Steven Garrison

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About Steven Garrison

Highly accomplished finance executive with more than a decade of progressive career experience (including international) ranging from product development through go-to-market strategy. Passionate about leadership and development, I am eager to leverage my skills and expertise to drive operational efficiency and performance growth within your organization. My Leadership Philosophy: The hierarchical pyramid of leadership shall be inverted and we as leaders shall serve the people. It is our duty as leaders to rally the team, instill ownership and provide the tools required to be successful in our trades. True leadership begins with understanding our teams as individuals, not just employees. It’s about taking the time to connect—learning their backgrounds, talents, passions, and career aspirations. With this knowledge, we can better guide and coach them into roles where they can thrive, finding both success and fulfillment in their work. When people are engaged and satisfied in both their personal and professional lives, the impact is transformative. This leads to improved team performance and ultimately benefits the organization’s bottom line. Too often, companies focus solely on the numbers, which are just a reflection of the broader health of the organization. The real driving force behind those numbers is the people. Leadership, therefore, should be grounded in trust, respect, and admiration—not authority. A unified, motivated team working toward a common goal will always outperform a group driven by fear or obligation. This philosophy defines the leader I choose to be—on and off the field. It reflects a timeless truth:"Treat others as you wish to be treated." I take it further with my own principle:"Lead others as you wish to be led." I’ve developed a unique Leadership Framework that merges two well-established leadership philosophies, creating a powerful synergy that elevates leadership to a new level; The Ubuntu Servant. Ubuntu:"I am because We are" Servant Leadership:"We rise by lifting Others" Together, these principles form the core of my leadership approach:"I am because We are, and We rise by lifting Others." If you would like to know more about my philosophies on Ubuntu Servant Leadership or how I may help SERVE your organization in the future please contact me at Sgarris2@gmail.com Particularly interested in roles related to Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A), Strategic Finance, Financial Modeling, Budgeting and Forecasting, Cash Flow Management, Financial Reporting, P&L Management, Corporate Finance, and Financial Strategy