You Cannot Skip Steps On The Ladder of Influence®
The Ladder of Influence®: 5 Steps for Climbing to the Next Level and Beyond
A simple framework for building 360° of influence — peers, team, boss, and in your personal life too. Influence is simple and complex at the same time. People are dynamic. This program provides a practical “how to climb” guide to influence instead of a general pep talk on “being a leader.”
What the Organization Gets: People with or without a position who can motivate, inspire, and influence others.
What they learn in the room:
- A clear 5-step structure for building influence
- How to and why you should lead yourself first
- How character and competence build trust
- Why developing others maximizes your influence
- How consistent contribution allows you to leave a legacy within others
Watch Us In Action!
Built For:
☑️ Emerging leaders, supervisors, aspiring leaders, support staff, front-line workforce
☑️ Anyone promoted, but not prepared for leadership
☑️ Manufacturing, construction, trades, operations
Not Built For:
❌ People without an interest in developing their character
❌ A personality/charisma workshop
❌ Companies that don’t value operating with a high character
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, and your goals.
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) Improve Results.
Personal responsibility. Better leadership. Improved teamwork. Increased engagement.
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
- The Ladder of Influence® book, e-book, and audiobook. Available in English.
“Ria and Mack have opened up a world for our team individually and collectively. The training brought out confidence and enthusiasm from persons who needed the opportunity to know that they were significant. They are hungry for more information about how to influence others and the momentum is rolling. Your genuine approach and authenticity make it safe to grow and learn. Thank you for what you have done for Cobb County.”
~Jessica Gill, Executive Director, Cobb County Senior Services
Frequently Asked Questions:
This Blue-Collar Leadership® Academy preview video offers a sample of the online training course on The Ladder of Influence.® The content is also very similar to what we could cover in a live training session on this topic. However, our live sessions are much more engaging, entertaining, and filled with motivational/inspirational stories.

