11 Days Out: Final Call for The 2026 Executive Summit
If you are the smartest person in the room - you're in the wrong room.
On October 16, Wes and Cindy Dove will teach three lessons no public audience has heard. After each one, you'll move to a new table of owners and senior leaders who will stretch your thinking:
- The Art of Responsiveness
- The Power of Self-Talk in Leadership
- Why Bad Situations Are Leadership's Best Teacher
Friday, October 16, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Shenandoah Valley Electric Coop - Mt. Crawford, VA
Only 100 seats
$197 includes the full day and meals, a custom playbook, lesson replays, and pre-approved SHRM/HRCI continuing education credits.
Can't make it? Registrations can be transferred to someone on your team before October 10. Email admin@dove-development.net.
Nine Books. One Team. And There's a Seat Saved for You.
Founding Member enrollment for The Advantage Launch Team closes November 19.
Last month we told you something was coming this fall.
Here it is.
Between now and February 2028, we're releasing nine new books - and we want you on the inside for every single one.
It starts next month:
- Leveraging Leadership Growth (Wes) - November 19, 2026
- Mastering the Inner Work of Leading (Cindy's first solo book) - February 20, 2027
Then seven more follow, including the full Advantage series.
Our first three books became #1 Amazon bestsellers because people like you showed up. The Advantage Launch Team is how we say thank you - and how you get to be part of every release as it happens.
Founding Members get exclusive benefits that won't be offered after November 19.
Missed our mid-September Facebook/LinkedIn Live? Click here to see the complete replay - just hit the replay button on the Launch Team page.
Join the Advantage Launch Team
Your People Aren't the Problem. The System Around Them Might Be.
We've spent our careers in the places where culture gets built or quietly lost: manufacturing floors, hospitals, boardrooms. What we've learned is that good people struggle inside weak systems.
The People Optimization Systemā„¢ gives you a practical way to strengthen the five things that shape how your people work, lead, and grow, so your results stop depending on who happens to be in the room. It's powered by the Advantage series from Dove Press and the implementation guides we created to put it into practice.
- Direction - everyone clear on where you're going and why
- Values - what you say matches what you do
- Leadership - leadership capability built across the organization, not in one role
- Growth - developing capacity on purpose, not hiring in a panic
- Experience - the day-to-day conditions that keep good people
Communication ties all five together. The result: clarity, consistency, and momentum that keeps building, even when people change.
Not sure where to start? The POS Assessment takes about 4 minutes and shows you which area needs your attention first.
Want to talk it through? Request more information.
The Power of Participation
Being part of the Dove Development Community means more than just being a passive observer. It's about actively participating, sharing your ideas, and learning from others. So, why not start a discussion on a topic you're passionate about? We're all ears and can't wait to hear from you. Don't forget to share your thoughts on our community forum!
Continuous Learning and Growth
In the Dove Development Community, we believe in continuous learning and growth. We regularly host webinars, workshops, and training sessions to keep our skills sharp. Make sure to check out our upcoming events and register for the ones that interest you. Let's keep learning and growing together!
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Building a Culture Around Values: A Consistent Example
Tune into this segment from Wes - based on Chapter 8 of The Values Advantage, "Building a Culture Around Values: A Consistent Example" - to discover why culture is shaped less by what leaders say and more by what they consistently model. Learn why teams learn by watching, why values must be reinforced again and again before they take hold, and how to connect your organization's purpose to each person's daily role.
Values on a wall are a statement. Values modeled every day become a culture.
Your team is always watching - make sure what they see is worth repeating.
Self-Doubt Is Not the Enemy. Inaction Is.
Every serious leader encounters self-doubt. The difference is what they do with it. This month I (Cindy) look at where self-doubt comes from - the inner voice that questions you even when the evidence says you're capable, and the comparison trap that quietly damages how you see yourself.
Then we get practical: five protective practices you can start using right away, and how James Dyson, Nelson Mandela, and Melanie Perkins moved forward through doubt by acting before confidence showed up.
Read the full article: Self-Doubt Is Not the Enemy. Inaction Is.
Don't let the name fool you.
Emerging Leader Development is six lessons built for the moment a job stops being about the task and starts being about the people. Owners, CEOs, and executives take it first - then they bring their teams through it. More than 1,000 leaders already have.
That is why the onsite option matters. Your people learn the same tools, in your language, on your challenges. They leave with action from every lesson and a Certificate of Completion tied to work their manager can see.
If onsite is not the right fit yet, ask us about the digital course or a public session. Keep this in front of your team. The gap does not close by waiting.
Reach out: admin@dove-development.net
www.EmergingLeaderDevelopment.com
Organizations are facing a dual crisis: thin leadership benches and a trust/hope deficit inside teams.
Whether you're a CEO navigating high-stakes decisions, a business owner scaling with purpose, or a leader with more on your plate than hours in the day, this is your hub for mentorship, actionable strategies, and real-world application.
Dive into 200 expertly crafted courses from Wes and Cindy Dove - covering everything from leading with effective communication to team mastery - and pair them with personalized mentorship to turn knowledge into lasting results.
Complete list of lessons here.
Options for Accessing this One-of-a-Kind Program.
This is not a workshop you attend once. It is a strategic process that implements and sustains new behavior - starting with how you lead yourself, then how you lead everyone else.
You are already leading - yourself, your work, and the people who look to you. IMPACT is for that.
IMPACT Leadership Academy is built for you and the company you represent. Servant leadership is the foundation. One-on-one work is how it sticks. The people around you will notice the difference.
IMPACT Leadership Academy Structure
- Initial Intake Session to identify areas of focus and set measurable goals
- Monthly One-on-One Strategic Leadership Coaching
- Quarterly Group Sessions that build effective leadership and real relationships with peers
- Report-Out to outline changed behaviors and improved profitability
Check the details and join this growing team of leaders.
Building Strong Connections
Some of the best leadership growth doesn't happen during the lesson. It happens in the conversation at the next table.
That's why the Executive Summit moves you to a new table after every lesson. By the end of the day, you've sat with three different groups of owners and senior leaders.
Not joining us on October 16? You can still widen your circle this month. Reach out to one leader you respect and haven't talked with in a while. Ask what they're learning. Then share what you are.
Connection doesn't happen by accident. It happens by invitation.
That's all for this month, folks! Remember, your journey with the Dove Development Community is what you make of it. So, let's make it great together.
Until next time, Cindy Dove.
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