The Walking Leader Podcast

David G. Guerra, M.B.A.
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The Leadership Podcast for All Current and Future Leaders by David G. Guerra, MBA, author of "The Walking Leader",

  1. Aug 16

    UNPLUG TO RECONNECT: LEADING YOURSELF THROUGH DIGITAL DISCIPLINE

    Welcome to Episode 344 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra. In This Episode: UNPLUG TO RECONNECT: LEADING YOURSELF THROUGH DIGITAL DISCIPLINE with your host David Guerra, MA, MBA In episode 344 of The Walking Leader Podcast, David talks about LEADING YOURSELF THROUGH DIGITAL DISCIPLINE especially when right now you are giving your attention and focus to a tool instead of what and who really matter. LEADING YOURSELF THROUGH DIGITAL DISCIPLINE means doing what needs to be done to ensure your focus remains on what is important and helps you grow as a leader and most importantly as an individual. While it is easy to shift 100% our attention and focus to that little handheld device or monitor it can be quite difficult to move away and towards a life based in reality, our own thoughts & ideas, and real connection with real human beings. Current and future leaders this is your opportunity to make that important shift from managing screens to leading people. In this episode of “UNPLUG TO RECONNECT: LEADING YOURSELF THROUGH DIGITAL DISCIPLINE” David shares with you: What is the DIGITAL DISCIPLINE PROBLEMSelf-Discipline (the first leadership battle you must win)Unplugging is RECONNECTINGManaging By Walking Around (MBWA) in a Digital WorldDigital Discipline Challenge you can immediately useReflecting on what needs your attentionplus more…Links Mentioned In This Episode:   REMEMBER TO KEEP GOING BEYOND THE GRIND & KEEP GOING BEYOND THE HUSTLE AND BREAK FROM THE CROWD TO BE A LEADER WITHOUT EQUAL BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER! BOOKS: Atomic Habits by James ClearDigital Minimalism by Cal Newport The Walking Leader by David Guerra WEBSITES: APA - Healthy Technology UseAmerican Academy of Pediatrics - Preventing Problematic Technology UseSay Goodbye to Brain Rot With These Healthy Tech Tips --- Don't forge to follow me on social media: X: daveguerra (https://x.com/daveguerra) Instagram: dave_guerra (https://instagram.com/dave_guerra) Facebook: thedavidguerra (https://facebook.com/thedavidguerra) I invite you to take about 27 minutes and listen to the Episode 344 of the Walking Leader Podcast. Enjoy! Music in this episode: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Sweeter Vermouth" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

  2. Aug 1

    INITIATIVE: HOW TO TAKE IT (EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING)

    Welcome to Episode 343 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra. In This Episode: INITIATIVE: HOW TO TAKE IT (EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING) with your host David Guerra, MA, MBA In episode 343 of The Walking Leader Podcast, David talks about TAKING THE INITIATIVE even when no one is watching and shares some actions you can take right now! Taking the INITIATIVE means doing what needs to be done NOT because your boss is watching., NOT because someone will praise you, and NOT because you’ll get an immediate reward. Self Leaders take the INITIATIVE because they have decided to lead themselves first. In this episode of “INITIATIVE: How to Take It (even when no one is watching)” David shares with you: What is the meaning of INITIATIVE What is the Bystander Effect How Initiative Begins Before Confidence Five Ways to Take Initiative Every Day A 24-Hour Initiative Challenge you can start right now! plus more.. In the mean time, REMEMBER TO KEEP GOING BEYOND THE GRIND & KEEP GOING BEYOND THE HUSTLE AND BREAK FROM THE CROWD TO BE A LEADER WITHOUT EQUAL BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER! Don't forge to follow me on social media: X: daveguerra (https://x.com/daveguerra) Instagram: dave_guerra (https://instagram.com/dave_guerra) Facebook: thedavidguerra (https://facebook.com/thedavidguerra) I invite you to take about 22 minutes and listen to the Episode 343 of the Walking Leader Podcast. Enjoy! Music in this episode: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Sweeter Vermouth" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

