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In The Trusted Leader Show, Global Trust Expert, Trust Expert in Residence at High Point University, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and CEO David Horsager sits down with influential leaders from around the world to discuss their leadership style and the strategies and lessons they have learned throughout their careers. Join us as we assemble the top tactics leaders and organizations need to perform at their best and get faster results. After listening to these engaging conversations, you’ll leave with actionable takeaways that you can immediately apply to your life so that you can become a more Trusted Leader.

David Horsager


    • Jan 16, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 112 EPISODES

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    Latest episodes from The Trusted Leader Show

    Ep. 111: Erwin McManus on Why It Doesn't Take a Genius to Think Like One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 32:04


    In this episode, David sits down with Erwin McManus, renowned life architect, award-winning author, and artist, to discuss why it doesn't take a genius to think like one. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1 David's Company: https://trustedge.com/

    Ep. 110: David Horsager on The Commonality Of The Most Trusted Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 23:02


    In this episode, David rides solo as he discusses the commonality of the most trusted leaders and answers some common questions he's gotten about his work. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1 David's Company: https://trustedge.com/

    Ep. 109: Stan Moss on Why Intentionality Is CRITICAL For Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 33:38


    In this episode, David sits down with Stan Moss, CEO of Polen Capital, to discuss why intentionality is critical for culture. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 108: Dr. Nido Qubein on Why Focus Is More Important Than Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 23:35


    In this episode, David sits down with Dr. Nido Qubein, President of High Point University, Author, Speaker, and Leader, to discuss why focus is more important than intelligence. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 107: Juliet Funt on How To Defeat The Email Beast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 24:45


    In this episode, we revisit David's interview with Juliet Funt, Author, Speaker, and Advisor to the Fortune 500, where Juliet discusses how to defeat the email beast. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 106: Dr. Michael Alfultis on The Careful Balance Of Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 46:26


    In this episode, David sits down with Dr. Michael Alfultis, President of Maritime College and Rear Admiral U.S. Maritime Service, to discuss the careful balance of leadership. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 105: Dave Sparkman on Why You NEED A Values Lens To Align Your Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 26:11


    In this episode, we feature an exclusive clip from the 2022 Trusted Leader Summit where David welcomed to the stage Dave Sparkman, Former SVP of Culture at UnitedHealth Group, Founder of Spark Your Culture, and Executive Director for Crossroads Career, to discuss why you NEED a values lens to align your culture. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 104: Dee Ann Turner on The 3 Core Elements Of A Company Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 39:03


    In this episode, David sits down with Dee Ann Turner, Former VP of Talent and Sustainability at Chick-fil-A, Inc., Author, Speaker, Consultant, and Talent Expert at High Point University, to discuss the 3 core elements of a company culture. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 103: Steven Schussler on Why You SHOULD Sweat The Small Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 34:43


    In this episode, David sits down with Steven Schussler, CEO of Schussler Creative, Inc., to discuss why you SHOULD sweat the small stuff. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 102: Anthony Diekemper on Why You Should Take A Moment To Reflect

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 28:40


    In this episode, David sits down with Anthony Diekemper, CEO of Rampart Communications, Inc., to discuss why you should take a moment to reflect. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 101: Verl Workman on How To Create A Culture of Accountability

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 16:31


    In this episode, David sits down with Verl Workman, Founder and CEO of Workman Success Systems, to discuss how to create a culture of accountability. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 100: Molly Fletcher on The Key To Effective Negotiation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 27:49


    In our 100th episode of The Trusted Leader Show, David sits down with Molly Fletcher, Former Top Sports Agent, Keynote Speaker, and Author, to discuss the key to effective negotiation. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 99: Kent Senf on The ONLY Time You're Allowed To Be Critical

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 31:19


    In this episode, David sits down with Kent Senf, President, Material Handling and Marketing at C&B Equipment, to discuss the ONLY time you're allowed to be critical. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 98: Allison Shapira on 3 Strategies To Maximize Trust In Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 23:29


    In this episode, we feature an exclusive clip from the 2022 Trusted Leader Summit where David welcomed to the stage Allison Shapira, Public Speaking Expert, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Author, to share her 3 strategies to maximize trust in communication. Show Notes: http://trustedleadersummit.com/ Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 97: Dave Sparkman on How To Spark Your Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 37:30


    In this episode, David sits down with Dave Sparkman, Former SVP of Culture at UnitedHealth Group, Founder of Spark Your Culture, and Executive Director for Crossroads Career, to discuss how to spark your culture. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 96: Josh Linkner on Top Tactics For EFFECTIVE Brainstorming

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 19:53


    In this episode, we revisit a previous episode where David sat down with Josh Linkner, New York Times Bestselling Author, Global Innovation and Creativity Expert, Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners, and Chairman and Co-Founder of Platypus Labs, to discuss top tactics for effective brainstorming. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 95: Pro Athletes on How To Build Trust In A Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 27:12


