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. 6D AGO

    PERSONAL GROWTH GOALS IN 2026

    Welcome to Episode 333 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra. In this episode of The Walking Leader Podcast, we take this opportunity to talk about setting some PERSONAL GROWTH GOALS in 2026. Before the year gets any older, now is the perfect time to move beyond the failing or flailing New Year’s Resolutions. By setting specific goals the ability to achieve them increases beyond belief. Listen as David shares his views, insights, and ideas to help ensure your growth is not just about achievement, it is about who you become along the way. 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! Links mentioned in this episode: ONLINE ARTICLES: “Millennials most likely to make 2026 resolutions over other generations: survey” (https://nypost.com/2025/12/08/lifestyle/millennials-most-likely-to-make-2026-resolutions-over-other-generations-survey/) “101 Goal Ideas for 2026 | New Year’s Goals to Manifest Your Dream Life” (https://vlhhealth.com/goal-ideas-for-2026/) “70+ goal setting examples for personal growth” (https://www.niumi.dk/blog/50-goal-examples-for-personal-growth/) “SMART Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth” (https://www.extension.iastate.edu/professionaldevelopment/smart-strategies-personal-and-professional-growth) “Your 2026 Personal Growth Blueprint: A Clear, Sustainable Plan for the Year Ahead” (https://www.soulfulstrides.co.nz/blog-lifecoaching/your-2026-personal-growth-blueprint) “SMART Goals for Personal Development: A 5-Minute Framework for Success | Zeno” (https://www.zeno.guru/growth-foundations/smart-goals-personal-development-set-achieve) REDDIT: “Mission 2026: A one-year personal goal setting and tracking subreddit!” (https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhelp/comments/1q14c72/mission_2026_a_oneyear_personal_goal_setting_and/) “Set your Goals 2026!” (https://www.reddit.com/r/digitalminimalism/comments/1q0tsy5/set_your_goals_2026/)  ===== 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 24 minutes and listen to the Episode 333 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. JAN 18

    LEVEL UP YOUR SELF-LEADERSHIP: SELF-ACCOUNTABILITY HACKS: HOW TO KEEP PROMISES TO YOURSELF

    Welcome to Episode 331 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra. In this episode, David explores how self-accountability becomes one of the most powerful accelerators of self-leadership. Drawing from leadership practice, personal development psychology, and behavioral science, he breaks down practical, realistic hacks anyone can use to follow through on commitments, even when motivation fluctuates. Listeners will learn how to design their environment, mindset, and daily structure to remove friction, build identity-based habits, and turn personal promises into powerful leadership momentum. Key Takeaways from this episode:     Self-accountability is not self-pressure — it is self-respect.     Consistency matters more than intensity.     Your identity drives your habits; your habits reinforce your identity.     Pre-commitment strategies can eliminate excuses before they start.     Environmental design is more powerful than willpower.     Small follow-through builds big self-trust — the foundation of leadership. Some of the Hacks Covered in This Episode:     The “Two-Minute Integrity Rule.”     Environmental design for frictionless follow-through.     Identity-based habit anchoring. Also, included in this episode is the NEW Three 24-Hour Action Options     Create a simple “pre-commitment” rule that removes one recurring excuse.     Choose ONE tiny promise and complete it today.     Set up a 2-minute accountability anchor for tomorrow morning.   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: www: daveguerra.com (https://daveguerra.com) 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 15 minutes and listen to the Episode 331 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. 12/19/2025

    LEVEL UP YOUR LEADERSHIP: OWN YOUR MORNINGS: BUILDING A SELF-LEADERSHIP MORNING ROUTINE

    Welcome to Episode 329 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra. Start your day like a leader not on autopilot. In this episode of the Walking Leader Podcast, Dave breaks down why "your morning routine is one of the most powerful self-leadership tools you have". When you own your mornings, you set the tone for your mindset, your discipline, and your effectiveness for the rest of the day. In this episode, you will learn how to build a simple but powerful morning routine using six core habits: ✔ Silence or solitude ✔ Daily planning & priority-setting ✔ Physical movement ✔ Intentional reflection or journaling ✔ Reading or personal development ✔ Intention-setting Dave also shares his own morning routine and gives you practical steps to overcome the most common challenges: not enough time, low motivation, inconsistency, and not knowing where or when to start. If you're ready to stop reacting to your day and start LEADING it, this episode will help you level up your self-leadership from the moment you wake up. In the mean time, REMEMBER TO KEEP GOING BEYOND THE GRIND & KEEP GOING BEYOND THE HUSTLE BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER. AND TO BE A LEADER WITHOUT EQUAL YOU MUST BREAK FROM THE CROWD! 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 15 minutes and listen to the Episode 329 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. 12/03/2025

    LEVEL UP YOUR SELF-LEADERSHIP: THE DAILY HABITS THAT SHAPE EXTRAORDINARY SELF-LEADERS

    Welcome to Episode 328 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra. In this episode, I talk about 10 Daily Habits that Separate Extraordinary Self-Leaders from Everyone Else. These habits aren’t complicated, flashy, or difficult. They are repeatable, practical, and powerful little actions that compound over weeks, months, and years. Building on the foundations laid earlier in the series, this episode shows how your self-leadership grows every day through consistency, intention, and the choices you make when no one is watching. You will learn how habits like morning planning, intentional reflection, micro-momentum, gratitude practice, and habit stacking transform the way you show up for yourself. Each habit includes a simple "how to apply this today" action so you can begin strengthening your self-leadership the moment the episode ends. The 10 Daily Habits Covered Habit 1: Begin With a 10-Minute Morning Planning Ritual Habit 2: Do One Small Thing That Moves You Forward (Micro-Momentum) Habit 3: Practice Intentional Gratitude Habit 4: Build First-Hour Focus Habit 5: Daily Self-Check-In Habit 6: Capture One Lesson From the Day Habit 7: Habit Stacking for Growth Habit 8: Keep a Daily Learning Touchpoint Habit 9: Do Something That Strengthens Relationships Habit 10: Nightly Reset & Reflection Ritual In the mean time, REMEMBER TO KEEP GOING BEYOND THE GRIND & KEEP GOING BEYOND THE HUSTLE BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER. AND TO BE A LEADER WITHOUT EQUAL YOU MUST BREAK FROM THE CROWD! 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 328 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. 11/30/2025

