David Horsager
CVP

David Horsager

MA, CSP, CPAE

MN, US

David Horsager is the CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute, bestselling author of five books, inventor of the Enterprise Trust Index ™, director of the global research publication, Trust Outlook®, and according to Forbes, “the world’s leading authority on trust.”

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Bio

Called by Forbes, "the world’s leading authority on trust,” David Horsager is the CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute, inventor of the Enterprise Trust Index™, director of the global study, Trust Outlook®, senior fellow at Indiana Wesleyan University, and bestselling author of five books, including, Trust Matters More than Ever: 40 Proven Trust Tools to Lead Better, Grow Faster & Build Trust Now!

David has advised organizations ranging from Delta Airlines, McDonald’s, FedEx, and Toyota to the New York Yankees, Walmart, Zoom, MIT, and global governments. Combining humor, illustrations, and memorable stories with research and insight, he was inducted into the National Speakers Association’s Hall of Fame (CSP, CPAE) in 2017. David’s board and advising work in a wide variety of industries continues to inspire his research, consulting, and writing. He and his team at Trust Edge Leadership Institute make it their mission to develop trusted leaders and organizations.

The youngest of six siblings, David learned many of his life lessons growing up on a farm in northern Minnesota. A belief in the goodness of humanity and endless possibilities has propelled him throughout his career. David and his wife, Lisa, started this work in 1999, and she continues to serve as Culture Ambassador at the Institute. The Horsager's have four children and live on a hobby farm where they enjoy the outdoors and host lively discussions around the campfire.

Main Speaking Program

The Trust Edge: What Top Leaders have and 8 Pillars to Build it Yourself
"Build Trust, Boost Revenue, because Trust is a Bottom Line Decision"
Trust is a fundamental, bottom-line issue. Without it, leaders lose teams, salespeople lose sales, and organizations lose reputation, retention of good people, relationships and revenue. But with trust, individuals and organizations enjoy greater creativity, productivity, freedom, and results.
Through academic research and firsthand experience, David Horsager has learned what it takes to gain - and keep - The Trust Edge. Through a captivating presentation, Dave combines humor and illustrations with business insight and analysis. He will show you how the little things, done consistently, add up to huge results. Attendees will walk away with concrete steps they can immediately use to improve their lives and careers.
Learn:
• The 8 pillars of the most successful leaders and organizations.
• The 3 ways to build connection.
• What top leaders and organizations have & how you can enjoy it yourself.
• Keys to build morale, sales, and customer loyalty.
• How to never have a day where you say, "I didn't get anything done."
• The greatest need for a motivated staff and how to fill it.
• The "why" and "how" behind the most foundational key to real success.
• How to boost daily productivity by using DMA's (Difference Making Actions).

Other Speaking Programs

The Sales Edge
"How to become like the world's greatest salespeople"

The Leadership Edge
"The secret to outrageous results"

The Daily Edge
"The Keys to making a lasting difference in work and life"

Leave a Legacy
"The Keys to Making a Lasting Difference in Work and Life"

The Magic of Momentum
"The 4 little things that make the BIG difference"

The Extraordinary Entrepreneur
"What makes the most successful entrepreneurs in the world"


Some Recommendations


"The five most important letters in business are T-R-U-S-T. Dave's advice is worth its weight in gold." -- Harvey Mackay, Author of #1 New York Times bestseller Swim With the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive

"In all my years of coaching, I learned that leadershp starts with trust. David Horsager has a winning formula."-- Lou Holtz, Sportscaster and Hall of Fame Football Coach

"Our only problem is how to top Dave next year!"--Josh Band, Wells Fargo

"He didn't just hit a home run, he hit a grand slam! Everyone from the CEO on down said he was enthralling."-- Julie Blind, Sierra View Hospital

"Informative and entertaining! We all walked away with some new tools to put to use in our everyday lives."--Kelly Herrick, Specialized Transportation, Inc.