    In this episode, we feature an exclusive clip from the 2022 Trusted Leader Summit where Award-winning Broadcaster Joe Schmit sat down with Rebekkah Brunson, 5X WNBA Champion, Minnesota Lynx Assistant Coach, Broadcaster, and Entrepreneur and Gable Steveson, 2X NCAA Wrestling Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, and WWE Wrestler, to discuss their unique perspectives on how to build trust in a team. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ 2023 Trusted Leader Summit: http://trustedleadersummit.com/ Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 94: Kris Lindahl on How To Build The Best Team For Your Organization

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 38:37


    In this episode, David sits down with Kris Lindahl, Real Estate, Marketing, Leadership, and Philanthropy Pioneer, Innovator, and Influencer, to discuss how to build the best team for your organization. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 93: M. Gasby Brown on Why Racial Literacy Is Critical For EVERY Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 20:36


    In this episode, we revisit a previous episode where David sat down with M. Gasby Brown, CEO of The Gasby Group, Author, Visual Artist, and Nonprofit and Philanthropy Expert, to discuss why racial literacy is critical for every leader. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 92: Phil M Jones on The Advantage For Every Critical Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 21:00


    In this episode, we feature an exclusive clip from the 2022 Trusted Leader Summit where Phil M Jones, Master of Influence and Persuasion, Author, Producer, Speaker, Advisor, and Entrepreneur, discusses the advantage for every critical conversation. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com 2023 Trusted Leader Summit: http://trustedleadersummit.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 91: Paul Martinelli on How To Unlock Your Personal Transformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 25:09


    In this episode, we revisit David's interview with Paul Martinelli, Internationally Acclaimed Speaker, Mentor, Trainer, and Coach, where they discuss how to unlock your personal transformation. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com 2023 Trusted Leader Summit: http://trustedleadersummit.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 90: Cassandra Worthy on The 3 Step Strategy For Change Enthusiasm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 20:20


    In this episode, we feature an exclusive clip from the 2022 Trusted Leader Summit where Cassandra Worthy, Founder & CEO of Change Enthusiasm Global, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Consultant, took to the stage to discuss the 3 step strategy for change enthusiasm. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com 2023 Trusted Leader Summit: http://trustedleadersummit.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1 

    Ep. 89: Joe Schmit on The #1 Job Of EVERY Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 35:02


    In this episode, David sits down with Joe Schmit, Award-winning Broadcaster, Community Leader, Author, and Speaker, to discuss what the #1 job of EVERY leader is. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 88: Dr. Ramon A. Pastrano IV on Transformational Leadership in DEI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 23:44


    In this episode, we feature an exclusive clip from the 2022 Trusted Leader Summit where Dr. Ramon A. Pastrano, Founder and Board Member of ImpactLives, Inc. and Founder of Third Sphere LLC, takes the stage to discuss his model for transformational leadership in DEI. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com 2023 Trusted Leader Summit: http://trustedleadersummit.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 87: Horst Schulze on How To Deal With A Customer Complaint

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 26:36


    In this episode, we revisit David's interview with Horst Schulze, Founding Member and Former President and COO of The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, Founder of The Capella Hotel Group, Expert in Residence at Arch + Tower, and author, where they discuss how to deal with a customer complaint. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 86: David Horsager on The 3 Questions That Drive Strategic Clarity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 22:28


    In this episode, we feature an exclusive clip from the 2022 Trusted Leader Summit where David takes the stage to discuss the 3 questions that drive strategic clarity. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Learn more about the 2023 Trusted Leader Summit: http://trustedleadersummit.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 85: University Leaders on How To Cascade A Culture Of Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 20:52


    In this episode, we feature an exclusive clip from the 2022 Trusted Leader Summit where David sat down with Dr. Brent Hales, Associate Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences and Director of Penn State Extension, and Lisa Kaslon, Professional Development Coordinator and Extension Educator at University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension, to discuss how to cascade a culture of trust in your organization. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 84: Christine Cashen on How To Stay Inspired When You're Tired

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 27:22


    In this episode, David sits down with Christine Cashen, Business Humorist, Hall of Fame Speaker, and Author, to discuss how to stay inspired when you're tired. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 83: Dan Dye on Why Partnerships Drive Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 38:42


    In this episode, David sits down with Dan Dye, CEO of Ardent Mills, to discuss why partnerships drive innovation and new ways of thinking. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 82: Lyssa Haynes on The KEY Attribute Of A Great Sales Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 26:34


    In this special episode recorded at High Point University, David sits down with Lyssa Haynes, Assistant Professor of the Practice of Marketing and Sales at High Point University, to discuss the KEY attribute of a great sales leader. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 81: Simon T. Bailey on How To Ignite The Power Of Women

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 33:07


    In this episode, David sits down with Simon T. Bailey, Success Coach, Speaker, Author, TV Host, and Philanthropist, to discuss how to ignite the power of women in your life. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 80: Bobby Herrera on 3 Areas of Culture Organizations Overlook

