Lincoln, Neb. —The University of Nebraska-Lincoln was among five organizations that received national recognition during the Trust Edge LEadership Institute's Trusted Leader Summit.
During an April awards ceremony in Minneapolis, UNL received the Trusted Leader in Education Award for the strides Nebraska Extension has made in growing a culture of trust and incorporating trust-building strategies into its programming.
Over the past six years, Nebraska Extension has held over twenty different, multi-day Trust Edge Workshops and trained more than 500 University faculty and staff, and Extension leaders also implemented a process for reinforcement with strategies for building higher performance and trust.
Lisa Kaslon, Nebraska Extension professional development coordinator, and Dave Varner, Nebraska Extension associate director, received the award on behalf of UNL. Jenny Keshwani, who has also serves on the Trust Edge facilitator team for Nebraska Extension, was unable to attend the ceremony.
Trust Edge Leadership Institute (TELI) is a St. Paul, Minnesota-based company whose mission is to develop trusted leaders and organizations. Founder, David Horsager, MA, CSP, CPAE, CEO developed TELI in 1999, and has pioneered trust development through speaking, consulting, human capital development, and research on trust and its proven impact on the bottom line. TELI’s clients range from Fortune 100 companies and national sports franchises to industry-leading businesses and even governments around the globe. Through TELI, David continues to research, benchmark, and equip leaders in building trusted relationships, brands, and organizations worldwide.