David Horsager

Dr. David Horsager, D. Litt, CSP, CPAE is the CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute, Trust Expert in Residence at High Point University, and a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "The Trust Edge", "The Daily Edge", and "Trusted Leader". He is also the creator of the Enterprise Trust Index™, and director of one of the nation’s foremost trust studies, The Trust Outlook®.

Horsager has advised leaders and delivered life-changing presentations on six continents, with audiences ranging from Delta, FedEx, and Toyota to the New York Yankees, MIT, and the Department of Homeland Security. His expertise in trust and leadership has led him to be a keynote speaker at various prestigious venues, focusing on practical strategies to foster trust and improve organizational performance.

His work has been featured in prominent media such as Fast Company, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and MSNBC. Through speaking, training, consulting, and coaching, David and his team at Trust Edge Leadership Institute make it their mission to develop trusted leaders and organizations. With his trademark 8 Pillar Framework, David breaks trust down into tangible steps that can be leveraged right away to build a high-trust culture — because high-trust leaders and organizations bring out the best in their people and get measurable results. Additionally, David offers customized programs tailored to meet specific organizational objectives or themes, enhancing engagement, morale, sales, and customer loyalty.