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 Connection
• Emotional Intelligence in Action 
• Practical EI Toolkit for Stress Management
• Becoming a Self-Leader Through Stress
• and 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)

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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!

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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/)

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-Leadership
• Lists as a Self-Leadership Practice
• Types of Lists for Productivity & Growth
• Common Mistakes When Using Lists
• Best Practices for Effective List Use
• Tools & Systems for List Building
• and 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 priorities
• Track 2–3 habits
•  End each day with reflection

Remember: 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!

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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/)

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 Willink

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!

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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/)

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 2026
• What Are Professional Development Goals?
• How to Approach Setting Professional Development Goals
• Examples of Professional Development Goals for 2026
• A Professional Development Challenge Just for You
• and 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) 

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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/)

YOUR JOURNALING GOALS IN 2026

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 and life changing 2026.

In this episode, Dave will cover the topics such as:
• Why Journaling goals matter in 2026
• What is Journaling as a goal?
• Some frameworks for setting Journaling goals
• A few examples of Journal Writing Goals for 2026
• How to make Journaling Goals Stick
• Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
• My Journaling Challenge To You
• and some helpful resources just in time & just for you. 

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!

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Facebook: thedavidguerra (https://facebook.com/thedavidguerra)


I invite you to take about 20 minutes and listen to the Episode 334 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/)