Listen To Others - The Walking Leader Podcast

Welcome to Episode 196 of the Walking Leader Podcast.with your host David G. Guerra.
This week's topic: LISTEN TO OTHERS.

David talk about while we are taught to ignore what other people, there are those times where we should listen. Listen to the feedback, the positive and yes, even the negative. By listening to the good and bad from the good and the bad, as a leader you use what they are telling you to not only learn about them but you also use that to grow as an individual and a leader. Encourage those you lead to also solicit feedback which will put them on the fast track to growth.

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 15 minutes and listen to the Episode 196 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/)

Do Not Be Afraid Of Change - The Walking Leader Podcast

Welcome to Episode 195 of the Walking Leader Podcast.with your host David G. Guerra.
This episode's topic: Do Not Be Afraid Of Change

these most difficult and constantly evolving times change is the only true constant. As a leader, change is what made you a leader and it will be what keeps you as a leader. Therefore, because like most change we cannot control or anticipate when it arrives but when it is here, leaders must not fear CHANGE. While not fearing is change is not part of any formal leadership training it is something that has to be experienced. While professional development may cover the uncertainty but it does not fully engulf or even attempt to explain the uniqueness of change and that it brings. Leaders, have a responsibility to their followers, their own leadership, and peers to be prepared to face change head on and not by sticking their head in the sand. Oh, no Leaders do not have the luxury of being afraid of change. Fear (of Change) is NOT in the vocabulary of True and Authentic Leaders.

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 15 minutes and listen to the Episode 195 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/)

Always Stay Open To Learning Something New - The Walking Leader Podcast

Welcome to Episode 194 of the Walking Leader Podcast.with your host David G. Guerra.
In this episode, I talk about Always Stay Open To Learning Something New.

This week’s topic is “Always Stay Open To Learning Something New”. As a leader (current or future) you have no choice but to always be learning and growing. The most effective leader is one that leads by example and to be that leader you have to keep an open mind, have a hunger for learning. All the while not just settling for what has been spoon fed to you. If it makes others uncomfortable then you are probably on the right track. That is why as a Leader you must always ask “WHY?” your 4 year old self would be proud of you. Always remember and never forget you are a LEADER it is YOUR JOB to be open to learning something new. For more insight listen (and learn) to this 18 minute episode
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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 18 minutes and listen to the Episode 194 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/)

Learn To Trust Yourself & Your Gut - Walking Leader Podcast

Welcome to Episode 193 of the Walking Leader Podcast.with your host David G. Guerra.
In this episode, Learn To Trust Yourself & Your Gut.

We all have that little voice that is always talking to us but we all too often fail to pay attention to and that’s to our own dismay. We listen and acknowledge that little voice with the old “I shoulda listened” or “why didn’t I listen to that little voice”and of course, long after we have failed, lost, and learned that valuable life lesson. Eventually, you start listening to that little voice, your gut (intuition) and then you start to succeed. Success in relationships both personal & professional. So put your headphones on and listen to this 14 minute podcast episode.
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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 14 minutes and listen to the Episode 193 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 Walking Leader Podcast Episode 63: Is 2016 Finally Going To Be The Year of Leadership?

Welcome to Episode 63 of the Walking Leader Podcast: 2016: The Year of Leadership (The Five Things To Look Out For In 2016)

Your host is David G. Guerra, author of "The Walking Leader" and "Great To Follow".

David is a US Army Veteran, ex-State of Texas IT manager and Private Sector entrepreneur. Using all the skills, knowledge, and wisdom gained by all three, David put together the 20 rules that are found in "The Walking Leader" and in "Great To Follow".

ATTENTION: Podcast listeners get a 25% discount when purchasing paperback at https://www.createspace.com/4396434 use code QUNBC34B at checkout


I invite you to take about 28 minutes and listen to the Episode 63 of the Walking Leader Podcast. Enjoy!


Music in this episode:
"Shades of Spring" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

David G. Guerra is the author of the "Walking Leader". The Walking Leader is a book for anyone in any organization that is looking for tool to increase their presence and increase their leadership skills and abilities. The Walking Leader serves as a guide for those that are not certain how to go about walking around the company, meeting and interacting with everyone in the organization. The Walking Leader brings to the reader 20 rules to utilize when getting out there on the company floor and making the best of the time with other employees.

About Having Fun! (Rule #20)

Greetings,

A brief note about Rule #20 of "The Walking Leader": Have Fun!

