TRUST-CENTERED LEADERSHIP

with Dr. Cory Scheer
July 22, 2026

If trust is so important for personal and professional relationships, why is it in such short supply? If trust is an inarguable universal truth, why does it seem so difficult to define and even more difficult to measure? If trust is vital for employee retention, team productivity, and a healthy workplace culture, why is there a growing epidemic of distrust in all industries? In this workshop, Cory Scheer (Ed.D., EMBA), will share the consequential truth about employee trust and how to take action on it. Drawing from his doctoral research, national research, 25+ years in professional leadership experiences, and various national and international client engagements, Cory will share how trust is definable, measurable, vital, and actionable. Cory will share how the pervasive decline of organizational trust and the ever-widening leader to employee trust gap can be assessed, addressed and improved with research-based and strategic solutions. You will walk away with a deeper understanding of why trust is so vitally important, a practical and memorable trust framework, and proven methods to take action on strengthening trust in your organization.

DR. CORY SCHEER is a distinguished leadership expert, author, and keynote speaker with over 25 years of experience across diverse sectors. As the Founder and CEO of TrustCentric™ Consulting, he empowers organizations and teams to build trust, transform workplace culture, and achieve sustainable success. His acclaimed book, Closing the Trust Gap: Taking Action on What Matters Most for Leaders, Teams, and Organizations, offers actionable strategies to foster trust and drive impactful change.

Cory’s academic background reflects his dedication to leadership and organizational development. He earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri-Columbia (2016), an Executive MBA from Rockhurst University (2011), and a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communications and Community Recreation from Southwest Baptist University (1998), where he graduated with honors. While at Southwest Baptist, he served as President of Pi Kappa Delta, won a national speech and debate championship, and led as an intramural director.

Throughout his career, Cory has held influential roles, including Dean of Admission at William Jewell College and Vice President of Program Advancement at the YMCA of Greater Kansas City. Through TrustCentric™, he delivers keynote speeches, executive coaching, and workshops using a proven trust-strengthening framework and data-informed assessments. His work inspires leaders to prioritize trust as a cornerstone for innovation, collaboration, and long-term success.