Illens Dort

Illens Dort is a leadership author, entrepreneur, and executive coach whose life mission is to help people lead with heart, influence with integrity, and multiply their impact. As the founder and CEO of Maximum Impact Council (MIC), Illens has trained, mentored, and equipped leaders across industries—empowering entrepreneurs, business owners, and emerging leaders to grow with clarity, purpose, and confidence.

Drawing from decades of real-world experience, Illens created the LIVE IT Leadership Framework, a transformational model rooted in timeless principles that anchor leadership across cultures and generations. His teaching combines practical wisdom, personal storytelling, and a deep belief that leadership is a learnable skill available to everyone who is willing to grow.

Illens is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, a certified trainer in the Cialdini Method of Influence, and a Maxwell DISC Method facilitator. He teaches leadership and entrepreneurship in partnership with organizations, universities, and community groups, including the Utah Valley University Business Resource Center.

Whether writing, speaking, or mentoring, Illens leads with authenticity and a genuine desire to elevate others. His work inspires people to pursue excellence, strengthen their character, and become the leaders others choose to follow.