31 December 2014

The Leadership Minute #9: Be Fair

The Leadership Minute #9
Leadership Trait: Be Fair




Show fair treatment to everyone. As a leader of many different people you have to cast aside ALL your prejudices or why bother.

I know that for some people this may involve breaking a lifelong existence but if you really want, it can be done.

Being fair and showing fairness 100% of the time is NOT negotiable.

If those you supervise see your fairness asa a sign of weakness it might just be time to reinforce to them that fairness is for everyone. Being fair to everyone and everyone being fair to each other works towards creating a successful organization and individuals.

Of course, there are times that your actions might not seem fair especially when it comes time to taking action against someone in the organization that was not being fair to you, co-workers, and the organization.

However, the individual who was not fair to the others will see it as they are being singled out. Meanwhile, to the organization not doing anything against that individual will not be fair. Thus you have to do what you must. There are no two-ways about it. It is just that important to the organization and those that work for the company and it is fair to everyone.

Stay true to yourself and you will be fair to others without fail.


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30 December 2014

The Leadership Minute #8: Be Intelligent

The Leadership Minute #8
Leadership Trait: Be Intelligent



Stay mentally sharp! Stay Focused!

Always be reading. Read one, two, three or more books at a time. Read a wide a variety of books. Read magazine articles. Constantly read!

Then SHARE what you read with everyone.

Study others! They do it in Professional Football, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer! Why not you? Always study others, learn what they do and why they do it. Do what they do and then refine it and reshape it to suit your needs and wants. Make it uniquely your own!

Challenge Yourself! Always Challenge yourself! Seek out new challenges! The only way you are going to be better and be smarter and above all to be intelligent is to challenge yourself every chance you get.

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29 December 2014

The Leadership Minute #7: Be Inspiring

The Leadership Minute #7
Leadership Trait: Be Inspiring



All leaders must be Inspiring.

As a leader you have to be inspiring. You have to show your confidence in yourself and also your confidence in others.

Fail to do that and how can you expect any success in yourself, your employees, and in the organization as a whole.

Show them when you reach a hard or difficult point in your life that you can deal with it with mental and physical stamina. Work past the problem.

Those that get it will see it and be inspired to do better because of your leading by example.

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To Succeed Never Fit In Just To Fit In



You are not in high school any more.

You do not have to fit in just to fit in. Be yourself.

You have the skills, education, knowledge, and experience to move up the corporate ladder. 

Why on Earth do you think you need to be part of a group of people that might not be looking for your best interest.

Think about it, how did it work out for you in high school? or after high school?

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28 December 2014

The Leadership Minute #6: Be Forward Looking

The Leadership Minute #6
Leadership Trait: Be Forward Looking



All leaders must be Forward Looking.

The must have a vision for the future and set goals to achieve that vision of the future.

Forward looking leaders also set the goals and vision of the organization but most of all, help set the vision and goals of every member of the organization.

Once, everyone in the organization has achieved their goals they help the organization achieve its vision of the future and success of reaching goals.

In order to achieve that global success a leader is not only forward looking but can see over the horizon and shape what he sees because of the vision and goals of what's ahead.

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27 December 2014

The Leadership Minute #5: Competence

The Leadership Minute #5
Leadership Trait: Competence



To be a successful leader you have to be competent at what you do. Know what you do, Own what you do, Be the best at what you do. Above all SHARE what you do!

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26 December 2014

The Leadership Minute #4: Honesty

The Leadership Minute #4
Leadership Trait: Honesty



To be a successful leader you have to be honest. You cannot fake honesty just like you cannot force honesty on people. Be honest and be yourself and the rest will follow.

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25 December 2014

MERRY CHRISTMAS!



MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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24 December 2014

The Leadership Minute #3: Are Leaders Born or Made?

The Leadership Minute #3
Are Leaders Born or Made?



There are two trains of thought on how leaders become leaders. They are born or they are made. I believe in both. We are all born leaders. It is what happens in our lives that either suppresses or elevates that leadership ability.


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23 December 2014

The Leadership Minute #2: Who Can Be A Leader?

The Leadership Minute #2
Who Can Be A Leader?




Anyone can be a leader. There are no educational requirements. To be a leader you just have to want to step up and do it. Yes, it can be that simple.

Here's the link to THE WALKING LEADER podcast:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/walking-leader-official-blog/id886737443

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22 December 2014

The Leadership Minute #1: The Introduction & What is Leadership?

The Leadership Minute #1
The Introduction and What is Leadership?



I invite you to subscribe to THE WALKING LEADER podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/walking-leader-official-blog/id886737443


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To Succeed Never Decide You Don't Have The Time


I can't believe how many times in the past I have heard people say they don't have enough time.

You and I have the same amount of time every day.

We have 24 hours, NOTHING MORE and NOTHING LESS!

