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. 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/)

  2. 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/)

  3. 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/)

  4. 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/)

  5. 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/)

  6. 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/)

  7. Mar 29

    SELF-MOTIVATION REVISITED FOR 2026

    Welcome to Episode 336 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra. In this episode of The Walking Leader Podcast, we take this opportunity to revisit SELF-MOTIVATION for 2026. The first quarter of 2026 may be done this making it the perfect time to check in on ourselves and on our SELF-MOTIVATION. SELF-MOTIVATION is the driving force behind your success in 2026 and beyond. In this episode, Dave will share with you: • Why Self-Motivation in 2026 • What Is Self-Motivation in the Context of Self-Leadership? • The Science Behind Self-Motivation • Practical Examples of Self-Motivation in Action  • Self-Motivation Strategies That Actually Work • and some helpful resources for you (see below). Books Mentioned in this episode:  “Drive” by Daniel Pink“Atomic Habits” by James Clear“The Motivation Myth” by Jeff Haden“Discipline Equals Freedom” by Jocko WillinkIn 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 336 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. Mar 15

    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN 2026

    Welcome to Episode 335 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra. In this episode of The Walking Leader Podcast, we continue to take this opportunity to talk about setting YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN 2026. Still early in 2026 and it is a great time to look at what your professional development goals are for this year and beyond. In this episode, Dave will share with you: Why Professional Development Matters in 2026What Are Professional Development Goals?How to Approach Setting Professional Development GoalsExamples of Professional Development Goals for 2026A Professional Development Challenge Just for Youand some helpful resources for you (see below). 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! Reference Material Mentioned In This Episode: Goal Setting & Examples • Coursera article on professional development goals with detailed examples and how to frame them. What Are Professional Development Goals? 10 Examples + How to Set Them (Coursera)  • Paymo list of professional goals with actionable patterns which includes networking and role growth examples. 9 Examples of Professional Goals for 2026 (Paymo) • Creately guide to professional development goals shows both technical and soft skill goal examples. Professional Development Goals With Examples (Creately)   Goal-Setting Frameworks • MasterClass guide on setting measurable professional goals — good for structures and deadlines. Guide to Setting Professional Development Goals (MasterClass) • Cornell University career planning tips — focuses on long-term career intent and SMART goal creation. How to Create a Professional Development Plan (Cornell Career Services)  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 25 minutes and listen to the Episode 335 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
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