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. Oct 18

    RECOGNIZING CHALLENGES AND OVERCOMING THEM

    Welcome to the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra, MA, MBA. In episode 348 of The Walking Leader Podcast, David talks about RECOGNIZING CHALLENGES AND OVERCOMING THEM. All leaders face challenges. It is how the Self-Leader recognizes them and overcomes them that makes them leaders people will want to follow. In this new podcast episode, we take on the challenges of RECOGNIZING CHALLENGES AND OVERCOMING THEM. By being proactive, we can create successful outcomes and minimize finding ourselves facing future challenges. It is imperative for Self-leaders to recognize, dissect, and act on dealing with challenges as they occur. You are invited to listen to this 25 minute episode to learn more and how you can overcome with challenges now and in the future. In this episode 348 “RECOGNIZING CHALLENGES AND OVERCOMING THEM” David shares with you: Every Leader Faces ChallengesRecognizing Challenge Before It Controls YouThe Science of Facing ChallengesR.E.A.C.H. Framework R = Recognize The ChallengeE = Evaluate Your ResponseA = Act On The Next StepC = Create Supporting HabitsH = Hold Yourself Accountable Applying the FrameworkPause: Reflect Before You MoveImmediate Action & Long Term Action plus more… 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 25 minutes and listen to the Episode 348 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. Oct 4

    SELF-DISCIPLINE: WHAT IS IT, HOW DO YOU GET IT, HOW DO YOU KEEP IT, AND HOW DO YOU GROW FROM IT?

    Welcome to Episode 347 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra. In episode 347 of The Walking Leader Podcast, David talks about SELF-DISCIPLINE: WHAT IS IT, HOW DO YOU GET IT, HOW DO YOU KEEP IT, AND HOW DO YOU GROW FROM IT?. Taking the next logical step after the Self-Motivation episode, we take on the challenges of Self-Discipline. SELF-DISCIPLINE: WHAT IS IT, HOW DO YOU GET IT, HOW DO YOU KEEP IT, AND HOW DO YOU GROW FROM IT? is a dive into the deep end of the Self-Leadership pool. This episode will help listeners understand that self-discipline is a trainable leadership behavior, not a personality trait that some people simply possess. Self-discipline is not about forcing yourself to do everything. It is about deciding what matters, creating the habits that support it, and consistently following through. To help get you started, I invite you to listen to this 30 minute episode. In this episode 347 “SELF-DISCIPLINE: WHAT IS IT, HOW DO YOU GET IT, HOW DO YOU KEEP IT, AND HOW DO YOU GROW FROM IT?” David shares with you: What is Self-Discipline?Discipline vs. MotivationThe Science Behind Self-DisciplineHow Get Discipline?How To Keep ItImmediate Action w/ 24-Hour Self-Discipline Challenge (PDF)Long Term Action w/ 30-Day Self-Discipline Challenge (PDF)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 30 minutes and listen to the Episode 347 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. Sep 15

    SELF-MOTIVATION: CREATING CONDITIONS FOR MOTIVATION AND THEN ACTING

    Welcome to Episode 346 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra. In episode 346 of The Walking Leader Podcast, David talks about SELF-MOTIVATION: CREATING CONDITIONS FOR MOTIVATION AND THEN ACTING. If the episode title sounds familiar; it should. SELF-MOTIVATION: CREATING CONDITIONS FOR MOTIVATION AND THEN ACTING  is a continuation (per se) of an earlier episode. Self-Motivation is one of those topics that needs to be at the fore-front of all that we do, want to do, and have done. Why? Your success as a Self-Leader and future leader of others depends on your success at Self-Motivation. At its core, Self-Motivation is really Self-Leadership in motion: deciding what matters, creating the conditions to act, continuing when the excitement fades, and using progress to become a stronger version of yourself. Remember, motivation may get you moving, but self-leadership teaches you how to keep moving. In this episode of "SELF-MOTIVATION: CREATING CONDITIONS FOR MOTIVATION AND THEN ACTING" David shares with you:  What is Self-Motivation? What is the Self-Determination Theory How Do You Get Motivated? How Do You Keep Motivated? How Do You Grow From Motivation? Immediate & Long Term Action Items 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! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  • SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY (https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/theory/?utm_source=daveguerra.com)  ----- I invite you 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 346 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. Aug 31

    FOCUSING ON YOURSELF, NOT ON OTHERS

    Welcome to Episode 345 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra. In episode 345 of The Walking Leader Podcast, David talks about FOCUSING ON YOURSELF, NOT ON OTHERS and the Self-Leadership Power of Staying in Your Lane. When it comes to FOCUSING ON YOURSELF, NOT ON OTHERS if you want to lead others, you must lead yourself. Yes, it is that simple: You cannot lead yourself effectively when you are constantly distracted by someone else's life, success, opinions, timeline, or expectations. Your job is not to become someone else. Your job is to become the best, most disciplined, most authentic version of yourself. To do that, you must be prepared to create and sustain a shift, not just in your mindset but also in your habits. In this episode of “FOCUSING ON YOURSELF, NOT ON OTHERS” David shares with you: What is the Comparison Trap?Why Comparison can distract you?The Self-Leadership ResetSelf-Discipline and HabitsAuthenticity30-Day Self-Leadership Challenge (downloadable content PDF)plus more… Always remember and never forget to keep going BEYOND THE GRIND & go BEYOND THE HUSTLE. 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 29 minutes and listen to the Episode 345 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. 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/)

  6. 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/)

  7. 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/)

  8. 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/)

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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
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © copyright 2025 David G. Guerra. All rights reserved.
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    The Walking Leader Podcast