Growing Leaders Podcast Powered by Results On Purpose

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Growing Leaders Podcast Powered by Results On Purpose is a business podcast hosted by Jeff Garrison, with 50 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Why Trust Doesn't Come First

  Aug 5, 20268 min

  Most leaders think trust is something you build first. Butwhat if trust is actually the result of something deeper? In this episode of the Results On Purpose Podcast, Jeffchallenges a common leadership assumption and explores why trust doesn't emerge from team-building exercises or good intentions. Instead, trust grows when people genuinely believe they are working toward a shared Mission and operatingwithin a clear Mindset that defines how they treat one another. Drawing on experiences from leadership teams andorganizational culture work, Jeff explains how shared Mission and Mindset create the conditions where vulnerability, accountability, and ultimately trust can thrive. He also unpacks why empathy and clarity are not competing leadership qualities, but essential partners in building high-performing teams. In This Episode You'll Discover Why trust is a byproduct rather than a starting point How shared Mission and Mindset create the foundation for vulnerability What causes trust to erode inside organizations Why some leaders struggle when moving from traditional corporate cultures How accountability and empathy can coexist without compromising either one The leadership mistake of avoiding difficult conversations in the name of being kind 3 Key Takeaways 1. Trust follows vulnerability, not the other way around. People become willing to be vulnerable when they believethey are part of a team pursuing something meaningful together. Without a shared mission, protecting individual interests becomes the rational choice. 2. Mission and Mindset create the conditions for trust. A clear Mission gives people a common win to pursue, while Mindset establishes how team members agree to treat one another along the way. When both are consistently reinforced, trust develops naturally. 3. Empathy requires clarity. Avoiding difficult conversations doesn't demonstrate care;it often creates confusion and frustration. Leaders who truly care about growth have clear conversations early and deliver accountability with genuine concern. Episode Highlights 00:00 Why trust is essential in high-stakes environments 00:45 Trust isn't the starting point many leaders think it is 01:20 The connection between vulnerability and trust 02:00 Why teams without a shared Mission naturally become siloed 02:45 A leadership story about experiencing a healthy culture for the first time 04:00 How setbacks reveal whether leaders truly believe in the Mission and Mindset 05:00 The difference between accountability and blame 05:30 Why empathy and clarity must work together 06:10 Two questions every leader should ask if trust feels weak on their team If This Episode Resonated With You If you've ever struggled with trust issues inside yourorganization, consider looking upstream. Trust may not be the problem. It may be the symptom. Ask yourself: Does your team have a Mission everyone genuinely believes in? Have we clearly defined how we will treat each other when things get difficult? Are our leaders balancing empathy with accountability? Those answers often reveal more than any trust-building exercise ever could. Connect with Results On Purpose Website: https://resultsonpurpose.com Talk With a Coach: https://resultsonpurpose.com Become a Coach: https://resultsonpurpose.com/become-a-coach Follow Results On Purpose for more leadership, culture, and accountability insights. #ResultsOnPurpose #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipPodcast#BusinessLeadership #OrganizationalCulture #TeamTrust #LeadershipCoaching#MindsetMatters #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipTeams #Accountability#TrustInLeadership

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  The Employee You're Afraid to Confront is a Leadership Problem