Yet, I can't seem to figure out how individuals waste their time away. How is it that I can work at building two businesses, write a book, spend time with my family and yet others can't seem to find the time to get out of bed let alone spend REAL, QUALITY time with their family.

Then there are others that are just so "busy" that they can't find time to do anything else. However, why is it those "busy" people never really end up accomplishing anything? It's almost like they are spinning their wheels. Do they believe that staying busy means success? NO! It does NOT!

Accomplishing Stuff means SUCCESS!

But I digress (just a little).

Everyone has the time to do what is important. You just have to decide that you do have the time to do what you need to do! That's it!

Now, quit reading this and go spend some time with your family.


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18 December 2014

To Succeed Never Resent


Resentment seems to be all over the place. Speak to someone long enough and their resentment of others comes out. You can hear it as clear as you can hear hounds howling at the full moon on a cold winter's night.

It doesn't take a genius to figure out that people don't like those they resent. Why?

Because they got all the breaks?

Because they make more money than you?

Because they are smarter than you?

Because they worked just that much harder than you?

Because they make you work longer hours?

Because they make you work harder?

Because they demand more sales be made by you?

I could go on and on but what's the point? There are infinite reasons or excuses to resent others.

What do you win by resenting others? NOTHING!

So don't do it!

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16 December 2014

To Succeed Never Be Late


There is something to be said about the individual that is PUNCTUAL. ALWAYS ON TIME.

That something is something good.

You schedule an appointment and you are there right on time. GOOD!

You are invited to a lunch meeting and you arrive at the appointed time. GOOD!

Fashionably late is NOT fashionable.

Fashionably late means you really don't care about the other person and their invitation and that is NOT a good thing.

Oh sure, there are times when you cannot avoid being late but NOT every time.

Plan accordingly, leave early and NEVER BE LATE, again.


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15 December 2014

ETIQUETTE WEEKEND #9


ETIQUETTE WEEKEND #9
If you have been following me on Twitter (@daveguerra), Facebook (facebook.com/thedavidguerra), Google+ (plus.google.com/+DaveGuerra) then you know for the past several weekends I have been posting links to websites and online articles that are all about Etiquette: Business, Interpersonal, Professional and Personal.

Here is this past weekend’s ETIQUETTE WEEKEND collection (12/13-12/14/14).

1. Does Your Business follow Social Media Etiquette Best Practices?
https://www.marketingtechblog.com/social-media-etiquette-best-practices/

2. Utilizing Basic Email Etiquette – email etiquette 101
http://onlinebusinessopportunities.info/utilizing-basic-email-etiquette-email-etiquette-101/

3. It's a repeat but during the holidays we need a little reminder
Never ask for a doggie bag: 17 business etiquette rules every professional needs to know
http://business.financialpost.com/2014/08/27/17-business-etiquette-rules-every-professional-needs-to-know/

4. Office Etiquette: Oh &*#%...Did I Say That? Cursing in the Workplace
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/diane-gottsman/office-etiquette-oh-did-i_b_5715465.html?utm_hp_ref=business&ir=Business

5. 5 Simple Rules of Business Etiquette
http://blog.aim.com.au/5-simple-rules-business-etiquette/

6. ‘Business etiquette’ cited with expansion
http://thesheridanpress.com/?p=24204

7. The etiquette of reclining seats on flights
http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-magazine-monitor-28943131

8. Business Etiquette in the Technology Age
http://www.dtrio.com/blog1/2014/08/business-etiquette-in-the-technology-age/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=business-etiquette-in-the-technology-age

9. Etiquette IS Business: How's Yours?
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140828160605-9040534-etiquette-is-business-how-s-yours

10. Manner Monday®: Disability Etiquette
http://www.careysuevega.com/business-etiquette/manner-monday-disability-etiquette

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12 December 2014

To Succeed NEVER INTERRUPT


Your mother told you to never interrupt others while they are talking.

Your mother also said it was Good Manners to let others speak and wait your turn.

You don't like it when people do it to you. So don't do it to others.

Here's a friendly reminder:

When someone is talking NEVER INTERRUPT

When you ask someone a question and they are giving you their answer NEVER INTERRUPT

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08 December 2014

ETIQUETTE WEEKEND #8

ETIQUETTE WEEKEND #8
If you have been following me on Twitter (@daveguerra), Facebook (facebook.com/thedavidguerra), Google+ (plus.google.com/+DaveGuerra) then you know for the past several weekends I have been posting links to websites and online articles that are all about Etiquette: Business, Interpersonal, Professional and Personal.

Here is this past weekend’s ETIQUETTE WEEKEND collection (12/06-12/07/14).