That is it. That is rule #20. Two words that carry a big punch.

Have Fun!

Having fun is all about making certain that no matter what you do you do not take yourself too seriously. Do not feel like becoming a Walking Leader is a chore. It should never feel that way.

Like I wrote in the book, if you start to feel that this is no longer fun then it is time to start and revisit what you true intentions are, plan a new course of action, and then act! It should always be fun. It has to be. Your direct staff knows you better than anyone else in the organization does and they are the ones that promote you or demote you to the rest of the company. I am referring to your reputation. It does precede you. If you are "grump" to your staff then rest of the organization will know about it. If you are "fun" professional then everyone will know that, as well.

When you get out from behind your desk and start walking around the company floor, slap that smile on your face. No matter how long you think you are faking the smile it will eventually stick. That is right keep a smile on long enough it becomes the real deal. An Authentic Smile!

When you smile people will start to believe that you are having fun. Having fun is what it is all about. Having Fun is quite contagious. Keep it up and soon everyone is infected. However, remembering all the time to keep it professional.

Do not fake it! Simply HAVE FUN!



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David G. Guerra is the author of the "Walking Leader". The Walking Leader is a book for anyone in any organization that is looking for away to increase their presence and their leadership abilities. The Walking Leader serves as a guide for those that are not certain how to go about walking around that company, meeting and interacting with everyone in the company. The Walking Leader brings to the reader 20 rules to utilize when getting out there on the company floor and making the best of the time with the other employees.

Greetings,
Just wanted to let you know that I have a SoundCloud account and I will be posting periodic thoughts, rambling, and other such nonsense about the Walking Leader series as well as my fiction work.

You can find it here: https://soundcloud.com/daveguerra

It is free to listen and use. They even have an app that you can install and listen directly from your Apple or Android device, not just the PC.

If you sign up please let me know, I would like to hear from you.

Thank you,
David


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David G. Guerra is the author of the "Walking Leader". The Walking Leader is a book for anyone in any organization that is looking for away to increase their presence and increase their leadership abilities. The Walking Leader serves as a guide for those that are not certain how to go about walking around that company, meeting and interacting with everyone in the company. The Walking Leader brings to the reader 20 rules to utilize when getting out there on the company floor and making the best of the time with the other employees.

Walking Leader Bonus #4: Bring Value To Others

No matter what position you hold in your organization and no matter who you are dealing with there is only ONE thing that matters most: Are you bringing value to others?

When you interact with others are you doing everything you can to ensure that their time with you was more than just a passing moment in time between two people? If you are not too sure what I am talking about, that's OK.

Think about the following: In your next interaction, try to give them an experience like they have never had before. So that when they leave they can take with them something that can never be taken away. An experience that will leave them wanting more.

Try it...

Until Next Time,
David

 

WL Bonus #1: About Change

"People underestimate their capacity for change. There is never a right time to do a difficult thing. A leader's job is to help people have vision of their potential." -John Porter

There will always be a resistance to change. Why would any sane person want to change when everything is going smoothly? Why would the captain of a ship turn his vessel into a storm full of rough seas? Sometimes the closest safe harbor is just beyond the storm ravaged seas. It is going to be rough but on the other side is a place to rest and recover. A true Captain would not turn his ship into the storm unless he knew his crew and vessel could withstand all that was heading their way.

That is the sign of a true leader, when he knows what his people can and cannot do. Then the leader's job is easy because he has helped make the vision of their potential into a reality. It is a reality that will help make the transition during the time of change go so smoothly that they might not have the chance to become resistant to that change.

The Walking Leader Publication date is set

The latest book by US Army Veteran and Recovering Bureaucrat, David G. Guerra: "The Walking Leader: The 20 Rules You Can Follow Now To Guide You Down The Path Of Leadership Greatness In Your Organization" will be published and available for sale to the general public on Tuesday, August 27, 2013.

Initially, "The Walking Leader" will be available through Amazon.com and Createspace.com eStore and on the Author's website: http://www.walkingleader.com

The Walking Leader is a book designed to be used by any individual in any potential leadership position with any organization (private or public sector) that knows that getting out among ALL employees and getting to know them is a essential to not only building credibility but genuine authenticity as a leader within the organization.

The 20 Rules are easy to learn but MOST difficult to master. However, that should not intimidate anyone trying to become a Walking Leader as anything worth doing should be worth doing right, no matter how long it takes.

As soon as accurate purchasing information is provided it will be posted on this blog and on the Walking Leader Website.