Relationship Economics® Summit
LEAD NXT Leadership Development Programs
An immersive leadership journey that equips emerging and advancing leaders to think strategically, build trust intentionally, and turn relationships into a measurable source of personal, professional, and organizational growth.
Lead NXT in Action
Watch emerging leaders transform their approach to relationships, influence, and growth.
RES'25 Next-Up Highlights
RES'24 Next-Up Highlights
We were elated to be nominated for the Next-Up Leadership Development Program by our executive sponsor. The experience was a wonderful opportunity to get out of our daily functions and really immerse ourselves in understanding how other exceptional leaders think and operate. Fantastic learning experience, a great community, highly recommend.
Advancing the Art and Impact of Relationship-Centric Leadership
The Lead NXT Leadership Development Programs encompass a two-tiered journey in relationship-centric leadership designed to grow high-potential and high-impact leaders.
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Next-Up: Foundation for Emerging Leaders
The first tier, Next-Up, equips emerging leaders with the foundational mindsets, behaviors, and frameworks to lead with purpose, build trust, and translate relationships into measurable results.
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All-In: Enterprise-Level Leadership
The second tier, All-In, advances the Next-Up foundation (prerequisite) into enterprise-level leadership—focusing on strategic thinking, ruthless prioritization, exceptional talent development, and Co-Creation to drive net-new value across the organization.
All-In — for Next-Up alumniTogether, Lead NXT transforms capable managers into connected, visionary leaders who align relationships, strategy, and execution to create lasting competitive advantage.
RES'26 Lead NXT Leadership Programs Agenda
A fast-moving, leadership-sharpening agenda built to accelerate how rising leaders think, influence, and create value through strategic relationships.
- 12 PM
Arrive at Pursell Farms Lead NXT Village
- 1 PM
Welcome Lunch for both Next-Up and All-In Program Participants
- 2 - 5 PM
Next-Up Program
- The Best Version of You and Your 30-60-90 Day Personal Action Plan
- Your Dominant Thinking Preference: Introduction to HBDI®
- Your Leadership Brand
- 2 - 5 PM
All-In Program
- The Best Version of Your Team and Coaching Their 30-60-90 Day Personal Action Plans
- Interviewing for Cognitive Diversity using HBDI®, Remote High-Performing Teams, and Conflict as a Team Asset
- Your Personal Market Value (Connecting Your Brand Promise to Brand Equity)
- 5 PM
Personal Time
- 6:30 PM
Cocktail Reception and Group Dinner
This experience offered an exceptional opportunity to step back from daily responsibilities and fully immerse myself in learning from the perspectives and practices of remarkable leaders. I truly valued the chance to gain deeper insights into my own leadership style, explore various behaviors, and absorb the diverse knowledge shared by each participant. I'm already looking forward to next year!
Past Next-Up Leadership Program Attendees
Emerging leaders attend Lead NXT to rapidly elevate their influence, clarity, and confidence—and learn how to leverage relationships into a genuine strategic advantage.
- Kendra OatesDirector - Center for Financial InclusionGreater Washington Urban League
- Brittany OdomMarketing ManagerFayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation
- Rafael RenteriaSr Director of Channel SalesCallTower
- Dean NolleyOutsourced VP of Sales & AdvisorSales Growth Imagination
- Owen AltlandSr. Systems ManagerQuidelOrtho
- Jack LarsonSales ManagerCallTower
- Bryan GreenSenior Director of Global AlliancesCallTower
- Steve KirschCEOBeCrashFree
- Kathy BedellSenior Vice PresidentBCD Travel
- Christian DeveauSales ManagerCanam
- Lori DeySr. Manager, Global Clinical Labs Service EngineeringQuidelOrtho
- Lauren GrippaSr. Manager, Technical SupportQuidelOrtho
- Ashish ZitshiVP OperationsCipla
- Arijit ChoudhuryCommercial Head and SVPCipla
- Dr. Priyanka MallickDir, Integrated Product DevelopmentCipla
- Haley KnoxStrategy Execution LeaderSchneider Electric
- Josh JonesVP of Sales- WestTevora
- Alice BiartCommercial Strategy ManagerSchneider Electric
- Augie EossoVP Corporate SalesBeyond Identity
Attending RES'24 was an invaluable experience that provided deeper self-awareness and opened the door to connecting with individuals I might not have encountered otherwise. I especially appreciated meeting the Next-Up leaders and Senior Executives, whose insights were truly inspiring. This event encouraged everyone to step beyond their comfort zones, fostering an environment where learning and enjoyment came naturally, regardless of background. I am excited to share the knowledge I've gained with others and look forward to returning for RES'25.
Leaders Who Shape RES - Real Moments of Insight, Connection and Relationships
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RES'26 Sponsorship Opportunity
A high-impact sponsorship opportunity that puts your brand in front of influential leaders while aligning you with the future of relationship-centric growth and leadership.
Your brand in front of the leaders who shape industries
C-suite executives, board directors, and high-potential rising leaders — all in one intimate, high-trust room.
Unfiltered access to senior executives
Two days of candid peer dialogue. Sponsors participate in the conversations that matter, not just the logo wall.
Relationships that turn into real opportunities
RES attendees have built partnerships, signed deals, and hired talent directly from connections made at the Summit.
Align your brand with relationship-led growth
Associate your organization with the premier Relationship Economics® event — and the mindset that drives lasting competitive advantage.
RES'26 Sponsorship Tiers & Benefits
Sponsorship inquiries are reviewed personally by the AVNIR team.
Start Your Lead NXT Journey
Limited seats for emerging and advancing leaders. Register for Next-Up now — All-In is reserved for returning alumni.
Register NowAll-In (alumni only)