Andy Garver is a Senior Vice-President at Pullman Services. He took advantage of our special offer and had us come on-site for a 2-hour presentation on Blue-Collar Leadership® to his team.
The Engagement Gap That Holds Most Organizations Back
Blue-Collar Leadership®: Leading from the Front Lines
This program helps front-line team members become high-impact individuals, not hired hands. They learn how to make an impact in the role they already have, accept more responsibility, and build influence with leaders and teammates.
What they learn in the room:
- A mindset shift from “having a job” to “becoming a leader”
- How to increase influence with or without a position of authority
- Understand the how and why of responsibility
- How to make an impact right where you are
- How to build influence with leaders and teammates
- Become more valuable on purpose
Built For:
☑️ Front line workers, operators, tradespeople, support roles, and those promoted without leadership training
☑️ Manufacturing, construction, public works, trades, logistics, and operations
☑️ Companies that want engagement and retention, not another poster in the breakroom
Not Built For:
❌ HR Compliance Training
❌ A “check-the-box” engagement campaign
❌ Companies unwilling to develop leaders at all levels
How This Works
Most companies begin with a 2-4 hour on-site session, followed by supporting book studies and access to Blue-Collar Leadership® Academy, so the training does not stop when we leave. Choose a package that fits your needs, budget, and aligns with how fast and how far you want to go.
1) A 30-minute Intro Call
We learn about your team, your challenges, your goals and whether the front lines, the supervisors, or both need development first.
2) Live, On-site Session
Most companies begin with 2 – 4 hours of training for the initial session.
3) Learn. Grow. Apply.
The live session is just the beginning. The Blue-Collar Leadership® books and Academy videos keep it from fading by next Friday. Behavior changes day to day, not in a day.
4) Change What Happens on the Front Lines
More ownership, fewer “That’s not my job” moments, and highly engaged team members.
Blue-Collar Leadership® & Supervision develops the people who lead the team. Blue-Collar Leadership: Leading from the Front Lines (this program) develops the team. Offer your team both programs when you want the culture to change quickest.
Need something different? We also offer:
- Keynote to open a meeting, conference, or to kick off corporate training
- Motivational/Inspirational year end wrap up or kickstart to the new year
- Multi-session series if you want multiple training sessions
- Online video course only, if a live session isn’t preferred
- Blue-Collar Leadership®: Leading from the Front Lines book, e-book, and audiobook. Available in English and Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How long is this program?
Blue-Collar Leadership®: Leading from the Front Lines is available as a keynote (~1 or 2 hours), breakout session, half-day or full-day workshop, multi-session series, and online video training course (~8 hours in 15 minute videos). Most companies begin with a 2-4 hour session (Recommended).
Who is this training for?
Ideal For: Front-line Workers, Operators, Tradespeople, Support Roles and those promoted without leadership training. Anyone in blue-collar environments.
Is this training virtual or in person?
We offer both options: an in-person on-site live training session for your team or keynote for your conference as well as our online video training course through Blue-Collar Leadership® Academy.
What's unique about Blue-Collar Leadership®
- Blue-Collar Roots: We understand the challenges of blue-collar life and share the stories to prove it. We tell stories that resonate with workers or bosses in boots, and leadership teams with blue-collar roots.
- Practical, Not Fancy: Forget abstract theories. We share transformational stories that hit home, sparking real behavior changes—like better communication, stronger teamwork, and increased accountability.
- Built for You: Whether you’re a front-line worker, supervisor, or HR professional in manufacturing, construction, or trades, our training offers principles that get results.
Can I see you in action first?
This Blue-Collar Leadership® Academy preview video offers a sample of the online training course on Blue-Collar Leadership: Leading from the Front Lines. The content is also very similar to what we could cover in a live training session on this topic.
Is there a print-friendly program summary?