"I was especially please with how you tailored the inspirational message and the amount of background work you did to gain an understanding of the uniqueness of our company." --Fred Stelter, President, Interbank

Partial Client List

3M
US Congress
FedEx
Nationwide
Walmart
IBM
Procter & Gamble
New York Yankees
John Deere
United Health Group
La-Z-Boy
Honeywell
General Mills
The Saturn Corporation
US Coast Guard Academy
CHS
Cummins Power
Medtronic
Minnesota Vikings (NFL)
RGL Forensic Accountants
Canadian Pacific Railway
Great Clips
Rural Electric Management Association
ServiceMaster Clean
Adolfson & Peterson Construction
MN Association of School Administrators
Society of Certified Public Accountants
Federal Express
InterBank
Acordia
Carlson Marketing
Bethel University
Ozark National Life Insurance
Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA)
Northridge Care Center
Sierra-View Hospital
Kraus-Anderson
Texas Bankers Association
Boston Scientific
American College of Healthcare Administrators
Department of Home Land Security
Honeywell
General Mills
Goodyear

David 's Virtual Presenter Certificate

Bio

Called by Forbes, "the world’s leading authority on trust,” David Horsager is the CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute, inventor of the Enterprise Trust Index™, director of the global study, Trust Outlook®, senior fellow at Indiana Wesleyan University, and bestselling author of five books, including, Trust Matters More than Ever: 40 Proven Trust Tools to Lead Better, Grow Faster & Build Trust Now!

David has advised organizations ranging from Delta Airlines, McDonald’s, FedEx, and Toyota to the New York Yankees, Walmart, Zoom, MIT, and global governments. Combining humor, illustrations, and memorable stories with research and insight, he was inducted into the National Speakers Association’s Hall of Fame (CSP, CPAE) in 2017. David’s board and advising work in a wide variety of industries continues to inspire his research, consulting, and writing. He and his team at Trust Edge Leadership Institute make it their mission to develop trusted leaders and organizations.

The youngest of six siblings, David learned many of his life lessons growing up on a farm in northern Minnesota. A belief in the goodness of humanity and endless possibilities has propelled him throughout his career. David and his wife, Lisa, started this work in 1999, and she continues to serve as Culture Ambassador at the Institute. The Horsager's have four children and live on a hobby farm where they enjoy the outdoors and host lively discussions around the campfire.

Main Speaking Program

The Trust Edge: What Top Leaders have and 8 Pillars to Build it Yourself
"Build Trust, Boost Revenue, because Trust is a Bottom Line Decision"
Trust is a fundamental, bottom-line issue. Without it, leaders lose teams, salespeople lose sales, and organizations lose reputation, retention of good people, relationships and revenue. But with trust, individuals and organizations enjoy greater creativity, productivity, freedom, and results.
Through academic research and firsthand experience, David Horsager has learned what it takes to gain - and keep - The Trust Edge. Through a captivating presentation, Dave combines humor and illustrations with business insight and analysis. He will show you how the little things, done consistently, add up to huge results. Attendees will walk away with concrete steps they can immediately use to improve their lives and careers.
Learn:
• The 8 pillars of the most successful leaders and organizations.
• The 3 ways to build connection.
• What top leaders and organizations have & how you can enjoy it yourself.
• Keys to build morale, sales, and customer loyalty.
• How to never have a day where you say, "I didn't get anything done."
• The greatest need for a motivated staff and how to fill it.
• The "why" and "how" behind the most foundational key to real success.
• How to boost daily productivity by using DMA's (Difference Making Actions).

Other Speaking Programs

The Sales Edge
"How to become like the world's greatest salespeople"

The Leadership Edge
"The secret to outrageous results"

The Daily Edge
"The Keys to making a lasting difference in work and life"

Leave a Legacy
"The Keys to Making a Lasting Difference in Work and Life"

The Magic of Momentum
"The 4 little things that make the BIG difference"

The Extraordinary Entrepreneur
"What makes the most successful entrepreneurs in the world"


Some Recommendations


"The five most important letters in business are T-R-U-S-T. Dave's advice is worth its weight in gold." -- Harvey Mackay, Author of #1 New York Times bestseller Swim With the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive

"In all my years of coaching, I learned that leadershp starts with trust. David Horsager has a winning formula."-- Lou Holtz, Sportscaster and Hall of Fame Football Coach

"Our only problem is how to top Dave next year!"--Josh Band, Wells Fargo

"He didn't just hit a home run, he hit a grand slam! Everyone from the CEO on down said he was enthralling."-- Julie Blind, Sierra View Hospital

"Informative and entertaining! We all walked away with some new tools to put to use in our everyday lives."--Kelly Herrick, Specialized Transportation, Inc.

