• Home
  • Watch Ria’s TEDx Talk
  • Overview of Programs and Books
    • Online Leadership Training: Blue-Collar Leadership Academy
    • The Ladder of Influence
    • Fearfully and Wonderfully Me
    • Leading Change
    • Leadership Gems/Leadership Gems for Women
    • PRIME Time: Management, Planning & Execution
    • Straight Talk: Communication Skills
    • ACHIEVE: Personal Success
    • Living on Purpose/Intentional Living
    • Bridges Out of the Past: Resilience
  • Store
    • Blue-Collar Leadership Books & Merchandise
    • Mack’s Books
    • Ria’s Books
    • Resources for Women
    • Audiobooks
    • Leadership/Personal Growth books etc.
    • Training & Coaching
  • Get Started Today!

Get in touch! 334-332-3526

ria@riastory.com
Book Ria to Speak
Login

Login
Ria Story: Leadership Author, Speaker, & Trainer
  • Home
  • Watch Ria’s TEDx Talk
  • Overview of Programs and Books
    • Online Leadership Training: Blue-Collar Leadership Academy
    • The Ladder of Influence
    • Fearfully and Wonderfully Me
    • Leading Change
    • Leadership Gems/Leadership Gems for Women
    • PRIME Time: Management, Planning & Execution
    • Straight Talk: Communication Skills
    • ACHIEVE: Personal Success
    • Living on Purpose/Intentional Living
    • Bridges Out of the Past: Resilience
  • Store
    • Blue-Collar Leadership Books & Merchandise
    • Mack’s Books
    • Ria’s Books
    • Resources for Women
    • Audiobooks
    • Leadership/Personal Growth books etc.
    • Training & Coaching
  • Get Started Today!

Leadership Development using The Ladder of Influence ® 

Ria can help you with a keynote presentation, a one time training session, or implementation of a custom leadership development program – and everything in between using her leadership development framework based on The Ladder of Influence.®

Influence is one of the most profoundly complex, and at the same time, incredibly simple concepts. It’s also the essence of leadership. 

We all have some influence, yet we all want more influence. Simple. But who, how, where, when, and why we influence others as well as how we in turn are influenced by others is incredibly complex because people are incredibly complex. Situations are different. People are dynamic. Relationships are complicated. As leaders, with or without formal authority, we all need the tools to increase our influence, develop our leadership, and maximize our results. 

Introducing The Ladder of Influence ®

The Ladder of Influence® provides a powerful, yet simple 5 step framework to help you realize the practical steps you can take to increase your influence and develop your leadership with the people around you: friends, family, followers, co-workers, your boss, team members, community members, children, and spouses.

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.

Book Ria for a leadership training session on The Ladder of Influence ®
Order "The Ladder of Influence" book!
View Other Programs
Enroll for our online leadership development training course "The Ladder of Influence" on the Blue-Collar Leadership Academy
  • “Ria and Mack are inspiring people. They have added tremendous value by teaching principles that are tried and true. They are authentic and teach others to help themselves and thus create a better world for all of us. Thank you for touching my heart and changing my life!”

    Leadership and Leading Change Workshop Attendee
  • Ria, I watched your Tedx Talk and it brought tears to my eyes. I grew up in a home with domestic violence and have struggled to find my voice and share my story as an adult. You inspire me! Thank you for your courage. Thank you for sharing your story.

    T. S., Financial Services Management Professional
  • “Ria I am 55 years old and I am truly glad I discovered you…I am also a SURVIVOR of childhood verbal, physical and sexual abuse so I fled home at 17…..Thank you for leading those of us who need your influence and guidance.”

    Michelle
    Business Owner
  • “I am using your material to empower myself and my female clients. Thanks for sharing your story and a wonderful journey of growth.”

    S. Quigley
    Licensed Clinical Therapist
  • Ria, It’s seldom I find myself at a complete loss of words to express myself to some degree, this is one of those times. Going forward, I will think of you, and your story. As heartbreaking as it is to read, the inspiration it brings is overwhelming. All I can say is ‘thank you’ for sharing your life, being yourself, and it is a wonderful privilege to make your acquaintance. May God continue to bless your efforts. Your triumph is a great joy, and a gift to all that would hear or read it.

    Louis O.
    Advocate for Human Rights
  • Dear Mack and Ria, Thank you for coming and speaking to our class! It was very inspirational. I felt like you were actually talking straight to me and I really needed to hear what you had to say. I have already started applying some of the things you said and they are already working.

    Nathan, High School Student
  • Ria, Thank you so much! You are so kind to invest in our ministry the way you do. You add value to people and make them feel so special. Your story gives our ladies hope despite life’s circumstances. You are a true blessing to CWJC. I am grateful for you!

    Neeley, Executive Directory CWJC Lee County
  • I want to start by saying thank you…You made me want to try at life because you both made me realize that you can make it anywhere you want, no matter where or what you are from. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

    Jonathan, High School Student
  • Mr & Mrs. Story, Thank you both for taking the time to speak to our class. Your story is very touching and you both have life changing stories. I honestly believe anything is possible! I would like to encourage you to keep doing what you are doing. Thanks!

    Kenyla, High School Student
  • Ria, I just had to reach out to you. We met at the NALTA Convention. Your story opens people’s eyes…I loved your story and your book….I will recommend you to our next year’s institute planner!

    Brenda, conference attendee
  • Ria, I wanted to express our appreciation to you and Mack for presenting at our eGOVLive 2016 event! Thank you for helping make our event a success!

    David, BoardDocs Director of Services
  • Ria and Mack have opened up a world for our team individually and collectively. Their training brought out confidence and enthusiasm…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 Senior Services
  • Mack and Ria, Thank you for speaking at our West GA SHRM Meeting today! The information you shared was informative and relevant!

    Tami, President West GA SHRM
  • You influenced me big time in following my dreams! So I just wanted to say thank you so much! Success can come from tragedy and I am grateful for your journey teaching me that!

    Kaitee
  • Your story is so inspiring, and I find it so amazing to see what you have done with your life! You are truly an inspiration to me, and for other young women like me who have also overcome struggles…You are living proof that no matter where you come from, or what has happened in your past, it does NOT define you, and it does not define your future.

    Emma, PR/Marketing
  • Outstanding presentation. Thank you for coming and providing inspiration!

    Delicia, conference attendee
  • Ria and Mack’s training was very relevant and very inspiring. Their delivery kept the group engaged! I would definitely use them again and would recommend them to anyone needing to motivate your group or for leadership training. Awesome!

    Lorraine, HR Director Kimberly-Clark
  • You gave me wings and I will fly! Thanks my friend!

    Ema, sexual assault survivor
  • Thank you Ria for bringing our conference to a close. You were definitely an inspiration to all of us! Awesome Job!

    Melinda, President AGS
  • We SOOOO  enjoyed your testimony Tuesday night.  I saw several people at church last night that made a point to stop and tell me how much they enjoyed you and your inspiration!!

    Cindy, Farmville Baptist Church
  • Thank you for coming to speak to Christian Women’s Job Corp. You have a winning personality and thank you for the strong influence you have been in my life.

    Clarice, Christian Women's Job Corp
Become The Leader You Are Destined to Be.®

© 2014 - 2024 · Ria Story. Theme by HB-Themes.

  • home
  • Book Speaking and Training
  • Contact Ria
  • Store
  • Testimonials & Clients
  • Privacy Policy
  • Overview of Programs and Books