In this interview, Carlos Cody discusses:

• His passion for personal development
• How intentional development has impacted him personally and professionally
• The impact of personal development on his income
• How leading book studies has benefited him and his team
• How he’s learned to deal with toxic team members
• How personal development will make you stand out when applying for jobs
• Many of his favorite books and why reading is so important

Carlos Cody is a seasoned operations leader with a track record of driving efficiency, profitability, and operational excellence. He thrives on optimizing supply chain processes and leading high-performance teams that exceed organizational goals. With a solid background in managing multi-site operations, P&L optimization, and implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Carlos has consistently delivered results that enhance business growth and customer satisfaction.

Carlos is committed to developing others and fostering a culture of engagement which always leads to significant improvements in employee morale and retention. He also publishes the “Leadership Operating System” newsletter biweekly on his LinkedIn profile.

Connect with Carlos on LinkedIn at Linkedin.com/in/CarlosCody

Don't miss the 28th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Carlos Cody interviewed by Mack Story.

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In this interview, Justin Poss discusses:

• His 15 year journey from entry-level worker to operations leader
• Taking ownership and developing yourself
• His passion for developing others
• Feeding the “hungry”
• How he intentionally mentors his leadership team
• Caring about those on the frontlines
• The importance of working hard and producing results
• How learning about he “pause button” changed his life
• How leadership has made him a better father, husband, and friend
• Some of his favorite leadership principles

Justin Poss is a high impact leader with a strong desire to develop himself and his team. He’s also got a track record to prove it.

Justin started on the front lines at Chobani in an entry-level position. Today, he’s the Director of Manufacturing in a Chobani facility working with ~1,200 team members.

Don't miss the 27th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Justin Poss interviewed by Mack Story.

You can also watch the video recording of this episode by visiting the Blue-Collar Leadership YouTube channel at ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bluecollarleadership⁠ where you can check out this interview and previous interviews in this series. Both can be found under the playlist titled "Real People Getting Real Results!"

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In this interview, Eric Alonso-Bernal discusses:

• Growing up in Mexico City, Mexico
• Losing his dad at an early age
• Growing up alone with his brother while his mom worked 3 jobs
• His journey to become a US citizen
• Learning to speak English
• His time working in a restaurant and serving as a Texas Corrections Officer
• Joining the the Air Force and his growth journey from an E-1 Airman to an O-5 Lt. Colonel
• Thoughts on leadership

Eric Alonso-Bernal (Retired USAF, Lt Colonel) was born in Mexico City, Mexico. After serving in the enlisted ranks as an accounting and finance technician from 2000 to 2004, he received his commission from the Air Force Officer Training School. Today, he’s supporting the Air Force JROTC program as a Senior Aerospace Science Instructor.

Ret. Lt Col Alonso-Bernal previously served as a Level III Acquisition Professional. His contracting experience included serving as SquadronCommander, Director of Business Operations, Contracting Officer, Flight Commander, Deputy Chief, and Contracts Manager.

Don't miss the 26th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Eric Alonso-Bernal interviewed by Mack Story.

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In this interview, Chris Boyd discusses:

• How he has progressed during his nearly 29 year career
• Leading as an introvert
• Choosing to intentionally get out of his comfort zone
• Leading his team through weekly book studies
• How his team has responded to book studies
• How facilitating book studies has helped him grow
• How participating in book studies has helped his team strengthen their relationships
• Opportunities within the City of Roswell, GA

Chris Boyd has been with the City of Roswell, GA for almost 29 years and held many positions as he climbed his way to his current position, Water Utility Manager.

Chris believes the key to great leadership is to be intentional about building a strong culture based on character development at every level.

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn at:

LinkedIn.com/In/ChrisBoyd123

Email Chris at: Cboyd@roswellgov.com

Learn more about the City of Roswell, GA at: RoswellGov.com

Don't miss the 25th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Chris Boyd interviewed by Mack Story.

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In this interview, Mack Story discusses:

• Having to rebuild the relationship with his teenage son
• The greatest leadership principle he’s ever learned
• Overcoming his short temper
• What he finds to be most rewarding
• The impact of taking personal responsibility, personally and professionally
• Leading 110 leaders in a $1 Billion organization through a book study
• The importance of maintaining a “leadership drip” within an organization
• The power of facilitating a book study

Mack Story helps leaders engage the front line to improve the bottom line by developing high performance team players at every level, from the top of the organizational chart to the entry-level, front line workforce and those who lead and support them.

Mack and his wife Ria conduct on site development sessions and speak at conferences and seminars of all sizes and types across all industries. You've got enough things to deal with, so Mack makes developing your team easy by offering a flat fee within the USA which includes free books and all of his related travel expenses.

After 20 years in the manufacturing industry, Mack started his own business in 2008. Some of his clients include: Chick-fil-A, the US Military, Association for Talent Development, Auburn University, Blue Bird Bus, various city and county governments, Koch Industries, and many more large and small organizations. Highlights for Mack was receiving a personal invitation from Les Brown to speak at one of his speaker training event in Los Angeles, CA in 2014 and speaking at Yale University’s School of Management in 2018.

