomber Mafia. He is the co-funder of Pushkin Industries, an audiobook and podcast production company that produces the podcasts Revisionist History, Against the Rules with Michael Lewis, The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos, and Broken Record.
LOCAL SPEAKER
Kevin Brady
KEVIN BRADY, SENIOR CONSULTANT - AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD, LLP.
Rep. Brady is the third Texan in history to chair the House Ways & Means Committee, where he served as a national leader on economic issues, including as author of the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act - the first reform of the tax code in 30 years - and helped secure passage of 13 of America's 15 free trade agreements, including the USMCA.
In Congress he also chaired the Joint Economic Committee and the Joint Committee on Taxation, and recently retired after serving 26 years representing the 8th District of Texas.
Prior to serving in Congress, Rep. Brady worked as a Chamber of Commerce executive for 18 years and served for six years in the Texas House of Representatives, where he was named a Top Ten Legislator for Families & Children and one of Five Outstanding Young Texans.
LOCAL SPEAKER
MEGAN ALARID, GUIDE TO BUSINESS SUCCESS, LEADERSHIP TEAM COACH - HEIGHTENTED LEADERS
Megan is a seasoned expert in business coaching and leadership development, with over 700 days in the session room and training from top business minds like Verne Harnish, Gino Wickman, and Pat Lencioni. Creator of the transformative TRUE Organizational Health methodology, Megan has guided over 55 leadership teams to sustainable, scalable growth while preserving a strong team dynamic. With 25+ years in the People Business, she excels at helping CEOs, Founders, and their teams overcome chaos and achieve their full potential with clarity and efficiency.
Megan Alarid
HOST
Barry D. Blanton is the owner and founder of Blanton Advisors, LLC, a CFO and business consulting practice based in The Woodlands, TX. Blanton is an accomplished financial and operational executive with a successful 40-year career in the banking, housing, wholesale distribution, and consulting industries. Blanton Advisors, LLC focuses on providing customized solutions that empower entrepreneurs.
Blanton is a 2010 recipient of The Woodlands Hometown Hero award and the 2017 recipient of The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award. He was also recognized as the 2019 Leadership Montgomery County Distinguished Alumnus. Light the Night Walk The Woodlands, benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, has been a passion of his since inception. He has held several leadership roles for Light The Night and continues to serve on the Executive Committee along with serving as a 2023 National Friends & Family Ambassador. Currently, Blanton is on the Board of Directors for Compassion United. He has served on The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Directors of the Montgomery Central Appraisal District, Voice of Wilderness, Chairman of the Board of Leadership Montgomery County. Additionally, he previously served on the BBVA Compass Bank Houston-Local Director Board, as a chairman of the Montgomery County United Way and as a chairman Montgomery County YMCAs.
Blanton is the author of The Monday Morning Minute and founder of Live2Lead The Woodlands. He is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, a graduate of Leadership Conroe and Montgomery County Master Class. Blanton and his family have resided in The Woodlands for over 30 years.