Blue Collar Leadership

Discover simple, yet highly effective ways to methodically and intentionally enhance and/or transform your organizational culture. Mack & Ria Story discuss the methods their most effective clients implement in-house to...

Mack & Ria Story discuss the importance of discipline and the impact of making excuses. Discipline is giving yourself a command and following through with it. Excuses are exits off of the highway to success.

In this interview, Ben Hopkins discusses: A bit about his time in US Air Force in the backseat of an F-15E Strike Eagle His background in Fulfillment Centers and Distribution Centers (FC/DC) What motivated him to launch...

In today’s hyper-connected world, your social media presence isn’t just personal anymore; it’s often the first impression a hiring manager gets before they even open your resume. What you post, like, or comment on can...

Mack Story unpacks the subtle yet powerful ways distrust creeps into relationships, both personal and professional, often without us realizing it. By sharing practical strategies, Mack equips listeners to recognize and...

Mack Story explores the essential art of building rapport as the gateway to trust in blue-collar leadership. This episode equips listeners with actionable strategies to connect authentically, strengthen teams, and lead...

Mack Story dives into the critical role of trust as the foundation of influence in leadership. This episode offers actionable insights for leaders to cultivate trust, enhance their influence, and build stronger teams...

In this interview, Mike Chiles discusses: Being on the MAP: Making it Happen, Allowing it to Happen, & Preventing it from Happening His takeaways from The 5 Types of Leaders online video course How your actions reveal...

In this interview, Greg Crumpton discusses: Working at Service Logic which has made over 100 acquisitions Selling his company (#8) to Service Logic where he now works as Vice-President That “Leaders are readers!”...

Ever caught yourself pushing your team harder for your own deadlines without considering what’s in it for them? This episode draws from Mack Story's insights in "Defining Influence" to highlight the power of intent in...

In this episode, Mack Story dives into the core of what makes a great leader in the trades and the impact of the intent behind your actions and words. Drawing from his insights in "Defining Influence," he explore how...

Explore how negative self-talk erodes hope and often leads to life-altering despair. Then, consider how modeling unshakeable character allows you to increase your influence. Learn to borrow belief from others and...

In this no-nonsense episode, Mack Story gets real about the mental grind that powers your daily hustle—because if you knew exactly what to do, you'd already be running the show instead of punching the clock. Mack draws...

You were born a leader! Your awareness of self, others, and your environment has been increasing since your birth. Your influence increased the most in your early years. For many people, it seems to slow down...

Join Mack and Ria Story as they dive into a compelling LinkedIn post that sparked Mack’s curiosity. The story centers on a frustrated equipment operator who boldly marched into their boss’s office, demanding a raise and...

Dive into this episode and discover what type of leader YOU are and learn what kind of leader you report to. You’ll learn what type of leader is most effective. And, you'll learn how character and competency impact each...

Are your front-line leaders struggling to lead effectively? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, we dive deep into a common frustration voiced by top leaders, HR professionals, and Learning & Development experts...

Breaking Free: The Journey from Blaming Others to Owning His Story In this interview, Jamel Wofford discusses: His personal development journey The struggles he had as a teen Overcoming himself as an adult Getting...

(Part 31 of 31) Ch. 30: Keep Climbing The Ladder of Influence: 5 Steps for Climbing to the Next Level and Beyond by Ria Story provides a powerful, yet simple, framework to help you realize the practical steps you can...

(Part 30 of 31) Ch. 29: Mountain Moments The Ladder of Influence: 5 Steps for Climbing to the Next Level and Beyond by Ria Story provides a powerful, yet simple, framework to help you realize the practical steps you can...

(Part 29 of 31) Ch. 28: Mastering the Fifth Step The Ladder of Influence: 5 Steps for Climbing to the Next Level and Beyond by Ria Story provides a powerful, yet simple, framework to help you realize the practical steps...

(Part 28 of 31) Ch. 27: The Fifth Step at Work The Ladder of Influence: 5 Steps for Climbing to the Next Level and Beyond by Ria Story provides a powerful, yet simple, framework to help you realize the practical steps...

(Part 27 of 31) Ch. 26: The Fifth Step at Home The Ladder of Influence: 5 Steps for Climbing to the Next Level and Beyond by Ria Story provides a powerful, yet simple, framework to help you realize the practical steps...

(Part 26 of 31) Ch. 25: Climbing to the Fifth Step The Ladder of Influence: 5 Steps for Climbing to the Next Level and Beyond by Ria Story provides a powerful, yet simple, framework to help you realize the practical...

(Part 25 of 31) Ch. 24: Fifth Step: Influence Based on Contribution of Service Over Time The Ladder of Influence: 5 Steps for Climbing to the Next Level and Beyond by Ria Story provides a powerful, yet simple, framework...