Website: BlueCollarLeadership.com

Preview Mack’s Books: BlueCollarLeadership.com/download

Online Video Courses: BlueCollarLeadership.com/Academy

Cell: (334) 728.4143

Email: Mack@MackStory.com

Don't miss the 24th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Mack Story interviewed by Ria Story.

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In this interview, Ria Story discusses:

• Overcoming an unimaginable childhood
• Beginning her career as a server at Pizza Hut and choosing to start climbing
• Her professional journey and the various jobs she had along her climb
• Getting it wrong by being confident but arrogant early in her career
• Understanding that if we want life to be different, we must do something different
• How personal growth and development allows us to avoid and/or overcome problems
• Sharing her personal story on stage in front of hundreds for the first time in 2013
• Les Brown inviting her to speak at an event he was hosting in Los Angeles, CA
• How her growth led to her speaking at Yale and the U.S. Capitol

Ria Story is a leadership speaker, author, and trainer. She loves eating healthy and fitness. She ran many marathons including the Boston Marathon and is 4X state mountain bike champion. Be sure to check out her newsletter (LinkedIn), her podcast (Spotify and most other podcast apps), and her YouTube channel for tons of FREE content.

Ria understands first hand the frustration and challenges leaders face. She understands, from experience, the discouragement of vague, confusing, and theoretical “leadership” materials that don’t help you understand how to develop the team you want to lead and become the leader they want to follow. Ria understands the sacrifices of leadership, and she believes leaders deserve simple and effective leadership tools that will help them be successful. Ria specializes in helping you Become the Leader You are Destined to Be.®

Ria is a motivational leadership speaker, TEDx Speaker, certified leadership trainer, and author of 20 books and journals, including: Leadership Gems for Women, and The Ladder of Influence®. She has spoken on leadership at Yale University and on Capitol Hill. Ria has spoken several times at International John Maxwell Certification Events and with motivational speaker Les Brown in Los Angeles, CA. Ria has an MBA, a BS in Human Resources Management, and has more than 20 years of experience in leadership and management.

Ria’s website: RiaStory.com

Email: Ria@RiaStory.com

Cell: (334) 332.3526

Watch her powerfully inspiring TEDx video: RiaStory.com/TEDx

Preview her books: RiaStory.com/download

Don't miss the 23rd episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Ria Story interviewed by Mack Story.

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In this interview, Denise Williams discusses:

• Being raised in her family’s blue-collar salvage business
• How her father and grandfather modeled different styles of leadership
• The importance of intentionally developing our character
• How we can impact others at work no matter our title or position
• How having a mission to help develop others changes the way you show up
• How having a desire to make things happen motivates her
• How she connects with those working on the frontlines
• Leveraging humility to build trust

Denise Williams has gained a lot of experience during her time working in the railroad industry. She’s currently in a Project Manager and Industrial Development role. She’s a high impact team player who values growing and developing herself with the intention of growing and developing others.

Denise was chosen as one of eight individuals to undertake a three-year rotational assignment across various functions within her organization. This journey began in 2021 with a one-year immersive assignment in Health, Safety & Environmental. In 2022, she transitioned into working in leadership roles in four areas of Operations (Network Operations, Transportation, Mechanical, and Engineering). Then in 2023, Denise joined the Leadership Development team in support of operations leadership training and development.

Through her participation in the “LEAD Program,” Denise honed her leadership skills, gained extensive cross-functional experience, and developed a strong understanding of the inner-connected functions across a Class I Railroad Network.

Don't miss the 22nd episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Denise Williams interviewed by Mack Story.

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In this interview, Kevin Creedon discusses:

• How developing people creates a competitive advantage
• How developing people leads to more and better referrals when jobs need to be filled
• How facilitating book studies helps his team work better together
• Why intentionally developing his team is a priority
• How developing the workforce and the leadership team has enhanced organizational culture
• How leadership development helped the leaders better understand their teams

Kevin Creedon is a Partner and VP of Sales and Business Development at Element Designs, a manufacturer located near Charlotte, NC.

Element Designs has been in business over 20 years and is an industry leader in providing premium, contemporary aluminum, glass, and acrylic surfacing materials and components to the top kitchen, office and closet manufacturers. Custom products include NEW protective glass panels, aluminum frame cabinet doors, back painted glass, marker boards (glass whiteboards), high gloss solid acrylic, aluminum frame base systems, sliding door systems, decorative hardware, shelving and organization solutions that are proudly manufactured right here in the United States.

Kevin became intentional about developing himself and his team in 2018 after Mack & Ria Story conducted on site workforce and leadership development sessions. After the visit, he was inspired to begin reading personal growth and leadership development books and facilitating book studies with his team. For the past several years, he and his front office administrative team have been participating in book studies on a weekly basis.

Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/KevinCreedon

Company Website Element-Designs.com

Don't miss the 21st episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Kevin Creedon interviewed by Mack Story.

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