Wes & Cindy Dove are nationally recognized thought leaders, authors, and trainers with a proven track record of helping organizations in every cross section of industry improve productivity and increase profitability by providing practical tools that supervisors, managers, executives, and owners can apply immediately to build stronger values-based cultures and create a best-in-class leadership environment that attracts great talent and achieves measurable results.
Wes & Cindy are approved recertification providers with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). Dove Development & Consulting has also worked with Virginia’s Department of Labor (DPOR) to have coursework approved to count toward the classroom hour requirement for registered apprenticeship programs.
Both Wes and Cindy are Certified Human Behavior Consultants as well as Certified Trainers, Speakers and Coaches through Maxwell Leadership, and Wes holds a professional credential (SHRM-CP) through the Society for Human Resource Management. In early 2024, Wes published What’s KILLING Your Profitability? (It ALL Boils Down to Leadership!), which became a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. His second book, Leading With A Clear Purpose, was released in February 2025 and was a #1 Amazon Best Seller.
In addition to helping teams capture lost profitability through stronger leadership, they enjoy time with children and grandchildren, their rescue dogs, and Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Wes & Cindy Dove are nationally recognized thought leaders, authors, and trainers with a proven track record of helping organizations in every cross section of industry improve productivity and increase profitability by providing practical tools that supervisors, managers, executives, and owners can apply immediately to build stronger values-based cultures and create a best-in-class leadership environment that attracts great talent and achieves measurable results.
Wes & Cindy are approved recertification providers with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). Dove Development & Consulting has also worked with Virginia’s Department of Labor (DPOR) to have coursework approved to count toward the classroom hour requirement for registered apprenticeship programs.
Both Wes and Cindy are Certified Human Behavior Consultants as well as Certified Trainers, Speakers and Coaches through Maxwell Leadership, and Wes holds a professional credential (SHRM-CP) through the Society for Human Resource Management. In early 2024, Wes published What’s KILLING Your Profitability? (It ALL Boils Down to Leadership!), which became a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. His second book, Leading With A Clear Purpose, was released in February 2025 and was a #1 Amazon Best Seller.
In addition to helping teams capture lost profitability through stronger leadership, they enjoy time with children and grandchildren, their rescue dogs, and Florida’s Gulf Coast.
What's KILLING Your Profitability?
Format: 45-60 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Executives interested in improving their organization's profitability
- Leaders who want to build a best-in-class workplace culture
The audience will leave with:
- Practical steps for addressing improving profitability through effective leadership
- An understanding how poor leadership impacts...
How Leaders Impact Recruitment & Retention
Format: 45-60 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders at all levels who need to attract and keep great team members
- Human resource professionals looking to strengthen recruitment and retention throughout their organization
The audience will leave with:
- A clear understanding of how every leader plays a role in the recruitment and retention...
Building Buy-In Around a Clear Mission & Vision
Format: 45 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Executives interesting in developing world-class employee engagement;
- Supervisors and managers who need to earn buy-in from key members of their teams.
The audience will leave with:
- principles for developing and communicating a practical mission and vision statement;
- a strategic approach for...
Improving Results by Balancing Candor with Care
Format: 45-60 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders who struggle with tough conversations
- Human resource professionals who need to help supervisors and managers hold team members accountable
The audience will leave with:
- A clear understanding of the importance of addressing poor performance consistently
- Practical steps to prepare for...
The Foundations of Effective Communication: Applying The Platinum Rule
Format: 45-60 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Leaders interested in communicating more effectively with their teams
- Customer service and sales professionals interested in developing stronger connections with their clients
The audience will leave with:
- An understanding of your natural communication style;
- A simple approach for...
Leading With A Clear Purpose
Format: 45-60 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Executives interested in a way to avoid burn out and inspire their teams
- Leaders who are committed to achieving significance in their organizations
The audience will leave with:
- Practical steps for identifying YOUR clear purpose for accepting leadership responsibility
- A framework for helping...
Emerging Leader Development
Format: 8 hour workshop [typically delivered in two half-day sessions]
This program is perfect for:
- Anyone transitioning from one role to another with increased leadership responsibility
The audience will leave with:
- An understanding that leadership isn’t just tied to a title
- How to develop influence with the team they lead
- Practical tools for...
Recruitment, Retention, & Culture
Format: 8 hour workshop [typically delivered in two half-day sessions]
This program is perfect for:
- Supervisors, Managers, Executives, or Business Owners who need to attract and retain best-in-class talent
The audience will leave with:
- tools for building an organizational culture that attracts strong talent in any economy
- a practical approach to onboarding...
5 recommend Wes & Cindy
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HR Virginia SHRM State Council
On-Site
S.G., Director Elect, HR Virginia SHRM State Council
Verified @gmail.comI attended the Emerging Leader virtual course, and LIVE2LEAD. Both programs were of the highest quality and I have recommended them to colleagues. I have been in the Human Resource field for over 20 years, and in several leadership roles. There is always something new to learn and Dove Development & Consulting provides this in very effective ways. I will continue to seek out their programs and highly recommend them for Leadership training, no matter where you are as a leader (emerging through experienced) - there is something for everyone.
Atlantic Union Bank
On-Site
J.R., Business Development Officer, Atlantic Union Bank
Verified @atlanticunionbank.comI have worked with Wes and Cindy for about a year and a half now and they have done more to grow my leadership skills in that time than I can even begin to describe. The value that they bring to the table in absolutely incredible! My first introduction to them involved the DISC assessment and since then I have implemented DISC as a regular part of my onboarding process when hiring new team members. Another valuable lesson that Wes and Cindy shared with me was the power of Balancing Candor & Care with my team. If I know they are speaking at an event I do my best to attend. I always walk away with new wisdom and usually a few more entries on my list of books to read! This year was my first time attending Live2Lead, but I promise it won't be my last. If you are looking to grow personally in leadership, grow your team in leadership, or generally improve your workplace; look no further than Dove Development. They are authentic servant leaders with a passion for bettering the lives and leadership skills of those they meet. I would highly recommend that y7ou connect with Wes and Cindy, they will change your life and you will not regret it!
Virginia Poultry Federation
On-Site
H.B., President, Virginia Poultry Federation
"I have found Cindy and Wes’s presentations to be outstanding – fun, engaging, and right on target for their audiences. The Doves bring real world experience and insights to practical, actionable steps for developing leadership at all levels."
MurCal, Inc.
On-Site
J.S., General Manager, MurCal, Inc.
Verified @murcal.com"Wes and Cindy have a down to earth charm that resonates with business owners that are looking to take their operations to the next level. Plenty of people offer ideas but they help you connect it to things you can easily start to do now to make a difference."
AmeriCare Plus
On-Site
W.H.J.., Vice President of Operations, AmeriCare Plus
Verified @americanretirementhomes.net"Wes and Cindy bring tremendous energy to the stage that transfers to the audience. They demonstrate how using their methods will lead to a better company culture, better return on investment and to higher employee retention saving your company thousands of recruiting dollars that can be allocated to other company initiatives."
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