Leading At The Next Level

Wes met Phillip Read almost fifteen years ago to the day but had limited interaction until they reconnected through mutual friends a few years later. Their friendship grew slowly until Phillip accepted the Chief of Police role in Bridgewater, VA and became part of the Executive Leadership Elite Think Tank. Since then, we've seen Phillip build an outstanding team and provide exemplary leadership fo...

I remember exactly where I stood during the first phone call I had with Jordan Rohrer nearly a decade ago. Since then, we've built a great working relationship and an even stronger friendship. When we met, Jordan had just acquired The Power Connection, a company dedicated to helping agricultural and residential clients keep the lights on through any power outage through back-up generator service....

Josh and I have been friends for close to 40 years. Over the last few years, though, we've had the opportunity to work together closely through his role as Pioneer Bank's Market President for the Harrisonburg & Rockingham County area, specifically focused on ensuring every team member has clarity on what it looks like to live the organization's core values: Integrity, Community, Excellence . T...

We've known Courtney for several years. Over the last 18 months, though, we've had the opportunity to work closely with her and the team at the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce through various projects and initiatives. That's been an absolute pleasure! In this session, we'll talk with Courtney about how she finds purpose in leading the GARCC team and the values she intentionally models...

We've had a solid friendship with Scott Glover for nearly a decade. The more we interacted, the more we realized we had in common; background, friends, and business associates. When we had a pressing insurance need, Scott provided us with better service than we could have asked for - and he's done the same for every friend, family member, and business associate we've sent in his direction. In addi...

David Bates and I met around six years ago through a civic organization we became involved with at the same time. Since then, we've developed a great friendship and a solid business relationship. On top of all that, we've realized just how many common connections we had in common long before we got to know one another directly. David and his father, Robert, lead teams for Alcova Mortgage, and orga...

We've built a great friendship with Ryan Sodikoff and many of the team members at Steven Toyota. In fact, Ryan represented the organization (and the Harrisonburg Professional Firefighters Foundation) as an executive panelist at The 2025 LeadershipLegacy Experience. We're thrilled to welcome Steven Toyota back as a partner of The 2026 LeadershipLegacy Experience and introduce you to Sales Manager,...

Our first interaction with Crystal was during an interview leading up to The 2025 LeadershipLegacy Experience, discussing our partnership with Augusta Health. That left quite an impression. What's left an even greater impression has been our experience with every aspect of the team and culture across the organization. In this session, we'll talk with Crystal about her clear purpose for accepting l...

We've received great customer service every time we've visited any of Rockingham Cooperative's locations. We met Adam Ford when presenting for a local group several years ago but we're had the opportunity to build a strong relationship with him and so many leaders at Rockingham Cooperative since, through sessions we've hosted for the majority of the organization's leadership team, through events w...

We're extremely excited to partner with the NEW CREATION VA through The 2026 LEADERSHIPLEGACY Experience with Dove Development & Consulting to launch the  Freedom Legacy  campaign, providing businesses with an opportunity to be  founding partners  in supporting and sustaining the amazing New Creation does. Each organization partnering with us on this event has the oppo...

It's been an absolute honor to have a friend like Steven Faught for over twenty-five years. We worked closely together in manufacturing for fifteen years, specifically on behavior-based safety. But that friendship has grown so much deeper since. Watching Steven grow as a leader and make such a positive impact on everyone he interacts - through the businesses he's owned and all the volunteer initia...

My initial conversation with David Kent was outstanding, resulting in my joining him as a guest on the Lead Smart Podcast he was in the process of launching. In addition to hosting that podcast, David has co-founded multiple businesses. Here's some perspective copied straight from his LinkedIn bio: 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁; 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲. I’m a parall...

We met Gigi for the first time in-person on April 15, 2023 at the "Voices for Leadership" authors' retreat in St. Pete, FL. The date stands out because it was our 23rd anniversary. Gigi and I had met virtually a time or two prior to that as contributing authors to Voices For Leadership, me in Volume One and Gigi in Volume Two . Cindy and I were wow'ed by Gigi's spirit from the start and have been...

