Blue Collar Leadership

Why are some people offended while others are not?

Why do you work? Culture equals? Reading and Leading. Who is the most powerful person on your sales team? Do you know there's a price to pay whether you develop team members or whether you don't?

Everyone knows high impact players are engaged. Engagement is important. But, engagement alone is never enough.

Discover several key tips that will help you evaluate your potential boss during your next interview.

"Short temper runs in my family." were the words I often used to defend my short temper. But in 2008, I discovered the truth about what really runs in my family.

Do you know someone who has an issue with every new personal relationship? Every new job? Every new boss? What's the problem?!?

In this episode, I'll share that the most expensive thing you can do is pay attention to the wrong people. I'll also discuss how we can look outward for an excuse or inward for an answer. Then, I'll wrap up by helping you understand how every choice you make adds a paragraph to your story.

In this episode, I'll help you understand that not only is everyone currently working in your organization a brand ambassador, but also so are all of those who have ever worked there. I also help you understand how that relates to your ability to find and/or hire good people. I'll discuss why being growth-oriented is the foundation for developing and/or becoming a high impact team player. And, I'l...

In this episode, I share "A simple message to a bad boss." I also share some leadership thoughts on the "Value of Timing" and the "Value of Delegation" including the 5 Levels of Delegation from my book " 10 Values of High Impact Leader s." Then, I wrap up the episode with a thought-provoking quote related to success and failure.

You may not have heard of The Peter Principle, but I bet you've seen it in action. You don't want it to happen to you. And if you're a leader, you don't want to be responsible for it happening in your organization, especially on your team!

Chad Cox is a Superintendent within the #ConstructionIndustry at Brent Scarbrough & Company (22+ years of service) located in Newnan, GA. Chad leads a top notch crew in the #Trenchless Technology Industry doing some potentially dangerous work below the surface. Chad discovered me and my #BlueCollarLeadership books  a year or so ago through LinkedIn and has been reading them ever since. He...

In this episode, I'll introduce the remaining 13 behaviors that create trust, explain what the opposite behavior looks like, and discuss what the counterfeit of the behavior looks like. Trust matters because it is the foundation of authentic influence. It's the glue that holds people together. With trust we always know, without trust we never know.

In this episode, I'll begin introducing you to 13 behaviors that create trust, explain what the opposite behavior looks like, and discuss what the counterfeit of the behavior looks like. Trust matters because it is the foundation of authentic influence. It's the glue that holds people together. With trust we always know, without trust we never know.

Can you define trust? Most people struggle to define trust. However, even if you can't define trust, I bet you know when you feel it or know when you don't feel it? But, putting trust into words is difficult for most. Trust matters because it is the foundation of authentic influence. It's the glue that holds people together. With trust we always know, without trust we never know. In this episode,...

Can you define trust? Most people struggle to define trust. However, even if you can't define trust, I bet you know when you feel it or know when you don't feel it? But, putting trust into words is difficult for most. Trust matters because it is the foundation of authentic influence. It's the glue that holds people together. With trust we always know, without trust we never know. In this episode,...

WARNING CONTAINS LEADERSHIP TRUTH: Leadership truth is like a surgeon's scalpel. It may hurt, but it's meant to help. The words I read on a sign as a teenager may ring true as you listen to this episode, "If the truth hurts, it probably should." If this episode stings a bit, use the discomfort as a catalyst for growth! This episode contains a straight forward message to people at all levels who wo...

WARNING CONTAINS #LEADERSHIP #TRUTH: #LeadershipTruth is like a surgeon's scalpel. It may hurt, but it's meant to help. The words I read on a sign as a teenager may ring true as you listen to this episode, "If the truth hurts, it probably should." If this episode stings a bit, use the discomfort as a catalyst for growth! This episode contains a straight forward message to all leaders with a toxic...

In this episode, I'll be sharing 3 specific steps you can take to intentionally launch yourself to the next level and beyond in any area of your life, at work and/or at home.

In this episode, I share a bit about my faith. If hearing a person talk about their spiritual beliefs and their spiritual journey offends you, I suggest skipping this episode.

In this episode, I share a bit about many of the clients we've been supporting over the past 6-8 weeks as we've traveled across the USA through Pennsylvania, California, Idaho, Georgia, and Texas. These clients are in the roofing, masonry , HVAC, utility, manufacturing, and airline ground  support business. We're privileged to support all sizes and types of blue-collar industries.

(Part 30 of 30) Blue-Collar Kaizen: Leading Lean and Lean Teams ...Ch. 30 Sustain the Gain: When you invest in the people, they will invest in the process. “Not investing in your people to save money is like cutting a leg off to save weight. Initially, it achieves your short term goal, but the long term effects are disastrous.” ~ Sid Joynson

(Part 29 of 30) Blue-Collar Kaizen: Leading Lean and Lean Teams ...Ch. 29 The Key to Success: High impact leaders must know the way, show the way, and go the way. “Try not to become a person of success. Rather, become a person of value.” ~ Albert Einstein

(Part 28 of 30) Blue-Collar Kaizen: Leading Lean and Lean Teams ...Ch. 28 Leverage the Leaders: Maximize the influence of the leaders who support you. “If you could get all the people in an organization rowing in the same direction, you could dominate any industry, in any market, against any competition, at any time.” ~ Patrick Lencioni

(Part 27 of 30) Blue-Collar Kaizen: Leading Lean and Lean Teams ...Ch. 27 Expand the Team: Harness the influence of the team to gain support for the team. “The most valuable player is the one that makes the most players valuable.” ~ Peyton Manning

(Part 26 of 30) Blue-Collar Kaizen: Leading Lean and Lean Teams ...Ch. 26 Leveraging the Team: Focus on strengths; develop weaknesses. “Instead of focusing on weaknesses, give your attention to people’s strengths. Focus on sharpening skills that already exist. Compliment positive qualities. Bring out the gifts inherent in them. Weaknesses can wait unless they are character flaws. Only after you ha...