Results On Purpose

Jeff Garrison

The Results On Purpose podcast delivers entrepreneurial and leadership wisdom in small bites of a few minutes at a time.

  1. 13 May

    Episode 53 - The Decision Intersection

    Episode Overview: Are you stuck in the decision bottleneck as a leader? In this episode of The Growing Leaders Podcast, Jeff Garrison breaks down a simple but powerful framework - The Decision Intersection - to help your team make better decisions without you having to be involved every time. Most leaders think their team is the problem. It’s not. If everything is getting escalated, it’s a clarity issue - not a capability issue. This episode will help you define clear decision boundaries so your team can act with confidence and you can finally step out of the constant decision loop. Key Takeaways: Over-escalation is a clarity problem - not a people problem.When everything flows to the leader, it’s usually because boundaries were never clearly defined. The red–yellow–green framework creates decision confidence.Teams perform better when they know exactly when to escalate, collaborate, or act independently. Leaders must define AND honor decision authority.If you second-guess decisions in the “green zone,” you quietly train your team to stop taking ownership. What You’ll Learn: How to use the Decision Intersection (Red, Yellow, Green) to guide team decisionsWhen urgency changes how decisions should be handledHow to reduce leadership bottlenecks without losing controlWhy decision-making clarity is essential to moving out of the tactical growth stage Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Introduction to decision bottlenecks 01:30 – Why leaders get stuck in “stage one” 03:00 – The Decision Intersection concept 05:30 – Red light decisions (escalation rules) 08:30 – Yellow light decisions (collaboration + judgment) 11:30 – Green light decisions (true ownership) 14:00 – How to implement this with your team If this episode resonated with you: Share it with your leadership teamLearn more about building execution discipline at resultsonpurpose.com→ Talk to a CoachInterested in coaching leadership teams like this? Visit Become a Coach at resultsonpurpose.comConnect with Us: Website:https://www.resultsonpurpose.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/feed

    13 min

  2. 5 May

    Episode 52 - The 4 Stages of Growth (And How Leaders Must Grow First)

    Most businesses don’t stall because of a bad idea - theystall because leadership hasn’t grown to support the next stage of growth. In this episode of The Growing Leaders Podcast, Jeff Garrison breaks down the four stages of business growth and explains why the growth of the business is always preceded by thegrowth of its leaders.  You’ll learn how to identify the stage your company is actually operating in (not the one your revenue suggests),why teams often get stuck, and what leaders must learn at each stage to move forward effectively. In this episode, you’ll discover: The 4 stages of growth every company goes through - whether intentionally or notWhy many leaders feel strategic while still operating tacticallyWhat keeps organizations stuck in firefighting mode (Stage 1)How strategy is formed through experience, not just planning (Stage 2)What it really takes to scale efficiently without breaking the business (Stage 3)The metrics that matter most when maximizing long‑term enterprise value (Stage 4)Why skipping stages actually slows growth and increases cost3 Key Takeaways 1. Business growth never outpaces leadership growth Every stage of company growth reflects the current capacity of its leaders. If leadership hasn’t developed the skills required for the next stage, the business will stall—no matter how strong the market or revenue looks.  2. Most organizations feel strategic while operatingtactically Many leaders believe they’re working strategically because they’re busy making decisions all day. In reality, constant firefighting and problem‑solving keeps companies stuck in Stage One longer than they realize. True strategy onlyemerges once clarity, accountability, and boundaries are in place.  3. Skipping stages makes growth more expensive, not faster Trying to scale before building a solid tactical foundation and a clear strategic theory leads to inefficiency, margin pressure, and wasted effort. Working through each stage at the right pace is ultimately the fastest path to sustainable growth and enterprise value.  Episode Highlights 00:00 – Why business growth starts with leadership 02:00 – Stage One: firefighting and tactical overload 05:00 – Clarity and boundaries that move teams forward 06:30 – Stage Two: sharpening strategy through experience 08:00 – From “how do we fix this?” to “who should own this?” 09:30 – Stage Three: scaling the right things 12:00 – The cost of trying to scale too early 14:00 – Stage Four: maximizing long‑term business value 20:00 – The question every leadership team must answer  If this episode resonated with you: Share it with your leadership teamLearn more about building execution discipline at resultsonpurpose.com→ Talk to a CoachInterested in coaching leadership teams like this? Visit Become a Coach at resultsonpurpose.comConnect with Us: Website:https://www.resultsonpurpose.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/feed

