Keynote Speaker: David Horsager

David Horsager

Author & CEO at Trust Edge Leadership Institute

David Horsager is the CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute, inventor of the Enterprise Trust Index™, director of the global study Trust Outlook®, and a bestselling author of five books, including Trust Matters More Than Ever: 40 Proven Trust Tools to Lead Better, Grow Faster & Build Trust Now!  

Known for combining humor, illustrations, memorable stories, and research-backed insight, David delivers relevant and inspiring keynotes that help leaders and organizations build trust, strengthen culture, and improve performance. His work across a wide variety of industries continues to inspire his research, consulting, writing, and speaking.  

David was inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame in 2017 and has worked with organizations ranging from Delta Air Lines, FedEx, McDonald’s, Walmart, Toyota, and Zoom to MIT, the New York Yankees, and global governments. Forbes has called him “the world’s leading authority on trust.”  

David and Trust Edge Leadership’s mission is to develop trusted leaders and organizations. 

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David at BoardCon

Closing General Session

Trust Matters More Than Ever

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026 at 3 p.m.

Trust is the foundation of every strong relationship, successful team, and effective leader. In today’s rapidly changing world, leaders who build trust create stronger cultures, improve communication, inspire confidence, and strengthen the organizations and communities they serve. 

In this engaging and interactive general session, David Horsager will combine keynote inspiration with practical workshop-style learning to help board members and education leaders explore how trust shapes leadership, governance, and community relationships. Through powerful stories, research, humor, real-world examples, and guided table discussions, attendees will examine the role trust plays in effective communication, decision-making, and organizational success. 

Using his transformational 8 Pillar Framework™, David will challenge participants to reflect, collaborate, and share ideas with fellow leaders while gaining practical strategies to build and maintain trust during times of challenge, change, and uncertainty. 

Board members and education leaders will leave with actionable tools to strengthen relationships, improve communication, lead with greater clarity, and foster trust within their schools and communities. 


 



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