  3. Jul 11

    LEADING YOURSELF THROUGH CHANGE AND UNCERTAINTY

    Welcome to Episode 342 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra. David talks about Leading Yourself Through Change and Uncertainty and how you can improve your chances on coming out on top when the dust settles As the song goes "changes aren't permanent but change is" and when change comes to town there is nothing anyone can do but to either roll with the punches or get rolled over. As a self-leader, it falls on you to know how to deal with change and it's evil cousin: uncertainty. In this episode of "Leading Yourself Through Change and Uncertainty", David shares with you: Why Humans Resist ChangeThe Self-Leadership Response to UncertaintyFour Self-Leadership Practices During ChangeA Leadership Lesson from History RESOURCES mentioned in or augment this episode: BOOKS: - Mindset (Amazon) - Navigating Ambiguity (Amazon) -Who Moved My Cheese (Amazon) -The Obstacle Is The Way (Amazon) -Atomic Habits (Amazon) VIDEOS:  TED: How To Make Stress Your Friend by Kelly McGonigal TED: The Power of Believing You Can Improve by Carol Dweck WEBSITES: James Clear MindTools Greater Good Science Center American Psychological Association   ---- In the mean time, REMEMBER TO KEEP GOING BEYOND THE GRIND & KEEP GOING BEYOND THE HUSTLE AND BREAK FROM THE CROWD TO BE A LEADER WITHOUT EQUAL BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER! Don't forge to follow me on social media: X: daveguerra (https://x.com/daveguerra) Instagram: dave_guerra (https://instagram.com/dave_guerra) Facebook: thedavidguerra (https://facebook.com/thedavidguerra) I invite you to take about 23 minutes and listen to the Episode 342 of the Walking Leader Podcast. Enjoy! Music in this episode: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Sweeter Vermouth" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

  4. Jun 22

    THE INNER CRITIC VERSUS THE INNER COACH (Who is leading you?)

    Welcome to Episode 341 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra. In this episode, I talk about THE INNER CRITIC VERSUS THE INNER COACH (Who is leading you?) In episode 341 of The Walking Leader Podcast, David talks about the a battle that rages inside all of us, all the time: The Inner Critic versus the Inner Coach and ultimately, who is leading you? Your Inner Critic is there to make you question everything you do, say, and fail to do or say. While the Inner Coach is there to get you back on your two feet and get back to work. The Inner Coach will question, and motivate you. In this episode, David shares with you: What is the Inner Critic?What is the Inner Coach?Who Is Leading Who and Why?A Reflection ExerciseHow We Change the Critic To a Coachand remember: Your Inner Critic reports the past. Your Inner Coach builds the future.Links To Resources: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck (https://amzn.to/4g1M0DK) Self-Efficacy: The Exercise of Control by Albert Bandura (https://amzn.to/4vaUgoV) Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff (https://amzn.to/4w3orio) Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence by Rick Hanson (https://amzn.to/3SDc5z6) The Walking Leader by David Guerra (https://amzn.to/4aL9VUi)  In the mean time, REMEMBER TO KEEP GOING BEYOND THE GRIND & KEEP GOING BEYOND THE HUSTLE AND BREAK FROM THE CROWD TO BE A LEADER WITHOUT EQUAL BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER! Don't forge to follow me on social media: X: daveguerra (https://x.com/daveguerra) Instagram: dave_guerra (https://instagram.com/dave_guerra) Facebook: thedavidguerra (https://facebook.com/thedavidguerra) I invite you to take about 18 minutes and listen to the Episode 341 of the Walking Leader Podcast. Enjoy! Music in this episode: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Sweeter Vermouth" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

  5. Jun 6

    THE DEGREE MYTH

    Welcome to Episode 340 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra. In this episode, I talk about about the myth of having a degree meaning "automatic" leader. The reality is this is not the case, it has never been the case, and it will never be the case. Leadership is never "automatically" given, it is always EARNED. While obtaining a degree is an accomplishment, it is a credential and that is all there is. The rest, including becoming a leader, is up to you. This episode was created to help get you in the right mindset and to dispel all those myths that far too many found out to be not fact later rather than sooner. In this episode, David shares with you: Where the belief comes from?What College Does Teach Well—and What It Doesn’tWhy Leadership Requires More Than KnowledgeThe Cost of the “Automatic Leader” MindsetHow We Change the Narrativeand remember: Education informs leadership—but practice forms it. In the mean time, REMEMBER TO KEEP GOING BEYOND THE GRIND & KEEP GOING BEYOND THE HUSTLE AND BREAK FROM THE CROWD TO BE A LEADER WITHOUT EQUAL BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER! Don't forge to follow me on social media: X: daveguerra (https://x.com/daveguerra) Instagram: dave_guerra (https://instagram.com/dave_guerra) Facebook: thedavidguerra (https://facebook.com/thedavidguerra) I invite you to take about 20 minutes and listen to the Episode 340 of the Walking Leader Podcast. Enjoy! Music in this episode: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Sweeter Vermouth" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

