In this interview, Maggie Jean discusses:

• What a professional coach is
• How a professional coach can help
• Who needs a professional coach
• What it takes to climb to the next level and beyond
• Her passion for helping you get better, so you can live a better life
• When you get better, everyone around you wins
• The importance of being able to communicate well
• DISC personality profiling and why it’s important
• How having a coach will elevate you within your organization

Maggie Jean is empowering organizations, professionals and leaders for unprecedented success through personalized coaching and strategic training, challenging potential and propelling success beyond expectations.

As a seasoned Leadership Accountability Coach, Speaker, and Team Trainer, Maggie specializes in guiding executives and their teams towards unparalleled success. Her mission is to pinpoint and overcome obstacles hindering progress, enabling leaders to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results.

With a wealth of experience and expertise, Maggie offers tailored solutions to reignite enthusiasm and drive among employees, encouraging a culture of productivity and unparalleled quality customer care. Through a dynamic blend of cutting-edge training techniques and personalized coaching, she empowers individuals and teams to surpass predefined objectives.

Website: MaggieJeanCoaching.com

Don't miss the 20th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Maggie Jean interviewed by Mack Story.

Watch this episode on the Blue-Collar Leadership YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@bluecollarleadership and check out the previous interviews in this series which can be found under the playlist titled "Real People Getting Real Results!"

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In this interview, Brian Brogen discusses:

• How his passion for building people is like his passion for building buildings
• How he started his side hustle (coaching, training, & speaking) in 2018
• How our past doesn’t have to be our prison
• How our struggles can be stepping stones to help us grow
• How his personal journey began in a youth home at 14 years old
• Making Excuses vs Getting Results
• Conducting book studies with his team when is he was the VP of Field Operations
• DISC Personality profiles/assessments and why they’re important
• His “Voices of Leadership” book series

Brian Brogen was the VP of Field Operations in a large Construction and Maintenance organization where he invested 28 years of his life. However, his passion for personal growth and leadership development led him to change course in 2022 when he left the construction industry and started his own business, BUILD Consulting Services.

Brian joined the Maxwell Leadership Team in 2018. He is the Founder of the “Voices for Leadership” book series and is currently working on Volume 3 which will be a youth edition. Brian is also the host of The Build Your Success Podcast.

Brian says, “Building Leaders in your organization, using John Maxwell's training combined with years of Experience in Project Management, we will define your goals, set realistic milestones and celebrate your success along the journey. You and your team members will become the leaders that you have always wanted to become. Not just encouraged by a lift me up speech or presentation, but a true leadership improvement journey with proven processes and accountability. Leadership Game, DISC Assessments, Mastermind Workshop Groups and much more.... Let's have fun and improve each individual in your team!”

Don't miss the 19th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Brian Brogen interviewed by Mack Story.

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In this interview, Kym Hernandez discusses:

• The importance of intentionally developing organizational culture
• The impact of leadership development at all levels
• How and why she uses Blue-Collar Leadership to develop all associates
• Incorporating leadership development at home
• The impact of conducting book studies at home
• The power of self-reflection
• How to make an impact during an interview

Kym Hernandez is a high impact HR Director at Element Designs near Charlotte, NC.

Kym is an accomplished HR Director with over 15 years of extensive expertise in managing all facets of HR, including talent acquisition, benefits administration, compensation planning, employee relations, and leadership development training. She has a proven track record of successfully managing HR functions as a department of one, creating processes, and promoting employee engagement which resulted in lower turnover rates.

Element Designs 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 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 in the USA.

Don't miss the 18th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Kym Hernandez interviewed by Mack Story.

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In this interview, Felipe Engineer discusses:

• How his personal development journey began
• His thoughts on leadership
• His passion for Lean & Scrum
• What Scrum is and how to use it to increase throughput
• His book “Construction Scrum”
• The value and power of a facilitating book studies
• Respect for People & Continuous Improvement
• What makes a great leader
• Why leaders need to keep growing
• The importance of leadership development in construction

Felipe Engineer-Manriquez lives in the greater Sacramento, CA area. He’s a high impact leader and Director at the Boldt Company, a large construction contractor. Overcoming personal challenges of overworking and burnout, Felipe developed a keen interest in Agile and Lean Construction strategies for easier, better, and faster value delivery.

Felipe is an international keynote speaker and excels in guiding individuals, teams, and organizations to efficiently deliver value within the construction industry. He brings decades of experience to life through intentional storytelling about Scrum in design and construction, process improvement, project planning, execution, change management, and employee engagement.

With experience in projects ranging from thousands to billions of dollars, Felipe has implemented agile strategies worldwide, accumulating extensive knowledge and expertise. As a Registered Scrum Trainer™, Master™, Product Owner™, and Scrum@Scale Practitioner™, he is exceptionally equipped to assist organizations in adopting agile practices.

Felipe's dedication to the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) earned him the 2019 Chairman's Award. He actively volunteers for their conferences, instructs all LCI courses, and pioneered the first LCI Scrum course for design and construction professionals.

Felipe is the author of “CONSTRUCTION SCRUM: How Deliver Projects Easier, Better, and Faster” and is passionate about helping others learn how to leverage Scrum in the construction industry. He’s also the host of “The EBFC Show” podcast where he and his guests help construction professionals deliver projects “Easier, Better, Faster, and Cheaper.”