"I was especially please with how you tailored the inspirational message and the amount of background work you did to gain an understanding of the uniqueness of our company." --Fred Stelter, President, Interbank

Partial Client List

3M
US Congress
FedEx
Nationwide
Walmart
IBM
Procter & Gamble
New York Yankees
John Deere
United Health Group
La-Z-Boy
Honeywell
General Mills
The Saturn Corporation
US Coast Guard Academy
CHS
Cummins Power
Medtronic
Minnesota Vikings (NFL)
RGL Forensic Accountants
Canadian Pacific Railway
Great Clips
Rural Electric Management Association
ServiceMaster Clean
Adolfson & Peterson Construction
MN Association of School Administrators
Society of Certified Public Accountants
Federal Express
InterBank
Acordia
Carlson Marketing
Bethel University
Ozark National Life Insurance
Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA)
Northridge Care Center
Sierra-View Hospital
Kraus-Anderson
Texas Bankers Association
Boston Scientific
American College of Healthcare Administrators
Department of Home Land Security
Honeywell
General Mills
Goodyear

David 's Virtual Presenter Certificate

The Trust Edge: What Top Leaders have and 8 Pillars to Build it Yourself

Trust is a fundamental, bottom line issue. Without it, leaders lose teams, salespeople lose sales, and organizations lose reputation, retention of good people, relationships and revenue. But with trust, individuals and organizations enjoy greater creativity, productivity, freedom, and results.
Through academic research and firsthand experience, David Horsager has learned what it takes to gain – and keep – The Trust Edge. Through a captivating presentation, Dave combines humor and...

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The Sales Edge

Trust is the foundation of all sales. Without trust in the sales person or the product a sale will not be made. Trustworthy people and organizations attract business, build the bottom line, and make a significant impact. David’s TrustEDGE for Sales presentation is full of substance and style. The CEO of STI Delivers said, “Your production provided the perfect finale to motivate our people to take action to close the sale.”
Your team will learn: 
   ...

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The Leadership Edge: The Secret to Outrageous Outcomes

We all have the opportunity to become better leaders. In David’s dynamic style, “The Chemistry of Leadership” presentation offers a practical blueprint for effective leadership. Leaders will not only be entertained and motivated to make a difference, they will also gain practical insight they can use the very next day. Director of North Ridge Care Center wrote Dave the following: “The leadership and guidance you have provided our program and staff has been the backbone for our success.”

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The Daily Edge

Do you want to avoid ever having a day where you feel like you work hard but don’t get anything important done? Do you want to be more effective and efficient? The Productivity Edge is an interactive seminar with great tips for getting more done in less time with less resources. This seminar is said to have been worth tens of thousands a month to orgaizations. 
Learn: 
    •    How to have 10 or less emails in your inbox every day.

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Leave A Legacy - The Keys to Making a Lasting Difference in Work and Life

Everyone leaves a legacy of some kind. What will yours be? David inspires people to leave a lasting legacy at work and in life. Great people leave great legacies of courage, character, and impact. Through this entertaining and moving keynote, Dave reveals the little things that make the BIG difference when done on a daily basis over time. You really can have a significant impact! Be inspired to do great things.

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The Magic of Momentum

Through a magical and moving keynote, audiences learn to create, build, and enjoy lasting momentum. Most often it is the seemingly little things that start momentum. Done consistently those things can make an organization virtually unstoppable. You can learn the little keys to mighty momentum. Event Planner Julia Blind said, “Dave didn’t just hit a home run, he hit a grand slam, bottom of the 9th, 2 outs, 7th game of the World Series!!! Everyone from the CEO down said he was...

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The Extraordinary Entrepreneur

Not only is this program fun and highly engaging but people leave with key tips, techniques, and take-a-ways they can use the very next day. This is a needed and memorable kick-start for franchisee events and small business owner events. 
Learn: 
    •    What makes the most successful entrepreneurs in the world.
    •    How to attract new business.
    •    How to...

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David 's Virtual Presenter Certificate