Meet Ria Story….
Ria understands first hand the frustration and challenges leaders face. Ria 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 Story is a motivational leadership speaker, TEDx Speaker, certified leadership trainer, and author of 21 books and journals, including Leadership Gems for Women, and The Ladder of Influence®. As a survivor herself, Ria is an advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, trafficking, and sexual assault. Ria has presented on leadership at Yale University and has spoken on Capitol Hill. Ria has been a guest on Dr. Phil’s Primetime show and spoken several times at International John Maxwell Certification Events and with motivational speaker Les Brown in Los Angeles, CA. Ria has an MBA as well as a BS in Human Resources Management and has more than 20 years of experience in leadership and management.
Ria and her husband, Mack Story, co-founded Blue-Collar Leadership® and they often speak or teach on leadership principles together for a more dynamic presentation. Ria has an inspirational backstory of overcoming adversity and she will inspire you, encourage you, and equip you.