    20 min

  3. 21 Apr

    Episode 51 Two Companies, Two Trajectories, Very Different Results

    Two companies. Same industry. Same market. Similar size.Smart, hardworking leaders. Three years later, one company has dramatically outperformed the other. What’s the difference? In this episode of the Growing Leaders Podcast Powered by Results On Purpose, Jeff Garrison breaks down the realreason companies diverge over time — and it has nothing to do with talent, resources, or luck. The difference is how leaders respond to disruptions andmanage distractions. You’ll hear: Why disruptions are inevitable — but distractions areoptionalHow abandoning the plan quietly kills executionWhat disciplined teams do differently, quarter afterquarterHow focus compounds into massive advantage over timeIf your leadership team feels busy but isn’t seeing theprogress you expected, this episode will help you understand why — and what to do about it. 3 Key Takeaways Disruptions are inevitable. Distractions are a choice. Every company faces unexpected challenges. The leaders who win don’t eliminate disruptions — they refuse to let new ideas, pivots, and “urgent” opportunities derail the plan.When the plan keeps getting postponed, the team quietly stops committing. Execution doesn’t fail loudly. It erodes slowly when leaders repeatedly allow unfinished work, changing priorities, and abandoned commitments to become normal.Focus compounds faster than talent, resources, or luck. Quarter after quarter of finishing what you start creates momentum competitors can’t easily replicate. The gap between companies isn’t capability — it’s disciplined execution over time.Episode Highlights 00:00 – Two companies, same startingline 01:00 – Disruptions: the realities no one plans for 02:00 – Distractions: the things leaders allow 03:00 – How Company A derails the plan 04:00 – Why teams quietly stop executing 05:00 – What Company B does differently 06:00 – Focus, accountability, and culture 07:00 – Leading through serious disruption 09:00 – Managing “good ideas” without losing focus 11:00 – Why execution compounds over time 12:00 – Final questions for leadership teams If this episode resonated with you: Share it with your leadership teamLearn more about building execution discipline at resultsonpurpose.com → Talk to a CoachInterested in coaching leadership teams like this? Visit Become a Coach at resultsonpurpose.comConnect with Us: Website: https://www.resultsonpurpose.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed

    13 min

  4. 7 Apr

    Episode 50 You Get What You Tolerate: Why Leaders Must Set and Enforce Boundaries

    In this episode of Growing Leaders Podcast Powered by Results on Purpose , host Jeff Garrison explores a simple but powerful leadership truth: you get what you tolerate. What leaders allow - whether it’s poor performance, bad attitudes, unclear expectations, or unhealthy relationships - eventually becomes the reality of their business and their life. Jeff shares real client examples showing how tolerating the wrong behaviors slowly erodes culture, performance, profitability, and even personal freedom. He also addresses the “head trash” that keeps leaders stuck and explains how setting proper boundaries leads to stronger teams and better results. 3 Key Takeaways 1. Tolerating poor behavior or performance sets the standard Whether it’s a long‑tenured employee, a business partner, or a toxic high performer, what leaders allow communicates what’s acceptable. Over time, tolerance becomes culture - and culture drives results. 2. “Head trash” keeps leaders from taking necessary action Leaders often justify inaction by telling themselves it's a busy time for the business, nobody else can do the job, or they’re worried about someone’s future. These stories delay accountability and ultimately hurt the organization and the people in it. 3. Boundaries protect both the business and the leader’s life goals When leaders fail to hold the line on expectations, they sacrifice not just performance but personal goals - time, freedom, growth, and fulfillment. Setting boundaries isn’t harsh; it’s how leaders create sustainable success. Episode Highlights 00:00 What “you get what you tolerate” really means02:00 How tolerance sneaks in as businesses grow05:00 When partners and vendors fall below expectations08:00 The cultural cost of tolerating toxic high performers10:00 Common leadership “head trash” explained15:00 How tolerance impacts personal freedom and success18:00 Applying this principle in business and lifeJoin The Conversation Where are you tolerating something you know needs to change? Leave a comment below 👇 Connect with Us: Website: https://www.resultsonpurpose.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed

    21 min

  5. 1 Apr

    Episode 49 The 5 Pillars of Clarity Every Leader Must Master

    In this episode of Results on Purpose Coaching, host Jeff Garrison breaks down one of the most critical—and commonly missed—responsibilities of leadership: creating clarity in your business. Clarity sounds simple, but as Jeff explains, it’s not easy. When leaders fail to consistently create clarity, organizations drift, people disengage, and leaders end up stuck in the weeds. This episode walks through the five pillars of clarity that help leaders align teams, drive accountability, and free up their time by preventing problems before they become major issues.

    17 min

  6. 30/04/2021

    Four Signs Your Leadership Team Is Growing

    If you're company is stuck, it is likely that your leadership team is also stuck. In other words, the team is not developing and the growth of your company will always be preceded by your growth and development as an owner and the growth and development of your leadership team. So how do you know if your leaders are growing as a team? Over the years that I have coached leadership teams as pattern has emerged. This video describes four of the signs that have formed this pattern.

    14 min

  7. 23/04/2021

    What Does It Mean for Your Employees to be Trustworthy?

    A great business must be full of trustworthy people. In fact, you can't have a great business without everyone being trustworthy. Of course, we hate to suggest that someone is not trustworthy because that feels like a direct, personal indictment of someone's character. However, there is a lot more than merely "good character" required for a person to be a trustworthy employee. Even is someone is genuinely a person of good character, if they are not competent in their role, they can't be trusted to deliver results. If a person does not fit your culture, they can't be trusted to deliver results. If they don't speak up for the good of the company with their ideas and opinions despite the apparent "danger," then they can't be trusted to deliver results. Watch the video to learn more or tune into the Results On Purpose podcast for a longer discussion. To learn more about Results On Purpose Business Coaching, connect with Jeff Garrison on LinkedIn or visit www.ResultsOnPurpose.com. #Trustworthy, #BusinessCoaching, #Leadership, #ResultsOnPurpose

    15 min

  8. 20/01/2021

    Warning! This Business Goals Video is Self-Serving

    How many leadership teams successfully set AND execute their goals on time, on budget, with the expected Results? Not many. Too many things get in the way, right? Perhaps in fact, it is a skill and accountability thing. If so, what are some of the things that help leaderships teams to set and execute goals well? Watch the video to learn about a few. #ResultsOnPurpose #BusinessCoaching #Leadership

    7 min
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The Results On Purpose podcast delivers entrepreneurial and leadership wisdom in small bites of a few minutes at a time.

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  • Creator
    Jeff Garrison
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Jeff Garrison