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Blue Collar Leadership

Leadership development for everyone in the blue collar workforce, those who support them, and those who lead them. Leadership is influence.

Podcast · By Mack Story · American English · Official site

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Sep 1, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    506: 5 Mistakes New (and Not-So-New) Blue-Collar Leaders Make (opens the original)

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    Most blue-collar leaders are promoted because they’re great at doing the work…not because they've proven they know how to lead people. The problem? They’re rarely given any real leadership development training, so they end up making costly mistakes that quietly damage their credibility, their teams, and their career. In this episode, Mack Story breaks down 5 common mistakes new (and not-so-new) blue-collar leaders make…from trying to stay “one of the guys” instead of stepping into real leadershi

  2. Episode · Aug 1, 2026

    505: Leading through the Blue-Collar Labor Shortage in 2026: Practical Strategies that Work (opens the original)

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    Here’s the TRUTH most are missing: While your INDUSTRY has a labor shortage, your ORGANIZATION is actually operating in an environment filled with an abundance of available talent. Everyone working for your competitors, every experienced tradesperson in your area, and every new graduate from high schools, trade schools and those exiting the military is potentially available to join your team. The real question isn’t “How do we find people?” The real question is “Why aren’t they choosing us?” In

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