Garrison helps people make the jump from being great at what they do to developing
the qualities it takes to be consistently chosen for the job. He gets them to understand
why their products, services, or leadership styles—or those of their competitors— are
selected. As he says, “If the world agreed on what’s best, everybody would choose the
best and nothing else would be considered. Decision making doesn’t work that way.”
His presentations help people become more influential regardless of circumstances.

Garrison has presented to some of the world’s most effective leaders and business
developers, from multibillion-dollar manufacturers and national associations to top New
York Stock Exchange wire houses. He has a background in manufacturing, telecomm,
and financial services and toured as a professional stand-up comedian. In his teens,
Garrison worked with Magnavox and baseball legend Hank Aaron to promote the
world’s first video gaming system, and by age 27 he became the youngest department
head in a Fortune 500 company’s history. He researched and designed processes
for 38 locations nationwide and developed and marketed products still being sold in
30 countries. He is the author of the Amazon.com bestseller The REAL Truth about
Success, has contributed weekly to The Washington Post, and has coauthored with
Stephen Covey. His award-winning success tools receive high praise, but his greatest
strength is a magnetic live performance that keeps him in high demand, with more
than 600 inquiries and 100 speaking dates per year.