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We all have some influence, yet we all want more influence. Simple. But why, how, where, who, and when we influence as well as how we in turn are influenced by others is incredibly complex because people are incredibly complex. For example, the principles we use to influence our children, our spouse, our teammates, and our boss will be the same. However, the way in which we apply these principles will differ.

The biggest challenge in process improvement and cultural transformation isn't identifying the problems. It's execution: implementing and sustaining the solutions. Blue-Collar Kaizen is a resource for anyone in any position who is, or will be, leading a team through process improvement and change. This book will help you take the lead in creating a meaningful, and sustainable kaizen culture one kaizen team at a time. Learn to engage, empower, and encourage your team for long term buy-in and sustained gains.

The companion guide to Mack's Blue-Collar Leadership: Leading from the Front Lines, this book is written for the front line supervisor, team leader, or first-to-mid level leader of a front line, blue-collar workforce. This second book in the Blue-Collar Leadership series, Blue-Collar Leadership & Supervision is a tool and resource for developing those courageous people that step up and accept a position of leadership, most often, without ever receiving any formal leadership training.

Leadership development for everyone in the blue collar workforce, those who support them, and those who lead them. Leadership is influence. Influence is built daily, not in a day. There are two types of influence: 1) Artificial influence which comes with a title, position, or rank and is reserved for those who have formal authority over others; and 2) Authentic influence which is based on a person's character and the relationships they build, and it's available to anyone with or without a position of authority because it's based on moral authority (who you are and how you do what you do).

In today’s high stakes game of business, the players on the team are the competitive advantage for any organization. But, only if they are on the field instead of on the bench. Blue-Collar Leadership® & Teamwork provides a simple, yet powerful and unique, resource for individuals who want to increase their influence and make a high impact. It’s also a resource and tool for leaders, teams, and organizations, who are ready to engage the front line to improve the bottom line.

Are you looking for transformation in your life? Do you want better results? Do you want stronger relationships? In Defining Influence, Mack blends his personal growth journey with lessons on the principles he learned to apply effectively along the way.

High impact leaders align their habits with key values in order to maximize their influence. These 10 values are common sense. However, they are not always common practice. These 10 values will help you build trust and accelerate relationship building. Those mastering these 10 values will be able to lead with speed as they develop 360° of influence from wherever they are.

Today, the buyer has the advantage over the seller. Most often, they are holding it in their hand. It’s a smart phone. They can learn everything about your product before they meet you. The major advantage you do still have is: you! This audiobook is filled with 30 short, three-page chapters providing unique insights that will ensure your advantage, not over the buyer but over your competition: those who are selling what you’re selling.

Change Happens: Leading Yourself and Others Through Change gives listeners two different perspectives (personal and professional) on 15 principles of dealing with change. Included are key lessons on overcoming resistance to change, leading change, communicating and overcoming fear of change, and more. Learning how to respond effectively to upcoming changes will allow you to turn challenges into opportunities.

Finally, there is a book specifically created for the often overlooked and underdeveloped blue-collar workers on the front lines. My passion is to help leaders and organizations invest in those on the front lines or to help you invest in yourself.

Blue-Collar Leadership® & Culture will help you understand why culture is the key to becoming a sought after employer of choice within your industry. Culture matters because those who work there will determine who wants to work there.

10 Foundational Elements of Intentional Transformation is a “how-to” road map. Transformation doesn’t just happen. We must make it happen. The principles I share throughout this book are principles I have personally applied to transform myself. After achieving success, I reflected on how it happened. The answers I discovered are what you will find in this audiobook. I will walk you through the foundational layers and teach you how they build upon each other as you lead yourself through personal transformation.