  6. Jun 4

    THE POWER OF HUMILITY

    Welcome to Episode 339 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra. In this episode, I talk about how using the Power of Humility to level up your self-leadership by recognizing what humility is and what it is not. Most importantly, Humility is NOT weakness. Also, as part of your day-to-day humility improves your self-awareness and that helps when it comes to leading others. In this episode, I share with you: What is Humility?Humility as the foundation of Self-LeadershipHumility, Accountability & Behavioral OwnershipWhy Humility Elevates Leadership of OthersHumility & Decision-Making Under Pressureand some practical Humility Habits you can developand some helpful resources for you (see below)Resources Mentioned In This Episode: BOOKS The Purpose Driven Life by Rick WarrenThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Dr. Stephen R. CoveyAPPS Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/ Calm: https://www.calm.com/  In the mean time, REMEMBER TO KEEP GOING BEYOND THE GRIND & KEEP GOING BEYOND THE HUSTLE AND BREAK FROM THE CROWD TO BE A LEADER WITHOUT EQUAL BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER! Don't forge to follow me on social media: X: daveguerra (https://x.com/daveguerra) Instagram: dave_guerra (https://instagram.com/dave_guerra) Facebook: thedavidguerra (https://facebook.com/thedavidguerra) I invite you to take about 32 minutes and listen to the Episode 339 of the Walking Leader Podcast. Enjoy! Music in this episode: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Sweeter Vermouth" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

  7. May 2

    EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN ACTION: LEADING YOURSELF THROUGH STRESS

    Welcome to Episode 338 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra. In episode 338 of The Walking Leader Podcast, David talks about how using Emotional Intelligence to lead you through times of stress. By applying resiliency when it comes to Emotional Intelligence, you build a solid foundation within you to help you overcome almost any situation you may find yourself in. The understanding and use of Emotional Intelligence (EI) helps in shaping you now and in creating your future self.  In this episode, David shares with you: What is Emotional Intelligence? The Stress–Emotion ConnectionEmotional Intelligence in Action Practical EI Toolkit for Stress ManagementBecoming a Self-Leader Through Stressand some helpful resources for you (see below) YOUR EI CHALLENGE For the next 7 days and as part of your daily journaling include and answer the following question: “What triggered me today, and how did I respond?”   References (Tools/Apps): Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/ Calm: https://www.calm.com/ References (Books): Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman (Amazon)  Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Gleason, Bradbury, & Lencioni (Amazon)  The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey (Amazon) The Mindful Emotional Intelligence by Eric Grant (Amazon)  ---  In the mean time, REMEMBER TO KEEP GOING BEYOND THE GRIND & KEEP GOING BEYOND THE HUSTLE AND BREAK FROM THE CROWD TO BE A LEADER WITHOUT EQUAL BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER! Don't forge to follow me on social media: X: daveguerra (https://x.com/daveguerra) Instagram: dave_guerra (https://instagram.com/dave_guerra) Facebook: thedavidguerra (https://facebook.com/thedavidguerra) I invite you to take about 20 minutes and listen to the Episode 338 of the Walking Leader Podcast. Enjoy! Music in this episode: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Sweeter Vermouth" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

  8. Apr 17

    THE POWER OF LISTS: A SELF-LEADERSHIP TOOL FOR PRODUCTIVITY AND GROWTH

    Welcome to Episode 337 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra. In episode 337 of The Walking Leader Podcast, David talks about how creating and using lists. Lists that are more than what needs to be picked up at the grocery store. Lists are more than a productivity tool. Lists become part of your life long commitment personal development, growth, and your self-leadership. LISTS are going to work through constant and consistent use for all aspects of your life. By bringing the use of lists into your life you start to take yourself to a new level of growth and development. In this episode, David shares with you: Why Lists Matter in Self-LeadershipLists as a Self-Leadership PracticeTypes of Lists for Productivity & GrowthCommon Mistakes When Using ListsBest Practices for Effective List UseTools & Systems for List Buildingand some helpful resources for you (see below) SPECIAL 7-DAY LIST LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE Day 1: Brain dump everything (in a journal, note pad, 3x5cards, etc.) Day 2–7:  Create daily top 3 prioritiesTrack 2–3 habits End each day with reflectionRemember: Do not aim for perfection, just aim for awareness and consistency. Recommended Reading mentioned in this episode: Getting Things Done - https://amzn.to/4cL2Qo9 Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/41AbShw The Checklist Manifesto - https://amzn.to/42esM5q Deep Work - https://amzn.to/4sIX2jD The 5 Pillars of Brain Optimization (Cognitive Psychology) - https://amzn.to/3Qv7P3D In the mean time, REMEMBER TO KEEP GOING BEYOND THE GRIND & KEEP GOING BEYOND THE HUSTLE AND BREAK FROM THE CROWD TO BE A LEADER WITHOUT EQUAL BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER! Don't forge to follow me on social media: X: daveguerra (https://x.com/daveguerra) Instagram: dave_guerra (https://instagram.com/dave_guerra) Facebook: thedavidguerra (https://facebook.com/thedavidguerra) I invite you to take about 33 minutes and listen to the Episode 337 of the Walking Leader Podcast. Enjoy! Music in this episode: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Sweeter Vermouth" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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The Leadership Podcast for All Current and Future Leaders by David G. Guerra, MBA, author of "The Walking Leader",

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  • Creator
    David G. Guerra, M.B.A.
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © copyright 2025 David G. Guerra. All rights reserved.
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    The Walking Leader Podcast