2026 Executive Summit Preview: The Art of Responsiveness

Wes and Cindy Dove preview the second annual full-day Executive Summit (Friday, October 16) for managers, supervisors, executives, and business owners, built around three lessons plus roundtable discussions to practice skills and learn from other leaders. Lesson one, “The Art of Responsiveness,” emphasizes that leadership responsiveness is more than speed—it includes listening, framing, and adapting to others’ communication styles to build influence and relationships that generate honest feedback. They discuss how responsiveness becomes an organizational culture, reference research linking email response time to satisfaction with one’s boss, and share practical systems for staying responsive (acknowledging messages, giving timeframes, lists, calendars, and habit-building). The summit includes rotating table groups to meet many leaders, provides extensive participant resources, and offers SHRM and HRCI continuing education credit, with additional access available through the Leading at the Next Level program. Registration is at www.L2L-Harrisonburg.com, and questions/trials can be requested at admin@dove-development.net.

00:00 Welcome and Setup

01:12 Executive Summit Overview

02:25 Art of Responsiveness Intro

03:23 Beyond Speed and Style

04:51 Relationship Bank Examples

07:12 Research on Response Times

08:52 Building Your Systems

12:04 One Week Action Step

13:19 Summit Culture and Details

15:28 Registration and Credits

16:35 Final Invitation and Close