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Programs & Keynotes — Rusty Davidson
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Programs & Keynotes

Not just inspired.
Equipped.

Every program Rusty delivers is built on a published framework, customized to your audience, and designed to leave people with tools they’ll actually use — not just a feeling that fades by Friday.

Flagship Keynote · 60–90 Min

The WILD Leader

Wisdom Inspired by Living Dynamics. A leadership framework built from five of nature’s most effective behavioral systems — and road-tested across 700+ stages with over a million people.

The WILD cycle — Watch, Interpret, Lead, Develop — is the organizing framework. Five animals bring it to life with five concrete leadership moves that every leader can name, remember, and use the moment they leave the room.

The Five Leadership Moves · Watch · Interpret · Lead · Develop
Bison — Courage
B
Bison
Courage
Move toward the storm. The bison doesn’t flee difficulty — it charges through it. WILD leaders face what others avoid.
Wolves — Trust
W
Wolves
Trust
Alignment creates movement. The pack moves at the speed of trust — without it, coordination collapses under pressure.
Lions — Ownership
L
Lions
Ownership
Protect what matters. Lions don’t lead by title — they lead by responsibility. Ownership is the move that defines leadership.
Orangutans — Focus
O
Orangutans
Focus
Strategic movement beats constant motion. The orangutan tests before committing — precision over activity.
Bears — Boundaries
B
Bears
Boundaries
What leaders don’t define gets tested. Bears hold territory without apology — because unclear limits invite constant pressure.
“Wisdom Inspired by Living Dynamics — five leadership moves drawn from nature’s most effective systems, field-tested across 700+ stages.”
Rusty Davidson on stage
High-energy. Structured. Built to last.
Key Takeaways
  • Five concrete leadership moves — named, memorable, immediately applicable
  • The WILD cycle: a repeatable framework for watching, interpreting, leading, and developing
  • A new way of reading people, rooms, and organizational systems before acting
  • Confidence tools specifically designed for reluctant and emerging leaders
  • Leadership language they can use with their teams the next day
Ideal For
Campus Leadership Events Corporate Conferences Student Orientation Association Keynotes Leadership Retreats All Industries
Complete Curriculum System — 4 Companion Resources
WILD Leader Study Guide
Study Guide
WILD Leader Workbook & Journal
Workbook + Journal
WILD Leader Facilitator Guide
Facilitator Guide
WILD Leader Field Guide
Field Guide
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26 Character-Based Leadership Principles — hover to explore
A
Accept Responsibility
B
Be the Standard
C
Celebrate the Wins
D
Dare to Imagine
E
Empower Others
F
Forgive Willingly
G
Give Grace
H
Humble Yourself
I
Inspire Excellence
J
Just Start
K
Keep Calm
L
Lift Up Others
M
Make It Better
N
Notice What Matters
O
Offer Clarity
P
Practice Generosity
Q
Question with Purpose
R
Respect Without Rank
S
Serve Everyone
T
Think of Players, Not Plays
U
Understand Influence, Not Authority
V
Validate Viewpoints
W
Wonder in the Journey
X
X-Ray the Problem
Y
Yield to Optimism
Z
Zero in on Potential
Complete 3-Resource Companion System
ABCs Study Guide
Study Guide
ABCs Workbook + Journal
Workbook + Journal
ABCs Leader's Guide
Leader’s Guide
Interactive Workshop · 60 Min

The ABCs of Leadership for College Students

Twenty-six principles. One interactive workshop. Every participant leaves with a written personal leadership action plan they built themselves — before they walk out the door.

Every letter. Every principle. Every student.

This workshop doesn’t lecture students about leadership — it walks them through it. Built directly from the book, each of the 26 principles is active, applicable, and immediately relevant to the leadership situations students face on campus and in life. Designed for orientation, retreats, student org training, and first-year leadership programs.