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 22:04


    In this special episode, we feature one of the amazing speakers we had at the 2022 Trusted Leader Summit. In this clip from the mainstage, David sits down for a conversation with Bobby Herrera, Co-Founder and CEO of Populus Group, to discuss how to build a culture of trust and the three areas of culture organizations overlook. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 79: Chuck Runyon on Why Great Teams Run On Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 31:23


    In this episode, David sits down with Chuck Runyon, CEO and Co-founder of Self Esteem Brands, to discuss why great teams run on trust. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 78: Jason Dorsey on How Gen Z Will Shape The Future Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 26:43


    In this episode, we revisit David's interview with Gen Z and Millennial Researcher, Author, Speaker, and Executive Advisor Jason Dorsey where he discusses how Gen Z will shape the future economy. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 77: Susan Sly on Why Our Habits Will Shape Who We Become

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 31:11


    In this episode, we revisit David's interview with Tech Investor, Speaker, Author, and Entrepreneur Susan Sly where she discusses why our habits will shape who we become. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 76: Ginger Johnson on 3 Effective Ways To Connect Virtually

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 33:11


    In this episode, David sits down with Ginger Johnson, Human Connection Expert, Speaker, and Author, to discuss 3 effective ways to connect virtually. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 75: Bob Stromberg on The Process To G.I.T. Creative

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 30:22


    In this episode, we revisit David's conversation with creativity expert Bob Stromberg where Bob discusses the process to G.I.T. creative. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

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    Ep. 74: Jason Hewlett on The Power Of The Promise

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 32:02


    In this episode, David sits down with Jason Hewlett, Leadership Expert, Author, and Hall of Fame Speaker, to discuss the power of The Promise. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 73: Stacey Hanke on How To Communicate With Influence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 25:46


    In this episode, David sites down with Stacey Hanke, Influence Expert, Author, and Speaker, to discuss how to communicate with influence. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 72: Tom Ziglar on How To Lead Your Team Through Immense Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 36:40


    In this episode, David sits down with Tom Ziglar, CEO of Zig Ziglar Corporation, Author, and Speaker, to discuss how to lead your team through immense change. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

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    Ep. 71: Dr. Kimberly Harms on How To Lead Your Team Through Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 33:29


    In this episode, David sits down with Dr. Kimberly Harms, Former Grief Counselor, Civil Mediator, Author, and Speaker, to discuss how to lead your team through grief. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 70: Phil M Jones on The Magic Words for Influence and Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 42:21


    In this episode, David sits down with Phil M Jones, Master of Influence and Persuasion, Author, Producer, Speaker, Advisor, and Entrepreneur, to discuss the magic words of influence and impact. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 69: AJ Vaden on Why Personal Branding Is The Future Of Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 38:31


    In this episode, David sits down with AJ Vaden, Co-founder and CEO of Brand Builders Group, Speaker, Producer, and Podcast Host, to discuss the research behind why personal branding is the future of marketing. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 68: Joel Block on Why Cryptocurrency Is The Future Of Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 25:05


    In this episode, David sits down with Joel Block, Futurist, Longtime Venture Capitalist, and Hedge Fund Manager, to discuss his new Disruptive Business Trends Report for 2022 and why cryptocurrency is the future of money. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 67: Rory Vaden on How You Can Multiply Your Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 47:27


    In this episode, David sits down with Rory Vaden, Business Strategy & Leadership Expert, Speaker, Author, And Entrepreneur, to discuss how you can multiply your time. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 66: Ross Bernstein on How Great Teams Create And Sustain Momentum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 38:28


    In this episode, David sits down with Ross Bernstein, Best-Selling Author and Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, to discuss The Champion's Code and how great athletes and teams create and sustain momentum. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 65: Juliet Funt on How To Conquer Busyness And Do Your Best Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 45:52


    In this episode, David sits down with Juliet Funt, Author, Speaker, and Advisor To The Fortune 500, to discuss how to conquer busyness and do your best work. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 64: Charles Eide on Why You Should NOT Focus On What You're Bad At

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 36:08


    In this episode, David sits down with Charles Eide, Founder and CEO of EideCom, to discuss why you should NOT focus on what you're bad at but you should instead focus on what you're good at. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

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    Ep. 63: Gerry O'Brion on How To Become The #1 Choice In A Crowded Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 30:38


    In this episode, David sits down with Gerry O'Brion, Marketing Expert and Keynote Speaker, to discuss how to become the #1 choice in a crowded market. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 62: 2021 Best Of Moments Of The Trusted Leader Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 32:23


    In this episode, join Kent Svenson, producer of The Trusted Leader Show, as he takes you through some of the best moments from the past year on The Trusted Leader Show. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

    Ep. 61: Meridith Elliott Powell on Turning Uncertainty Into An Advantage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 33:34


    In this episode, David sits down with Meridith Elliott Powell, Award-Winning Author, Keynote Speaker, and Business Strategist, to discuss how to turn uncertainty into a competitive advantage. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's NEWEST Book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1

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