The Walking Leader Podcast

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 CHA...

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...

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-Motivat...

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 effective...

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...

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 need...

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 ove...

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 the...

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...

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...

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 understa...

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...

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 e...

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:...

Welcome to Episode 334 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 YOUR JOURNALING GOALS IN 2026. This episode is published just as the second month of 2026 comes to an end. It also serves as a reminder that you can set, solidify, and implement your JOURMALING goals for a successful an...

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 beyo...

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 moti...

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 t...

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 ser...

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...

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...

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 weakn...

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, off...

Welcome to Episode 323 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David G. Guerra. In this episode, Dave talks about SETTING GOALS THAT ACTUALLY STICK. Struggling to set goals that actually stick? In this episode, we break down the S.M.A.R.T. goal framework: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. Dave shows you how to turn vague ambitions into clear, actionable steps. You wi...

Welcome to Episode 322 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David G. Guerra. In this episode of The Walking Leader Podcast, we take a couple of steps back before we continue to go forward, as we talk about what is Self-Leadership and why it matters now more than ever. Join me as we dive deep into the concept of self-leadership; a key skill for personal and professional growth that often go...