    LEVEL UP YOUR SELF-LEADERSHIP: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DO NOT FEEL MOTIVATED

    Welcome to Episode 327 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra. In this episode of The Walking Leader Podcast, I explore one of the most common and challenging moments in self-leadership, especially when motivation fades. Discover how to shift from waiting for inspiration to creating momentum through small, meaningful actions. Learn practical strategies and mindset tools to guide yourself forward, even when you don’t "feel it." Because real leadership begins not in comfort, but in consistency. Listen and learn how to get yourself started, especially when you don’t want to or feel it, but you must do it anyway. Plus, the five call to action items to help you change your perspective and ultimately get you on your way are in this episode. In the mean time, REMEMBER TO KEEP GOING BEYOND THE GRIND & KEEP GOING BEYOND THE HUSTLE BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER. AND TO BE A LEADER WITHOUT EQUAL YOU MUST BREAK FROM THE CROWD! 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 11 minutes and listen to the Episode 327 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. 11/06/2025

    LEVEL UP YOUR SELF-LEADERSHIP: CELEBRATE PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION - THE SELF-LEADER'S MINDSET

    Welcome to Episode 326 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra. Growth does not come from flawless execution, it comes from consistent effort. In this episode of the Walking Leader Podcast, David explores why perfectionism is one of the biggest threats to your self-leadership journey, and how celebrating progress can help you build momentum, confidence, and real results. Through stories, examples, and reflection prompts, David helps you redefine success, focus on daily improvements, and find motivation in the journey and not just the finish line. Listen and learn: - Why perfectionism kills momentum and confidence - How to replace perfection with progress-focused thinking - Practical strategies for reflection and daily improvement - How to build consistency and celebrate growth in yourself and others Plus, the five journaling prompts to help you reflect on your progress and strengthen your self-leadership mindset: 1. What progress have I made this week that I might have overlooked? 2. When was the last time I held back because I wanted something to be perfect? What did that cost me? 3. How can I reward effort — my own or someone else’s — even when the outcome is not flawless? 4. What would my next step look like if I was not afraid of making a mistake? 5. How will I measure progress, not perfection, in the week ahead? Remember, perfectionism is a trap, progress is a path. Lead yourself forward, one step at a time.   SO, KEEP GOING BEYOND THE GRIND & KEEP GOING BEYOND THE HUSTLE BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER. AND TO BE A LEADER WITHOUT EQUAL YOU MUST BREAK FROM THE CROWD! 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 17 minutes and listen to the Episode 326 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. 10/21/2025

    LEVEL UP YOUR SELF-LEADERSHIP - HOW TO BUILD A PERSONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PLAN

    Welcome to Episode 325 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David G. Guerra. In this episode of The Walking Leader Podcast, Dave explores how to build your very own “Personal Leadership Development Plan” or PLDP. The PLDP is a simple, actionable roadmap for intentional growth. Dave breaks down five practical steps to help you define your leadership vision, identify your strengths and weaknesses, set clear goals, create a learning plan, and review your progress regularly. With real-life examples and insights from leadership thinkers like John Maxwell and Simon Sinek, this episode is your invitation to take ownership of your growth and start leading yourself with purpose and direction. Start creating a clear roadmap to your future by taking the time, right here, right now, and lay down the foundation to your own Personal Leadership Development Plan. In the mean time, REMEMBER TO KEEP GOING BEYOND THE GRIND & KEEP GOING BEYOND THE HUSTLE BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER. AND TO BE A LEADER WITHOUT EQUAL YOU MUST BREAK FROM THE CROWD! 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 13 minutes and listen to the Episode 325 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. 10/07/2025

    LEVEL UP YOUR SELF-LEADERSHIP: THE POWER OF REFLECTION - JOURNALING

    Welcome to Episode 324 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David G. Guerra. In this episode, Dave explores the transformative practice of journaling as a tool for self-leadership. Reflection is not just about looking back, it is about finding clarity, shaping direction, and taking meaningful action in your personal and professional life. Dave unpacks the power of putting pen to paper, offers practical journaling approaches, and shows how consistent reflection can help you recognize patterns, sharpen decision-making, and step forward with confidence. Within this episode, we ask and answer why reflection is essential for growth and self-leadership. Introduce you as to how journaling provides clarity that fuels purposeful action. Share with you a few simple journaling practices you can start today. Then we talk about turning the insights you discover in your journal writing into practical steps toward achieving your goals.   So, start your own reflection practice today by grabbing a notebook, commit to 10 minutes a day, and see how clarity transforms into direction. As mentioned in this episode, here are five prompts you can use: 1. What is one win I had today? 2. What challenged me today, and what did I learn from it? 3. What is one thing I want to carry forward tomorrow? 4. Where did I feel most like myself today? 5. What small action can I take this week to move closer to my goals? In the mean time, REMEMBER TO KEEP GOING BEYOND THE GRIND & KEEP GOING BEYOND THE HUSTLE BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER. AND TO BE A LEADER WITHOUT EQUAL YOU MUST BREAK FROM THE CROWD! 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 17 minutes and listen to the Episode 324 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