  Jul 13, 202615 min

  Most leaders know they have an employee whose behavior is creating friction. The challenge is that the person is also one of their top performers. Their results are strong. Their technical skills are undeniable. And because of that, leaders often convince themselves to wait, tolerate the behavior, or hope it gets better on its own.In this episode of the Results On Purpose Podcast, Jeff Garrison shares three real-world examples of high-performing employees whose mindset and behavior were damaging company culture. More importantly, he explains why these situations are rarely employee problems at their core—they are leadership problems.Jeff explores the hidden costs of tolerating poor behavior, the "head trash" that keeps leaders from having difficult conversations, and the practical steps leaders can take to create accountability without compromising culture. You'll learn why great leadership starts with clarity, why delayed feedback creates bigger problems, and why standards that don't apply to top performers aren't really standards at all. In This Episode, You'll Discover:Why high performance does not excuse poor mindset or behavior The hidden financial and cultural costs of tolerating toxic behavior Why employee accountability problems are often leadership problems first The "head trash" that keeps leaders from having difficult conversations How fear disguises itself as patience, loyalty, or waiting for the right time Why company mindset and behavioral expectations must be clearly defined before accountability is possible How delayed feedback unintentionally teaches employees that poor behavior is acceptable Why leadership standards must remain non-negotiable, even for your best performers 3 Key TakeawaysThe behavior you tolerate becomes part of your cultureWhen leaders allow poor mindset or behavior because an employee produces strong results, they're sending a message to the rest of the organization. Over time, standards become optional, culture weakens, and good employees begin questioning whether the company's values truly matter. Most accountability issues begin with a leadership issueLeaders often avoid difficult conversations because of fear—fear the employee might quit, fear the timing is wrong, or fear they're irreplaceable. Until leaders address what's happening in their own thinking, employee problems tend to persist and grow. Clarity, feedback, and consistency create accountabilityAccountability is far easier when employees know exactly what is expected of them. Clear behavioral standards, immediate feedback, and a commitment to uphold those standards consistently create healthier cultures and stronger leadership teams. Episode Highlights01:00 – Story #1: The elite fabricator who resisted a new company mindset standard 02:00 – Story #2: The high-billing client service representative whose behavior affected the team 02:30 – Story #3: Jeff's experience with a top producer who brought negativity into the workplace 03:00 – The hidden costs of tolerating poor behavior from strong performers 05:30 – Why this is fundamentally a leadership problem, not an employee problem 06:00 – Understanding the "head trash" that prevents leaders from acting 08:00 – The first leadership move: creating clarity around mindset and behavioral standards 09:00 – The second leadership move: giving immediate feedback every time it's deserved 10:30 – The third leadership move: making standards non-negotiable for everyone 11:30 – When a mindset issue is actually a clarity issue created by leadership 12:30 – The leadership skills required to build a culture of accountability and respect 13:00 – The final challenge: identifying what leaders themselves must change first Connect with Results On Purpose:Visit Our Website: ResultsOnPurpose.comFollow Jeff on LinkedIn: Jeff Garrison on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgarrison/

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  Episode 56 - The Business Plan that Actually Gets Used

  Jun 25, 202616 min

  Most business owners think they need a business plan—but the version they’ve been taught to create is rarely the one that actually helps them run their company.In this episode of The Results On Purpose Podcast, Jeff Garrison breaks down how traditional business planning evolved into long, complex documents designed to impress bankers and investors—and why those plans almost never get used once they’re written. He walks through the shift toward shorter, more practical frameworks and what it really takes to create a plan that drives clarity, alignment, and execution.You’ll learn why effective business planning isn’t about creating more detail—but about creating something simple enough to guide decisions consistently. Jeff also introduces the structure behind the Results Map and explains how great plans don’t just organize the business—they develop the leader. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why traditional business plans were built to impress, not to be used day-to-dayHow long-form plans create a disconnect between strategy and execution The shift from 100-page documents to one- and two-page planning frameworks The difference between core ideology (Mission and Mindset) and envisioned future Why a bold long-term goal (BHAG) is essential for meaningful progress How separating vision and execution improves focus and accountability What makes the Results Map different from other planning tools 3 Key Takeaways 1. Clarity - not length - is what drives a business forwardTraditional plans were designed to look comprehensive, but they often sit unused. The businesses that actually move forward rely on simple, clear plans they revisit and act on consistently. 2. Strong companies preserve their core while pursuing a bold futureEnduring organizations stay anchored in their Mission and Mindset while pushing toward a challenging long-term vision. This balance creates both stability and progress. 3. A plan should develop the leader, not just document the businessThe most effective planning tools don’t just organize strategy - they force clarity, alignment, and growth in the leadership team responsible for execution. Episode Highlights 00:00 – Why most people picture business plans as long, complex documents 02:00 – The original purpose of business plans: impressing investors and lenders 03:00 – Why traditional plans often go unused after they’re written 04:00 – Core ideology vs. envisioned future (Collins & Porras framework) 06:00 – The concept of the BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) 07:00 – The move to one-page and two-page business plans 09:00 – Vision vs. execution: why great plans separate the two 10:00 – Inside the Results Map framework 13:00 – Execution: one-year priorities and quarterly focus 14:30 – Why the plan is a mirror for leadership growth 15:00 – The real reason business planning needed to change If This Episode Resonated With You: Share it with your leadership teamTalk to a Coach at https://www.resultsonpurpose.com/aboutrop#open-popup to build clarity and execution disciplineVisit our Become a Coach page https://www.resultsonpurpose.com/become-a-coach and lead teams like this Connect with Results On Purpose: Visit Our Website: https://www.resultsonpurpose.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgarrison/