After close to two decades of successfully managing stores in a large restaurant chain, Scott decided to make a career change and started taking vocational classes at night. Not long after that, I interviewed him for a role as an HVAC service tech apprentice. I remember telling the owner of the company that if they treated Scott well, he'd be a department manager within three years - and I was spo...

We've enjoyed an amazing relationship with Sarah, Jordan, and so many of the folks with PCB for years and we cherish every opportunity we have to showcase who they are and how they serve. Pendleton Community Bank enjoys investing in the community to ensure a better future for generations to come. They even include community as their middle name! The PCB team is dedicated to helping communities pro...

Beto Romero is a marketing expert with tremendous experience working with businesses to craft and share their message. Through Doble R Productions, Beto also coordinates and hosts world-class festivals up and down the East Coast. Beto also serves as the Marketing Director for CEL - Latino Business Council of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County. In this session, we'll talk with Beto about his clea...

Larry Cain is a seasoned District Manager & Certified Business Performance Advisor at Insperity, bringing over 30 years of expertise in elevating organizational efficiency and driving sustainable growth for businesses across diverse sectors. As a contributor to the "Real World Examples" chapter that closes The Values Advantage, Larry shares that “When leaders truly embody Integrity, Caring, In...

Lane Jones is a branding strategist with decades of experience working with businesses large and small to help them bridge the gap between branding and marketing. As a brand and marketing strategist, Lane helps businesses of all sizes to build a powerful brand that connects them with the right customers and end users. She has a proven tracks record, specializing in: *Digital marketing strategy and...

Why THE VALUES ADVANTAGE  Matters "A compelling guide for leaders seeking to build thriving organizations through core values." Drawing on over 25 years in safety, human resources, and leadership development, Dove blends personal anecdotes with real-world examples to show how values drive profitability, team engagement, and lasting reputation. From his transformative work with clients who exp...

Jorge Velasco is a seasoned marketing strategist, sales leader, and operations manager with 30+ years of national and international management experience in sales and manufacturing operations. As the CEO of BR Printers, Jorge is a high-energy, influential team leader with the ability to steer an entire organization as they embrace new ideas and processes. As a contributor to the "Real World Exampl...

Chris is passionate about inspiring, challenging, and equipping people to "DREAM BIG!!! Then take MASSIVE ACTION!" , so they can release their God-given potential that is longing to be set free. Developing leadership and sales teams to achieve massive top and bottom-line growth through impactful keynote presentations and applicable training sessions is the fuel that feeds his fire. Chris is one of...

We've known Brian Brogen for nearly a decade but developed a strong friendship through the "Voices For Leadership, Volume One" collaborative book project he led in late 2021. Since then, we've realized just how similar our backgrounds are. Drawing on his extensive experience as a general contractor and project manager in the construction, power, and mining industries, Brian brings the real-world c...

Wes's third book, "The Values Advantage", is currently in final formatting and is scheduled to be released on February 20, 2026 (National Leadership Day). As with his first two releases, we've got some special things planned throughout the launch process so it gets the most traction possible when it officially becomes available. We plan to offer pre-orders of the eBook on Amazon for just $.99 for...

Bourbon Sons continue to deliver standout tracks with their debut full length album, "4 Shots of Whiskey," released on October 7, 2025. The title track, a lively, tongue-in-cheek party anthem, follows the misadventures of a man who turns to a few drinks to escape his troubles and find a little fun along the way. With its upbeat energy, clever storytelling, and irresistible charm, "4 Shots of Whisk...

We met Darnell Murphy close to 15 years ago, after watching him put on a tremendous show in a Mixed Martial Arts fight. Thanks to social media, we've been able to keep in touch ever since. Today, Darnell is a father, husband, and owner of NevaStop. His mission is to inspire athletes & Fitness enthusiasts to push beyond their limits in the gym. Achieving their goals, reframe from living in doub...