Sustaining Excellence: Leadership Intensive Itinerary at the The Valley Venues
Monday April 13 – Thursday 16th, 2026
The Teachers
Paul Cummings
Paul Cummings is a globally recognized leadership authority, bestselling author, and founder of the Cummings Institute.
βββββββOver the past 35 years, he has personally trained more than 2,000,000 people worldwide and delivered over one billion minutes of online video leadership training.
His #1 Barnes & Noble bestselling book, It All Matters, introduced his powerful Level 10 Philosophyβa disciplined standard for living and leading at maximum capacity.
On May 13, 2018, Paul suffered a massive stroke that left him with advanced aphasia, unable to speak, read, or write. Rather than retreat, he applied his own principlesβpracticing up to 14 hours a dayβto rebuild his brain and return to teaching.
Today, his message carries greater authority than ever.
Paul doesnβt just teach resilience, discipline, and execution.
He embodies them.
At the Cummings Institute, excellence is not encouraged.
It is expected.
Todd Wickstrom
Toddβs mission is to radically improve the team experience for businesses around the world by coaching entrepreneurs to become world-class leaders who build healthy, engaging, and high-performing organizations. He brings deep experience in coaching, team building, and leadership development, helping leaders craft purpose-driven cultures that deliver measurable results.
THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!
The Investment:
Only 24 seats are available to ensure personal attention, depth, and maximum impact. Book your seat below
$2,997
$2,497
What Youβll Learn During The Leadership Intensive:
Learn a disciplined, repeatable system for setting goals that align vision, behavior, and execution β and actually get finished.
Understand and develop the core competencies required to lead people, teams, and organizations with consistency, clarity, and confidence.
Gain the ability to cast clear vision, set direction, and keep people aligned even in times of pressure, change, or uncertainty.
Learn how to build trust, influence outcomes, and strengthen relationships that drive engagement, loyalty, and long-term success.
Develop the habits, systems, and standards required to turn ideas into action and performance into predictable results.
Create a long-term growth mindset focused not just on success today, but on impact, sustainability, and the legacy you leave behind.
Master the art of asking powerful questions that uncover truth, create buy-in, and move people to clarity and commitment.
Identify, refine, and leverage your strongest abilities so you can lead from your highest point of effectiveness.
Design a personal and organizational code of conduct that defines standards, guides decisions, and anchors leadership behavior under pressure.
Whatβs Included
Sustaining Excellence: Leadership Intensive Itinerary
Day One
Location: Lost in the Woods
Dinner Time: 6:37 PM β 9:37 PM
Welcome Cookout Experience
Kick off the retreat with a relaxed, engaging cookout designed to connect and set the tone for the days ahead.
The evening will include:
- Welcome and opening remarks
- Introductions with Paul and Todd
- Participant introductions to build connection and community
- Overview of the retreat structure, expectations, and participation guidelines
This first evening is about connection, clarity, and alignment β establishing the foundation for a powerful and transformative retreat experience.
Day Two
Location: The Lodge
Dinner Time: 7:37 AM β 8:37 AM
Morning Instruction Block – 8:37 AM -12:37 PM
Core Topics
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- The Power of Goal Setting. Learn how disciplined goal setting creates clarity, momentum, and measurable progress.
- The 50 Competencies of Leadership An in-depth exploration of the essential competencies required to lead at the highest level.
- Vision and Direction Develop the skills required to set direction, inspire confidence, and lead decisively, including: Vision , Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Clarity, Decisiveness, Focus, Adaptability, Data Literacy, Financial Acumen, Discipline
Lunch Break 12:37 PM β 1:37 PM on the Deck
Day Two
Afternoon Block 1:37PM
Core Topics
Building Trust
Learn how trust is built, sustained, and repaired through consistent leadership behavior, focusing on:
Integrity, Accountability, Stewardship, Ethics and Judgment, Humility, Trust Building, Self-Awareness, Gratitude, Consistency, Optimism.
Developing the Strength List
A powerful, reflective session designed to sharpen self-awareness and unlock future potential:
β’ Detail the Strength List
β’ See Yourself Stronger
β’ Crunch the List
β’ Answer the Hard Questions
β’ Go to War on Your Future
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Break 5:37 PM β 6:37 PM
Day Two
Evening – 6:37 PM – 9:37 PM Location: Lost in the Woods
Birthday Party with LIVE MUSIC Enjoy dinner, live music, and a special birthday celebration with Paul Cummings.
The evening features a live performance by Ariella McManus & Nicolaas Kraster a soulful husband-and-wife duo known for their dynamic blend of blues, jazz, flamenco, and rock. With over a decade of performing together, their intimate, high-energy shows create an unforgettable live experience.
This evening is designed to recharge, connect, and celebrate β blending excellence, artistry, and community.
Requests available for a small fee, lol. But NO … “Paradise By The Dashboard Light.”
Break 5:37 PM β 6:37 PM
Day Three
Location: Morning Breakfast on the Back Deck 7:37 AM β 8:37 AM
Morning Instruction Block: 8:37 AM
Relationship Mastery
Develop the relational intelligence required to lead, influence, and connect at the highest level, including:
Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Empathy, Listening, Communication, Influence, Negotiation, Customer-Centered Thinking, Culture Building, Mentorship, Servant Leadership
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The 4 Empowering Questions
Learn a powerful questioning framework designed to drive clarity, accountability, and breakthrough thinking:
Look for Clarity, Question Up, Ask the Harder Question
LUNCH at The Lodge 12:37 PM β 1:37 PM
Day Three
Afternoon Instruction 1:37 PM β 5:37 PM
Execution & Performance
Master the behaviors and disciplines required to perform under pressure and deliver consistent results:
β’ Ownership
β’ Grit
β’ W.I.N. (Whatβs Important Now)
β’ Problem Solving
β’ Execution
β’ Delegation
β’ E-Up (Energy & Urgency)
β’ Crisis Response
β’ Boundaries
β’ Resiliency
Growth and Legacy
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Shift from short-term success to long-term impact by developing habits that fuel growth and significance:
β’ Teachability
β’ Curiosity
β’ Creativity
β’ Passion
β’ Mentorship
β’ Mindset
β’ Balance
β’ C.A.N.I. (Constant And Never-Ending Improvement)
β’ Succession Thinking
β’ Legacy
Day Three
Evening Session 6:37 PM β 8:37 PM
Location: The Lodge
Understanding K.A.S.H.
Learn how Knowledge, Attitude, Skills, and Habits work together to create sustained leadership excellence β and how to intentionally develop each one.
Day Four – April
Morning
Breakfast at The Lodge 7:37 AM β 8:37 AM
Final Block 8:37 AM β 11:37 AM
Developing Your Code of Conduct
This culminating session challenges each participant to define the standards that will guide their leadership moving forward:
β’ Select 20 personal leadership standards
β’ Refine and crunch them down to 15
β’ Distill them into a final 10 non-negotiables
β’ Translate each standard into clear βI willβ statements
βββββββThis process creates clarity, accountability, and a personal leadership compass that lasts well beyond the retreat.
Recognition & Closing Ceremony
Departure: Any time after 1:00 PM