In this interview, Tanner Lyons discusses:

• His early years growing up as a teen in foster care
• Being homeless as a teen and as an adult
• Meeting his wife at an early age and how important she is to him
• His journey of personal growth and transformation
• How Blue-Collar Leadership books helped raise his awareness
• Being diagnosed with Complex PTSD
• What it means to live with purpose
• Starting his non profit “Ascending Phoenix”

Tanner Lyons is a man on a mission. He has brought his mission to life through his non-profit “Ascending Phoenix.” Learn more at MissionAscendingPhoenix.org

Tanner understands the importance of raising awareness about Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) cannot be overstated. He believes many individuals remain unaware that their struggles are rooted in complex trauma, leading to feelings of isolation and hopelessness.

By advocating for greater recognition and understanding of CPTSD, Tanner not only validates the experiences of those affected but also strives to provide a supportive community that promotes healing.

Don't miss the 31st episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Tanner Lyons 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, Mike Hough discusses:

• Starting out working at McDonald’s
• Being told early in his career that he wasn’t meant to be in a leadership role
• How he ended up in the airline industry
• How he has used book studies consistently for 5 years to develop his leadership team
• How book studies are cascaded through the entire organization
• The top character traits he looks for in others
• His personal transformation and his passion for helping others transform themselves
• How his transformation has impacted his team and his family

Mike Hough has been the CEO at GAT Airline Ground Support since 2017 and is Founder at LifeByDesignForMen.com Connect/Follow Mike on LinkedIn at LinkedIn.com/in/MikeHough

Mike is a high impact blue-collar leader who started at the bottom loading luggage onto planes. Today, he leads the team of ~6,400 team members at GAT as they constantly and consistently grow each other and GAT. Learn more about GAT at WeAreGAT.net

Mike’s mission with Life by Design for Men is to provide a safe and uplifting space for men to inspire, support, and empower each other on their journey to becoming the best version of themselves. Guided by the principles of positivity, respect, and continuous self-improvement, he focuses on the Core 4 pillars—family, faith, finance, and fitness. His goal is to cultivate an environment where every member is dedicated to being 1% better each day, fostering a community that uplifts, motivates, and celebrates the achievements of each individual.

Don't miss the 30th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Mike Hough 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, Brandon Kluthe discusses:

• How discovering the Blue-Collar Leadership Podcast impacted him
• Why he feels it’s so important to be developing yourself and your team
• How he began applying what he was learning
• Seeking support from his leaders to begin developing others
• Stepping up as a front line team member and leading multiple book studies without being in a formal leadership role
• Why he wanted to lead book studies in the first place
• How his co-workers responded to the book studies
• How he plans to continue developing himself and his team moving forward

Brandon Kluthe is in a Safety Coordinator role in the electrical division within the City of Grand Island Utilities in Nebraska.

Brandon spent most of his 20+ year electrical career working on the front lines, literally in the trenches doing the hard, hot/cold, and dirty work. For 14+ years, he installed and replaced high voltage underground cables, transformers, and related equipment while also operating trenchers, backhoes, cranes, etc.

Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn at LinkedIn.com/in/BrandonKluthe

Don't miss the 29th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Brandon Kluthe 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, 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.

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, 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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