(Part 5 of 31) Ch. 4: The First Step - Influence Based on Control of Self

When it comes to developing authentic influence, self-control is the starting point.

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 (Don't miss our FREE course on "The 5 Types of Leaders" while you're there.)

(Part 4 of 31) Ch. 3: Climbing the Steps

Develop an understanding of why we should and how we can climb The Ladder of Influence.

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 3 of 31) Ch. 2: Why a Ladder?

Discover why Ria Story chose a ladder to illustrate the journey of intentionally and methodically developing influence.

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 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:

1. You can't change anyone except yourself.
2. There will be people you simply cannot influence.
3. You will never stop 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 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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