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LIVE2LEAD is a half-day leader development experience produced by John Maxwell Leadership, now in its 12th year with 800 host sites across 60 countries. This globally simulcast event is designed to equip attendees with new perspectives, practical tools and key takeaways from world-class leadership experts. The San Diego host site, led by Tom Kereszti now in its 4th year, features the global simulcast with John Maxwell and other internationally recognized speakers, plus local panels with San Diego’s top Christian business leaders and Top Gun fighter pilots, exclusive masterclass workshops, and networking with hundreds of local leaders committed to excellence and integrity in their faith and professional lives.

2025 Keynote Line Up

All speakers are simulcast.

The LIVE2LEAD simulcast features 5 world-class speakers, but San Diego will showcase only 2. John C. Maxwell is confirmed – vote for which additional speaker you want to see:

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2025 we will feature 2 live local panels

Panel #1: Military panel will feature Our own Top Gun Fighter Pilots

Discover how Top Gun fighter pilots make life-or-death decisions, process information instantly, and manage risk under extreme pressure—then apply their high-stakes frameworks to lead with confidence in any situation.

Meet our Top Gun Fighter Pilots sharing combat-proven leadership strategies

Panel #2: Business panel will feature Our own High Achiever Business Leaders

Hear directly from high-achieving business leaders how they identify opportunities others miss, make bold decisions that drive growth, and build resilient teams that deliver results under any conditions

Meet leaders transforming San Diego’s business landscape with principled leadership

Panel #1: Military panel will feature Our own Top Gun Fighter Pilots

Discover how Top Gun fighter pilots make life-or-death decisions, process information instantly, and manage risk under extreme pressure—then apply their high-stakes frameworks to lead with confidence in any situation.

Meet our Top Gun Fighter Pilots sharing combat-proven leadership strategies

Phil Kendro
Call Sign: “Blo”
AV-8B pilot, nonprofit CEO, veteran community champion.

Jim Ward
Call Sign: “Psycho”
F/A-18 fighter pilot, weapons school commander, pilot training expert.

Vishal Amin
Call Sign: “VJ”
F/A-18 fighter pilot, Microsoft National Security Group leader, $6.5 billion growth pioneer.

Panel #2: Business panel will feature Our own High Achiever Business Leaders

Hear directly from high-achieving business leaders how they identify opportunities others miss, make bold decisions that drive growth, and build resilient teams that deliver results under any conditions

Meet leaders transforming San Diego’s business landscape with principled leadership


President of Turning Point USA
San Diego State University

Curt Hensley
Chairman of 7 Companies,
Catalyst for Global Ministry

Elisabeth Dawson
Nationally Recognized Values,
Driven Retirement Strategist, Author & Speaker

Selah Binno
Building Sustainable Success
Through Systems and Stewardship

Phil Kendro
Call Sign: “Blo”
AV-8B pilot, nonprofit CEO, veteran community champion.

Jim Ward
Call Sign: “Psycho”
F/A-18 fighter pilot, weapons school commander, pilot training expert.

Vishal Amin
Call Sign: “VJ”
F/A-18 fighter pilot, Microsoft National Security Group leader, $6.5 billion growth pioneer.


President of Turning Point USA
San Diego State University

Curt Hensley
Chairman of 7 Companies,
Catalyst for Global Ministry

Elisabeth Dawson
Nationally Recognized Values,
Driven Retirement Strategist, Author & Speaker

Selah Binno
Building Sustainable Success
Through Systems and Stewardship

YOUR LOCAL HOST

Tom Kereszti
Fortune 500 C-Suite executive, CEO, Author, Global Speaker

Venue:
LEGACY INTERNATIONAL CENTER
875 Hotel Circle, San Diego, CA 92108

LEADERSHIP UNLEASHED!
Oct 30th, 2025
Registration 8:30am
Program 9:00am-2:30pm

Local Business Panel Experts

Leadership Credits

Roundtable Discussions / Masterminds / Workshops

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Reserve now to attend San Diego Premier 2025 Leadership Event

VIP experience: Learn from global experts via simulcast and local in-person military fighter pilots and business leaders, engage in focused masterminds on unique leadership topics, network with hundreds of local leaders, and enjoy lunch.

VIP Admission All Day Session $129

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