(Part 2 of 31) Ch. 1: The Ladder of Influence

Before you begin to intentionally climb The Ladder of Influence, you must understand the following three truths:

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 take to increase your influence with the people around you: family, friends, co-workers, your boss, team members, community members, children, spouses, and maybe even ex-spouses too!

Check out the related ~7.5 hour online video course at BlueCollarLeadership.com/Academy

(Part 1 of 31) Introduction to The Ladder of Influence

Mack Story kick's off a 31 part series by introducing "The Ladder of Influence: 5 Steps for Climbing to the Next Level and Beyond" which was published by his wife, Ria Story, in 2023. Be sure to check out Episode #334 to hear Ria discuss the book.

The Ladder of Influence provides a powerful, yet simple, framework to help you realize the practical steps you can take to increase your influence with the people around you: family, friends, co-workers, your boss, team members, community members, children, spouses, and maybe even ex-spouses too!

Check out the related ~7.5 hour online video course at BlueCollarLeadership.com/Academy

Make it happen or someone else will. It might as well be YOU!

As you prepare for 2025, Mack Story wants you to consider 3 things: 1) What do you need to STOP DOING?; 2) What do you need to KEEP DOING?; and 3) What do you need to START DOING?

Mack also shares his thoughts on quotes from Jim Rohn, Russell H. Conwell, and John C. Maxwell to help you shift your mindset as you prepare to make 2025 better than 2024.

As you prepare to climb to the next level in 2024, be sure to check out this episode that Mack Story filled with quotes and thoughts on "preparation" to help you start out the new year.

Mack published a related Blue-Collar Leadership Tips newsletter on December 3, 2024 and was inspired to expand it into podcast. Check out the newsletter on LinkedIn and be sure to subscribe at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/luck-favors-those-who-preparing-while-others-sleeping-mack-adsae/?trackingId=AEC01zRFT%2B6i%2BmhlXKZjdA%3D%3D

Too many people are spending major time on minor things when they're not at work. Are you one of them?

The key to living an above average life is to work harder on yourself than you do on your job.

Dive into this thought-provoking episode and prepare to start climbing to the next level and beyond in 2025!

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Mack Story shares thoughts related to some of his favorite quotes from Stephen M. R. Covey, author of "The Speed of Trust" and son of Stephen R. Covey author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People".

Many of the quotes and thoughts are focused on the cost associated with distrust and disengagement.

Trust decreases costs throughout the organization. Distrust increases costs throughout the organization.

The cost to build trust is high. However, the cost of creating distrust is even higher. Either way, there's a price to pay.

#buildingtrust #trustbuilding #culturechange #culturaltransformation #leadershipdevelopment #bluecollarleadership #bluecollar

Discover the importance of trust relative to cultural transformation and consider a few thought-provoking questions about building trust and creating distrust.

If you're in a leadership position, you'll develop a deeper understanding of why intentionally and methodically building trust with your team members and among your team is your responsibility.

Mack Story also shares about his 3 book bundle holiday sale featuring 3 of his most popular blue-collar books at a 28% discount.

Direct link to purchase before sale ends on 12/25/24: https://bluecollarleadership.com/store/Blue-Collar-Leadership-3-Book-Bundle-p709254755

Mack also shares the news that online video training courses in the Blue-Collar Leadership Academy will now be available for individuals which will allow those who go through the courses to begin separating themselves from the masses.

Participants will receive a "Certificate of Completion" which will validate that they've been focused on developing themselves which will also elevate them during the interview and job application process. Learn more about these courses at: https://bluecollarleadership.com/academy/

You can preview the 7 different courses on the Blue-Collar Leadership YouTube channel at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLucv5rCMssLio7-iXBwweokuCinopNPoo&feature=shared

#culturechange #culturaltransformation #BlueCollarLeadership #leadershipdevelopment

Look in the mirror and take responsibility as Mack Story shares some thought-provoking quotes from Jim Rohn (1930-2009) and his mentor Earl Shoaff (1916-1965) that will raise your awareness and help you wipe the fog off of your mirror.

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When it comes to cultural transformation, too many leaders are dropping the ball!!

When the leader drops the ball, what could have been true cultural transformation becomes just another "program of the month" initiative.

The worst leaders cast blame and accuse their teams of dropping the ball. However, their teams were never carrying the ball.

The leader is the only one who carries this ball.

If the ball is dropped, it is the leader who dropped it.

Check out this episode to discover why leaders drop the ball along with 5 specific key reasons that cause leaders to drop the ball.

To read the related Blue-Collar Leadership Tips newsletter (be sure to subscribe) on LinkedIn, visit https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/far-too-often-its-leaders-who-cant-get-ball-across-mack-zfvse/?trackingId=8OFXVmCsQKizHj5hQN9wWw%3D%3D

#leadership #leadershippodcast #bluecollarleadership #leadershipdevelopment #culturaltransformation #culturechange

In this follow up interview, Rene Duron  (Real People Getting Real Results! Episode #2 or Podcast Episode #380) shares what he’s accomplished since his first interview nearly 8 months ago. He’s been making things happen, professionally and personally.

This episode highlights the results he’s been getting over the past 8 months.

• He’s remained intentional about his personal development.

• He’s been promoted twice!

• He gave himself a challenging goal of competing in a Spartan Ultra 50K race with over 30 miles of running and 60 obstacles to conquer. He made it happen!

Rene is a Father, Husband, Disciple, Podcast Editor, and Field Utility Coordinator at San Antonio Water System in San Antonio, TX.

He's still in "sponge mode" soaking up all kinds of knowledge as he intentionally climbs from one level to the next.

Contact Rene by email at [email protected]

Don't miss the 32nd episode in the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring a follow up conversation Rene "the Sponge" Duron interviewed by Mack Story.

Watch it on the Blue-Collar Leadership YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@BlueCollarLeadership and check out the other interviews in this series which can be found under the playlist titled "Real People Getting Real Results!"

#overcomingobstacles #overcomechallenges #lifeisajourney #personaltransformation #personalsuccess #personalstory #personalstories #growthmindset #successmindset #motivationalstory #inspirationalstory #transformation #spartan #spartanultra