Key Takeaways
  • A personal leadership action plan — written, not just discussed
  • 26 practical principles distilled into one powerful session
  • Clarity on personal leadership identity and strengths
  • Immediate application — not theory to revisit someday
  • A framework that scales from student org to first job
Ideal For
Student Leadership Retreats Orientation Week Student Government Greek Life Leadership Early-Career Teams Residential Life
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Additional Programs

Built for every stage.
Deployed at every scale.

From half-day intensives to multi-session leadership academies, executive coaching, and full leadership retreats — every program is customized to your audience and grounded in Rusty’s published frameworks.

Training & Development

Customized Leadership Development

From half-day intensives to multi-session leadership academies, Rusty builds programs that move teams from leadership aspiration to measurable, lasting performance. Theory into practice — every session.

  • Customized to your team’s specific stage, sector, and challenges
  • Strategic leadership for emerging, mid-level, and executive teams
  • Measurable impact on team cohesion, communication, and performance
  • Backed by published curriculum — not improvised content
Half-Day Intensive Full-Day Workshop Multi-Session Academy
Ideal For Corporate teams, nonprofits, associations, campus staff development, and any organization building systematic leadership capacity
1:1 & Small Group Coaching

Executive & Leadership Coaching

Private coaching engagements for leaders at any career stage — from high-potential early-career professionals to seasoned executives seeking refined performance and legacy-level impact.

  • Clarify leadership vision, priorities, and personal brand
  • Improve team influence, communication, and executive presence
  • Build resilience, strategic decision-making, and performance under pressure
  • Accountability and momentum between sessions
1:1 Coaching Small Group Virtual or In-Person
Ideal For High-potential talent, new executives, mid-career leaders at an inflection point, and anyone who leads well but wants to lead better
Immersive Experience

Leadership Retreats

Full-day and multi-day immersive retreat experiences for student leadership teams, corporate teams, and nonprofit staff. The ABCs Workshop and WILD Leader frameworks are both built for retreat formats — deep, hands-on, and built to last beyond the room.

  • Immersive full-day or multi-day experience
  • Team cohesion and shared leadership language
  • Individual leadership plans every participant takes home
  • Framework continues with companion resources post-retreat
Full-Day Multi-Day Campus or Corporate
Ideal For Student leadership retreats, campus orientation, corporate leadership offsites, nonprofit board & staff retreats, and association leadership development
Virtual & Hybrid

Every program.
Any location.

All of Rusty’s programs — keynotes, workshops, retreats, and coaching — are available live, in-person, and virtually. Same energy. Same depth. Fully adapted for online audiences.

Discuss Virtual Options →
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Virtual Keynotes
Full WILD Leader and ABCs keynotes delivered live online — interactive, high-energy, and fully engaging.
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Virtual Workshops
Interactive workshop formats adapted for virtual delivery — participants still build their action plans in real time.
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Virtual Coaching
1:1 and small group coaching engagements delivered online — same accountability, same results.
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Hybrid Formats
In-room and remote audiences combined — Rusty manages both effectively so no one feels like an afterthought.
Find the Right Fit

Which program is right
for your audience?

Use this as a quick reference — or just call Rusty and describe your audience. He’ll tell you exactly what will work.

Program Campus / Students Early Career Mid-Level Leaders Executives
The WILD Leader Keynote ✓ Primary ✓ Primary ✓ Strong ✓ Strong
The ABCs Workshop ✓ Primary ✓ Primary ✓ Good fit
Leadership Development ✓ Primary ✓ Primary ✓ Strong
Executive Coaching ✓ High-potential ✓ Primary ✓ Primary
Leadership Retreats ✓ Primary ✓ Strong ✓ Strong ✓ Good fit
Virtual Programs ✓ All formats ✓ All formats ✓ All formats ✓ All formats
Ready to Book

Tell me about
your audience.

Every engagement starts with a 10-minute conversation. Tell Rusty who your audience is, what you’re hoping they walk away with, and when you need it. He’ll tell you exactly what will work — and whether he’s the right fit to deliver it.

Or reach Rusty directly:  (469) 777-6308 · info@rustydavidson.com