Creating a Culture of Buy-In: The Key to Thriving Organizations with Dave Garrison
Eps. #144 OCTOBER 14th, 2025
In this episode of the HR Mixtape podcast, host Shari Simpson welcomes Dave Garrison, co-founder of Garrison Growth, to discuss the critical role of leadership in fostering a culturally intelligent and collaborative workplace. With a wealth of experience as a CEO and board member, Dave shares insights on how leaders can inspire their teams to engage fully and create an environment of psychological safety. This conversation is particularly timely as organizations navigate the evolving employee experience landscape, emphasizing the importance of purpose-driven leadership and inclusive practices.
Listener Takeaways:
Learn how to cultivate psychological safety by prioritizing human connection over tasks.
Discover why aligning on a compelling purpose can enhance employee engagement and retention.
Explore strategies for effective feedback that reinforces trust and encourages open dialogue.
Hit “Play” to gain valuable insights that can transform your leadership approach and improve team dynamics!
Guest(s): Dave Garrison, Co-founder, Garrison Growth
Guest(s): Dave Garrison, Co-Founder, Garrison Growth
Dave is a leadership strategist with more than 25 years of experience as a CEO, strategic advisor, and independent board member for public and private companies, such as Ameritrade, both in the United States and internationally.
He co founded Garrison Growth in 2013 to help organizations, ranging from new startups to major public corporations, get the best possible results from their teams.
A Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) member since 1993, Dave has conducted workshops with thousands of YPO leaders and currently serves as chair of YPO's Leadership Development Network, which has 30,000 qualified CEOs as members.
He’s sought-after by media outlets such as CNBC, CNN, and the Wall Street Journal for his expertise as a CEO and as an industry pioneer in communications. A lifelong learner, Dave has an MBA from Harvard Business School and has been trained in the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), neuro-linguistic programming, and DISC.
