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David Kasperson
Co-Author, Trust & Inspire (WSJ Bestseller) | FranklinCovey Global Trust Practice Leader | Top 101 Employee Engagement Influencer
Co-author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Trust & Inspire and a senior leader in FranklinCovey's Global Trust Practice, David Kasperson brings nearly two decades of global experience in trust-based leadership development. His keynotes equip leaders with actionable strategies to move beyond command and control and build cultures that unleash people's highest potential.
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David Kasperson biography
Leadership speaker David Kasperson is a global authority on trust-based leadership and organizational transformation. As co-author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others, named the number-one Leadership Book of the Year by the Outstanding Works of Literature Awards, Kasperson is helping redefine what effective leadership looks like in the modern workplace. The book has received praise from leaders including Satya Nadella, Amy Edmondson, and Admiral William H. McRaven.
For nearly two decades, Kasperson has collaborated closely with Stephen M.R. Covey to advance the principles behind The Speed of Trust. He played a pivotal role in shaping the content and delivery of FranklinCovey’s Global Trust Practice, where he now serves as a senior leader. His experience spans consulting, keynote speaking, and executive coaching in over twenty countries, empowering leaders at organizations including Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, LinkedIn, Chevron, McDonald’s, and Yale New Haven Health.
From Executive Workshops to Global Stages
Before stepping into his global speaking role, Kasperson directed the influential “Leading at the Speed of Trust” Executive Workshop at Utah’s Sundance Resort, working with hundreds of senior executives from around the world. Recognized as one of the Top 101 Global Employee Engagement and Experience Influencers by Inspiring Workplaces, he brings both strategic depth and practical hands-on experience to every engagement. He holds a degree in Communication Theory and Practice, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Utah Valley University.
As a speaker, David Kasperson delivers energizing keynotes that challenge leaders to move beyond command-and-control management toward a trust-based model that unleashes people’s highest potential. His presentations combine research-backed frameworks with real-world case studies, giving audiences actionable tools to build high-trust cultures, strengthen employee engagement, and lead with both purpose and performance.
David Kasperson Speaking Videos
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Are You a Command and Control Leader? An Interview with David Kasperson
David Kasperson Keynote Topics
David Kasperson challenges the outdated command-and-control leadership paradigm and introduces the Trust & Inspire model — a fundamentally different approach built on trust, inspiration, and authentic human connection. Drawing from his Wall Street Journal bestselling book, he shares powerful frameworks and real-world examples to help leaders move from managing people to unleashing their potential. Audiences walk away with practical tools to build high-trust cultures, ignite employee engagement, and lead in a way that is both purpose-driven and performance-focused.
Trust is not a soft skill — it is a measurable, trainable competency that directly impacts speed, cost, and results. In this compelling keynote developed alongside Stephen M.R. Covey, David Kasperson brings to life the globally adopted Speed of Trust framework. He demonstrates how trust acts as a multiplier in every interaction, team, and organization, and shows how leaders can build trust quickly, repair it when broken, and embed it into their culture at every level. Especially relevant in times of uncertainty, this keynote gives leaders a concrete roadmap for turning trust into their greatest competitive advantage.
Why do some organizations consistently outperform their competitors in engagement, retention, and innovation? The answer is trust. David Kasperson draws on nearly two decades of global consulting with Fortune 500 companies to show how leaders can systematically build cultures where people feel trusted, valued, and empowered to do their best work. This keynote provides a practical playbook for diagnosing trust gaps, implementing trust-building behaviors at scale, and measuring the business impact of a high-trust environment.
Organizational transformation efforts fail at alarming rates — and the root cause is almost always a deficit of trust. David Kasperson shows why trust is the essential prerequisite for successful change management, digital transformation, and cultural evolution. Drawing on case studies from his work with global enterprises, he provides leaders with a framework for maintaining and deepening trust during periods of disruption, restructuring, and rapid growth. Audiences leave equipped to lead change in a way that builds rather than erodes organizational trust.
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FAQs on Booking David Kasperson
Why David Kasperson?
David Kasperson brings a rare combination of thought leadership and hands-on global experience to the stage. As co-author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Trust & Inspire and a senior leader in FranklinCovey's Global Trust Practice, he has spent nearly two decades helping organizations across more than twenty countries build high-trust cultures that drive measurable results. His client list includes Microsoft, Nestlé, LinkedIn, Chevron, and McDonald's, and he has been recognized as one of the Top 101 Global Employee Engagement Influencers. Kasperson does not deliver motivational platitudes — he provides research-backed frameworks and actionable tools that leaders can implement immediately. Book David Kasperson through Aurum Speakers Bureau to bring transformative trust-based leadership to your next event.
What is Trust & Inspire about?
Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others is a Wall Street Journal bestselling book that challenges the dominant command-and-control leadership model. Co-authored with Stephen M.R. Covey, the book argues that the most effective leaders today do not manage through authority and compliance, but instead lead by extending trust and inspiring people to reach their full potential. The book provides a practical framework for making this shift, supported by research and real-world examples from organizations around the world. It was named the number-one Leadership Book of the Year by the Outstanding Works of Literature Awards.
How does David Kasperson's approach differ from traditional leadership training?
Traditional leadership training often focuses on incremental improvements to existing management practices. Kasperson's approach represents a paradigm shift — moving from a command-and-control mindset rooted in authority and compliance to a Trust & Inspire model built on belief in people's potential, authentic connection, and purpose-driven leadership. His programs are grounded in FranklinCovey's globally validated research and draw on nearly two decades of hands-on executive coaching. Rather than offering abstract theory, he equips leaders with specific, measurable behaviors they can adopt immediately to transform their teams and culture.
What can audiences expect from a David Kasperson keynote?
A David Kasperson keynote is an energizing, interactive experience that combines compelling storytelling with research-backed leadership frameworks. Audiences leave with specific, actionable tools they can apply immediately to build trust, strengthen engagement, and inspire their teams. Kasperson tailors each presentation to the audience's industry and challenges, drawing on his extensive experience with Fortune 500 organizations across more than twenty countries. Contact Aurum Speakers Bureau to explore how David Kasperson can deliver a high-impact trust and leadership keynote at your event.
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