Website: ConstructionScrum.com

Podcast: TheEBFCshow.com

Email: Felipe@LeanEBFC.com

Lean Construction Institute: LeanConstruction.org

Don't miss the 17th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Felipe Engineer interviewed by Mack Story.

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In this interview, Chad Cox discusses:

• Growing up with a drug addicted mother and an alcoholic father
• Being in dark places with a bad attitude and a short temper
• How Blue-Collar Leadership has helped him improve himself and his life
• How he learned to pause and think before acting
• Without commitment you’ll never start; without consistency you’ll never finish
• How he’s been tested not only professionally, but also personally
• Focusing on PPM (Personal Protective Mindset)
• Suicide within the construction industry
• The need to listen to the blue-collar voices

Chad Cox is a high impact leader with 30+ years of experience in the construction industry. He is the Director of Trenchless Operations at Brent Scarbrough & Company in Newnan, GA. Chad oversees and manages all aspects of the trenchless division, including project planning, execution, quality control, safety, and budgeting.

Chad specializes in trenchless methods such as pilot tubing, TBM tunnel boring machines, horizontal directional drilling, pipe bursting, and slip lining. He has successfully completed hundreds of projects for various clients, such as municipalities, utilities, and private developers, delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions.

Chad is a high impact leader who has assembled and developed a highly skilled and dedicated high performance team. He and his team foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Chad is passionate about innovating and advancing the field of trenchless technology. He’s always eager to learn new skills and techniques. His core competencies include team building, supervisory/leadership skills, training, problem-solving, and communication. Chad has become a student of personal growth and leadership development.

Don't miss the 16th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Chad Cox interviewed by Mack Story.

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In this interview, Steve Gaither discusses:

• How he transitioned from being a service manager in a motorcycle and ATV shop to selling houses
• How many of his friends told him there was an “epic failure” on the horizon waiting on him
• Books that have helped him get results
• If you do the right things, you’ll get paid through sales and referrals.
• How and why he works with other realtors to sell homes as a team
• How to overdeliver by doing more than expected

Steve Gaither is a blue-collar guy who is also a high impact realtor with Exit Realty Preferred in Prattville, AL and serves the Montgomery, Elmore & Autauga tri-county area.

Steve specializes in the buying process and has the expertise to assist clients from A to Z with their real estate purchase. He also manages many rental properties. Steve is also a member of the NAR, MAAR, and MLS.

Steve enjoys cycling (road & trail), hiking, sightseeing, billiards and anything racing related.

Steve’s contact info:

(334) 399.7298

scgaither71@gmail.com

Exit Realty Preferred

660 McQueen Smith Rd. N

Suite D

Prattville, AL 36066

Don't miss the 15th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Steve Gaither interviewed by Mack Story.

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In this interview, Daniel Gammill discusses:

• When and why he started his personal growth journey
• How reading books has helped him personally and professionally
• How he discovered and became engaged with Blue-Collar Leadership
• How developing people shows that leaders care about the people
• Advice for a young person just starting out in a sales job
• Character traits that allow him to be successful in a sales role
• How seeing leadership development implemented in an organization has impacted him
• The benefits of participating in leadership development sessions with one of his customers
• Ways that he over delivers for his customers and why he does it

Daniel Gammill has served in an Outside Sales role with Lonestar Electric Supply in Ft. Worth, TX since 2020. He is ready to MAKE IT HAPPEN by out hustling his competition while taking the extra steps that others aren't willing to take. Some of the traits at the top of his list are honesty, integrity, perseverance, and love for others.

Daniel graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Business Administration, concentration in Marketing, December 2009.

Don't miss the 14th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Daniel Gammill interviewed by Mack Story.

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In this interview, George Grieb discuses:

• How and why he wants to lead his team through cultural transformation
• How and why he focused on his own mental and physical transformation first (he lost 50 lbs!)
• How bringing in Mack & Ria Story engaged his team at an entirely new level
• How and why bringing workforce and leadership development to all of his team members has been something he’s dreamed of doing for many years
• How the offsite workforce and leadership development workshop impacted his son who is a Lynn Electric team member
• How he plans to implement company wide book studies immediately
• Why he wants to maintain the momentum going forward

George purchased 500 books (various titles) for his ~50 team members and brought Mack & Ria Story in to speak to them for 4 hours on May 3rd, 2024. But, he didn’t stop there. He intentionally started facilitating book studies with everyone from top to bottom. Be sure to visit BlueCollarLeadership.com/BookStudyTraining to learn more about facilitating high impact book studies.

George Grieb is the CEO/Owner of Lynn Electric which was founded in 1981 in Lawrence, Kansas. George purchased the company in 1999. At that time, Lynn Electric had 7 team members and less than $1 million in revenue. Today, there are ~40 team members and $20 million in revenue. They focus on the following type projects: large commercial, multi-use, multi-family, industrial, sports, office buildings, parking lot lighting, etc.

George also started Freedom Excavating & Trenching in 2019 which has grown to ~10 team members in 2024. They perform horizontal directional drilling and traditional underground utility installations for the power, gas, and water markets.

Don't miss the 13th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring George Grieb interviewed by Mack Story.

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