• RECOGNIZING CHALLENGES AND OVERCOMING THEM
    Oct 18 2026

    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 Challenges
    • Recognizing Challenge Before It Controls You
    • The Science of Facing Challenges
    • R.E.A.C.H. Framework
      • R = Recognize The Challenge
      • E = Evaluate Your Response
      • A = Act On The Next Step
      • C = Create Supporting Habits
      • H = Hold Yourself Accountable
    • Applying the Framework
    • Pause: Reflect Before You Move
    • Immediate 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!

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    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/)

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  • SELF-DISCIPLINE: WHAT IS IT, HOW DO YOU GET IT, HOW DO YOU KEEP IT, AND HOW DO YOU GROW FROM IT?
    Oct 4 2026

    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. Motivation
    • The Science Behind Self-Discipline
    • How Get Discipline?
    • How To Keep It
    • Immediate 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)
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    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/)

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  • The 5 Tips for Daily Journaling
    Jan 25 2025
    Welcome to Episode 300 of the Walking Leader Podcast with your host David G. Guerra.

    In this week’s episode of the WALKING LEADER podcast, David shares with you his 5 TIPS FOR DAILY JOURNALING.

    If you are new to Daily Journal writing or thinking about diving into the deep end there may be some questions or uncertainties. It is expected. However, do not let the lack of answers or clear direction stop you from moving forward with your daily journal writing. Here are 5 Tips to help you along.

    The 5 Tip For Daily Journaling:

    1. Pick Your Medium
    2. Set A Schedule To Write
    3. Pick a Topic or Topics
    4. Get Back On That Horse
    5. K.I.S.S.

    If you want the details then you have to listen to this episode.

    HOW IS YOUR DAILY JOURNALING GOING? Let me know by email (dave@daveguerra.com). I look forward to hearing from you.

    For more information on Daily Journal entry and the Daily Journal Project please visit http://daveguerra.com/dailyjournal

    In the mean time, 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!

    Don't forge to follow me on social media:
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    Facebook: thedavidguerra (https://facebook.com/thedavidguerra)


    I invite you to take about 9 minutes and listen to the Episode 300 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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  • SELF-MOTIVATION: CREATING CONDITIONS FOR MOTIVATION AND THEN ACTING
    Sep 15 2026

    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)

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    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/)

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  • FOCUSING ON YOURSELF, NOT ON OTHERS
    Aug 31 2026

    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 Reset
    • Self-Discipline and Habits
    • Authenticity
    • 30-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/)

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  • INITIATIVE: HOW TO TAKE IT (EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING)
    Aug 1 2026

    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/)

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  • LEADING YOURSELF THROUGH CHANGE AND UNCERTAINTY
    Jul 11 2026
    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 settlesAs 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 HistoryRESOURCES 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 McGonigalTED: The Power of Believing You Can Improve by Carol DweckWEBSITES:James ClearMindToolsGreater Good Science CenterAmerican 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/)
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