Welcome to Episode 291 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David G. Guerra.

In this episode of the WALKING LEADER podcast and in honor of Veterans Day 2024, I take a page out of my life as a US Army Infantryman (MOS 11B) and share with you the 10 Things The U.S. Army Taught Me About Professional Development.

In this episode, I also share the 10 Things The U.S. Army Taught Me About Professional Development and how it still applies today.

The 10 Things The U.S. Army Taught Me About Professional Development are:

1. Nothing is going to be handed to you.
2. To move up, you have to take the necessary steps to do so.
3. Get yourself a mentor.
4. Volunteer and Prepare to be Voluntold
5. Accept that the path you are on today might not be the path you will end up on.
6. People will pull you down
7. People will pull you up
8. Sometimes your personal mission and the mission of the military DO NOT ALWAYS ALIGN.
9. Leadership is NOT automatic.
10. About Retention: Trust Your Gut / Do It For Yourself

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!

I invite you to take about 25 minutes and listen to the Episode 291 of the Walking Leader Podcast. Enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 288 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David G. Guerra.
In episode 288, David shares with you a great OP/ED article, from the Belleville News Democrat, that is quite appropriate for the times we are living in. As we are in election season, almost all conversations will turn to the upcoming elections and who will you be voting for.

If you would rather keep your Political Opinions to yourself but those around you just cannot help themselves there are options you can take to help remedy the discourse that is sure to follow.

The ability to not fall into the trap of a conversation rooted in Politics, Religion, and/or Medicine is one of those that you will learn over time. However, by setting the standard early, those around you might just avoid creating situations that could potentially harm or strain any relationship (personal or professional).

As a leader, it is your responsibility to keep these kind of conversations in check it key to your success as the leader. Learn to identify and deal with these “no-win” conversations.

THUS, KEEP GOING BEYOND THE GRIND & KEEP GOING BEYOND THE HUSTLE BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER AND A LEADER THAT IS GREAT TO FOLLOW.

TO BE THE LEADER AND TO BE WITHOUT EQUAL YOU MUST BREAK FROM THE CROWD!.

I invite you to take about 14 minutes and listen to the Episode 288 of the Walking Leader Podcast. Enjoy!

Link Mentioned in this episode: ARTICLE: BELLEVILLE NEWS-DEMOCRAT: With Election Day looming, here are some tips for excusing yourself from political talk: Read more at: https://www.bnd.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article292904574.html#storylink=cpy
https://www.bnd.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article292904574.html

Welcome to Episode 286 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David Guerra, MA, MBA.

In this episode, 286, David shares with you some tips and tools on ACTIONS & CONSEQUENCES. As a Leader, the sooner you understand and accept that for every ACTION you take there is a CONSEQUENCE. No one is immune to that fact. Consequences come in many shapes and sizes. When will the CONSEQUENCES occur? Only fate knows. No matter the reason, there is one thing that all true leaders must accept and that is to OWN YOUR ACTIONS AND YOUR CONSEQUENCES. Owning your actions and the inevitable consequences puts you head and shoulders above those that feel they are immune to consequences for their actions.

The sooner any up and coming leader lives with the consequences of their actions (intentional or unintentional) the better leaders they become. They become better at leading because they hold themselves to a higher standard long before they try to think they can hold others to any standard.

SO, GO BEYOND THE GRIND & GO BEYOND THE HUSTLE BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER AND A LEADER THAT IS GREAT TO FOLLOW.

TO BE THAT LEADER AND TO BE WITHOUT EQUAL YOU MUST BREAK FROM THE CROWD!

I invite you to take about 10 minutes and listen to the Episode 286 of the Walking Leader Podcast. Enjoy!

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Welcome to Episode 285 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David G. Guerra.
In this episode, I talk about WORKPLACE ETIQUETTE.

In episode 285, David shares with you some tips and tools on Workplace Etiquette. Please know that Workplace Etiquette is more than just knowing how to answer the telephone. As a Self-Leader it is up to you to take the initiative and learn the ins and outs of Workplace Etiquette. The sooner you begin to apply the basics the sooner you become proficient with Workplace Etiquette to the point that you become the "go-to" individual because of the level of PROFESSIONALISM you now possess.
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Don't forget to CREATE WIN-WIN situations in all that you do. Start Strong! Stay Strong! Finish Strong! Be Strong!

And as always, I remind you to GO BEYOND THE GRIND & GO BEYOND THE HUSTLE BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER AND A LEADER THAT IS GREAT TO FOLLOW.

BREAK FROM THE CROWD!

I invite you to take about 17 minutes and listen to the Episode 285 of the Walking Leader Podcast. Enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 283 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David G. Guerra.

In this episode, I share with you something all LEADERS (new and veteran leaders) face at one point (or more) in their lives. We are talking about IMPOSTER SYNDROME and left unchecked, unaddressed can become a near debilitating malady which can render any leader "combat ineffective".

No leader can afford to become ineffective at what they do, due to IMPOSTER SYNDROME. Take action, now, before it gets control of you.
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Don't forget to CREATE WIN-WIN situations in all that you do. Start Strong! Stay Strong! Finish Strong! Be Strong!

And as always, I remind you to GO BEYOND THE GRIND & GO BEYOND THE HUSTLE BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE THE WALKING LEADER AND A LEADER THAT IS GREAT TO FOLLOW.

I invite you to take about 20 minutes and listen to the Episode 283 of the Walking Leader Podcast. Enjoy!