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  Episode 55 - Culture First Recruiting (Why Great Talent Chooses Leadership, Not Jobs)

  Jun 16, 202611 min

  Most companies struggle to hire the right people not because of a lack of candidates—but because they lead with the job instead of the culture. In this episode of The Results On Purpose Podcast, Jeff Garrison breaks down why traditional recruiting methods fall short and what it actually takes to attract high-performing talent who will thrive, stay, and grow within your organization.You’ll learn why the best candidates aren’t actively looking for jobs, what’s really driving them to move, and how leaders who win in recruiting shift from filling roles to telling a compelling story about the business they’re building.In This Episode, You’ll Discover:Why most recruiting processes are designed to match resumes - not attract the right peopleWhat high-performing candidates are actually looking for when considering a moveWhy people leave managers and cultures - not jobsHow defining culture as mission + mindset changes your recruiting resultsThe difference between selling a job description vs. inviting someone into a storyHow the Performance Coaching Tool clarifies what success actually looks likeWhy hiring based on credentials alone leads to misalignment and costly turnover3 Key Takeaways1. The best candidates are pulled by culture, not job postingsTop talent is rarely actively job searching. They’re evaluating leadership, environment, and whether your company is worth moving toward - not just what the role requires.2. Most recruiting failures are clarity failuresWhen companies lead with job descriptions instead of clearly defining mission, mindset, and outcomes, they attract candidates who fit on paper but not in practice.3. Culture must be built and communicated intentionallyLeaders who consistently attract and retain great people aren’t using a better hiring process - they’ve built a culture worth joining and they communicate it clearly from the very first conversation.Episode Highlights00:00 – The real question behind effective recruiting02:00 – Why traditional hiring processes fall short04:00 – Why great candidates aren’t actively job searching05:30 – People leave managers and cultures - not jobs07:00 – What actually pulls top talent toward a company08:30 – Defining culture: mission and mindset10:30 – From job descriptions to role ownership and results12:00 – The shift from selling a job to telling a story14:00 – What happens when companies hire based on credentials alone16:00 – Why great leaders attract better candidates over timeIf This Episode Resonated:Share it with your leadership teamTalk to a Coach to build clarity and execution disciplineBecome a Coach and lead teams like thisConnect with Results On Purpose:Visit Our Website: https://www.resultsonpurpose.com/Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/

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  Episode 54 - From Affordable to Competitive

  Jun 5, 202618 min

  Episode Overview: What if changing just one word in your business strategy could ripple through everything - your sales conversations, your ideal clients, even the clients you decide to let go? In this episode of The Growing Leaders Podcast, Jeff Garrison walks through a real planning session where a single word swap - from affordable to competitive - turned out to be a declaration of who a company had become. Most businesses grow faster than their strategy language does.If your positioning still sounds like stage one, it might be holding you back from getting to stage three. This episode will help you audit the language you use to compete — and understand what it's actually costing you. Key Takeaways: Strategic language shapes behavior - not just messaging. The words you use to describe how you compete influence your sales conversations, your team's mindset, and who you attract as clients. "Affordable" and "competitive" send completely different signals. Affordable says you'll bend on price. Competitive says you win on value. Same service, very different positioning. Stage two companies often still talk like stage one companies. Growing requires getting honest about whether your strategic language reflects where you were - or where you're going. Not every client who got you here belongs in your next chapter. Making a strategic shift means being willing to look honestly at who fits - and who doesn't. What You'll Learn: Why one word in a strategic theory can change everything downstream How the Four Stages of Growth framework shapes your positioning decisions Why the shift from stage two to stage three requires courage, not just clarity How to audit your strategic language with fresh eyes What a waiting list tells you about your leverage to be more selective Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Introduction: A story about one word 01:30 – What the four stages of growth have to do with positioning 03:00 – The Results Map and strategic theory 05:30 – "Affordable" — what that word really signals 08:30 – "Competitive" — and why the difference is enormous 11:30 – The ripple effects: sales, ideal clients, and legacy clients 14:00 – How to audit your language and start the conversation 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.com Connect with Us: Website: https://www.resultsonpurpose.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed

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