1. #ETIQUETTE #WEEKEND: Introduction To Etiquette
http://www.thinkmaestro.com/2014/08/introduction-to-etiquette.html

2. #ETIQUETTE #WEEKEND: Ever-Appropriate Etiquette: 5 Steps to the Professional Presence that Pays
http://www.scribd.com/doc/237511197/Ever-Appropriate-Etiquette-5-Steps-to-the-Professional-Presence-that-Pays

3. The Eight Ps & Qs of BYOB Etiquette
http://etiquipedia.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-eight-ps-qs-of-byob-etiquette.html

4. 4 Business Etiquette Mistakes to Avoid at Your New Job
http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/business-etiquette-mistakes-avoid/

5. Newport Manners & Etiquette: Making a Toast
http://www.golocalworcester.com/lifestyle/newport-manners-etiquette-making-a-toast

6.  Press Release Etiquette: How to Keep From "Crying Wolf"
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/inc-well/Press-Release-Etiquette-How-to-Keep-From-Crying-Wolf-273816801.html

7. 11 Email Etiquette Rules Every Professional Should Know
http://www.businessinsider.com/email-etiquette-rules-everyone-should-know-2014-9?op=1

8. How to Master Social Media Etiquette for Business
http://www.sbmarketingtools.com/master-social-media-etiquette-business/

9. Workplace etiquette affects career prospects, but people grow less courteous as they rise to the top
http://medicinehatnews.com/life/careers/2014/09/03/workplace-etiquette-affects-career-prospects-but-people-grow-less-courteous-as-they-rise-to-the-top/

10. Personal or professional: simple rules for proper social media etiquette
http://researchcareersblog.com/2014/09/03/personal-or-professional-simple-rules-for-proper-social-media-etiquette/#sthash.43ioGBh7.dpuf


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To Succeed Never Say "Yes" When You Really Mean "No"


I don't like to say NO. Most people that I know don't like to say NO. That's why, like most people, we say YES too many times especially when we should be saying NO. I know I have

There are times that I wished I had said NO. Don't get me wrong, I regret nothing but there have been times that if I had to do it all over again I would have said NO.

We all we wish could turn back time just to take a different path. To say NO instead of YES.

Lately, I have started saying NO because that's what I feel the answer should be and it has really changed my attitude and well-being.

It is almost liberating. It certainly is empowering. Of course, there are people that have no problem saying NO because they have been doing it all their adult life. That's OK.

Then there are just some people that say NO to just say NO. However, those are the same people that expect everyone to say YES to them every time. That's not a good thing.

Pick your YES's and NO's wisely. My advice is go with your gut feeling.


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03 December 2014

To Succeed Never Let Your Past Dictate Your Future

Never Let Your Past Dictate Your Future

Many people are bogged down with their past. Actually, too many people let themselves get bogged down with their past. It is almost as if they have dug a pit so deep that they cannot climb out of no matter how hard they say they try.

Thus, they feel hopeless and blame their current woes and situation on the past and the pit gets deeper and deeper. You get what I mean.

Success, any real success, is based on moving beyond the past. The past becomes an anchor to the way things were and the way things will be until you decide to break the chains that binds you to that anchor.

It is that simple.

Break those binds and move forward. You can look back. Look back only to ensure that you are not slipping back to the way things were but to ensure you are moving into the future. The future you want. The future you make.


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01 December 2014

ETIQUETTE WEEKEND #7

ETIQUETTE WEEKEND #7
If you have been following me on Twitter (@daveguerra), Facebook (facebook.com/thedavidguerra), Google+ (plus.google.com/+DaveGuerra) then you know for the past several weekends I have been posting links to websites and online articles that are all about Etiquette: Business, Interpersonal, Professional and Personal.

Here is this past weekend’s ETIQUETTE WEEKEND collection (11/29-11/30/14).

1. Networking Etiquette – 10 tips to improve your business networking
https://christinedaveymarketing.wordpress.com/2014/08/15/networking-etiquette-10-tips-to-improve-your-business-networking/Networking

2. Traits that convey character also define a professional
http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/08/16/just-what-does-mean-professional/MTlZfzUhw4cDphH6E99LIO/story.html

3. What is business etiquette and why is it important?
http://www.performheracademy.co.za/what-is-business-etiquette-and-why-is-it-important/

4. Etiquette Tip of the Week: Breaking bread at a breakfast meeting
http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/08/19/etiquette-tip-of-the-week-breaking-bread-at-a-breakfast-meeting/article?nclick_check=1

5. The Etiquette of Borrowing and Lending Money
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/diane-gottsman/the-etiquette-of-borrowin_b_5696139.html

6. Keys to Business Etiquette
http://beforeitsnews.com/celebrities/2014/08/keys-to-business-etiquette-5-2467786.html

7. Small Business Etiquette: Beyond the Counter
http://blog.leaf.me/business-etiquette-beyond-the-counter

8. Top 10 Essential Business Etiquette Skills for the Business World
http://www.careeraddict.com/10912/top-10-essential-business-etiquette-skills-for-the-business-world

9. Brushing Up on Business Communications Etiquette
http://www.slideshare.net/aafswva/brushing-up-on-business-communications-etiquette

10. Business etiquette 101
http://www.financialgazette.co.zw/business-etiquette-101/


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