Special Invitation: Join the Advantage Launch Team + Upcoming Book Releases (Nov 2026–Feb 2028)

In this special episode of the Leading at the Next Level podcast, Wes and Cindy Dove share a new invitation for their community: the Advantage Launch Team. They recap how Wes’s three self-published books—What’s Killing Your Profitability, Leading With Clear Purpose, and The Values Advantage—became Amazon #1 bestsellers in 2024–2026 through community support rather than a publisher or big marketing budget. Wes announces his fourth book, Leveraging Leadership Growth, releasing November 19, 2026, and previews Cindy’s first solo book coming February 20, with more books planned at a faster pace through February 2028. The launch team will be asked a handful of times over about 18 months to buy the e-book during specific windows (typically $0.99) and join a free community channel for details and events, with an October 16 event to map out more. Wes also mentions continuing education credits via SHRM/HRCI through their program and a free trial by emailing admin@dove-development.net.

00:00 Welcome and Teaser

00:51 Backstory on Past Books

01:29 Amazon Bestseller Wins

02:31 New Book Release Dates

04:03 Rapid-Fire Book Plan

04:39 Join the Launch Team

05:13 Advantage Series Explained

06:05 How the Launch Works

08:00 Perks and Community Access

09:17 Call to Action and Wrap-Up

10:17 Credits and Final Sign-Off

Learn more at: https://www.dove-development.net/the-advantage-launch-team

Join the Advantage Launch Team at: https://www.dove-development.net/offers/ikw7oUHg/checkout

Preview Lesson 2: The Power of Self-Talk in Leadership | 2026 Executive Summit

Registration is at www.L2L-Harrisonburg.com, and questions/trials can be requested at admin@dove-development.net. Wes and Cindy share the second of three preview lessons for the 2026 Executive Summit (October 16), focusing on how a leader’s self-talk shapes decisions, responsiveness, and team culture. Building on their first preview, “The Art of Responsiveness,” they explain that barriers to responsiveness often come from internal narratives rather than scheduling. Cindy frames self-talk as a trainable leadership skill—not just “positive thinking”—and describes the costs of unmanaged self-talk: increased stress, second-guessing, and emotional tone spreading across teams. They offer a practical starting challenge: notice and write down the sentence running through your mind in hard moments, then reframe it rather than erase it. They preview Summit sessions, tools for auditing self-talk, pricing and limited seating, included resources and lunch, and available HR credits.

00:00 Welcome

00:41 Executive Summit Preview Setup

02:42 Why Self Talk Matters

04:36 Cindy’s Turning Point

05:32 The Cost of Unmanaged Narratives

07:23 Audit and Reframe Your Script

08:23 Barbara Corcoran Example

10:21 Your One Step Challenge

10:42 How the Summit Day Works

11:48 Register Now Seats Limited

13:24 Final Wrap Up

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