The Leadership Minute #15 Know Yourself and Seek Self-Improvement

The premise behind this leadership principle is look deep inside yourself. Look for what you are and what you are not. Also look for what you know and don’t know. The trick behind knowing yourself and seeking self-improvement is to be honest with yourself, otherwise why bother?

People will follow someone who is constantly evaluating and checking himself. Someone that is constantly seeking self improvement even if it means that in order to be improving herself she must improve the lives of others.

No matter how you look at it Know yourself, once you have identified the areas that you are lacking then work on those. But don’t just stop there. Work on everything because no matter what some people think or tell you there is always room for improvement in EVERYTHING.

Thank you,
David Guerra

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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/


Thank you,
David Guerra

I invite you to follow me on Twitter: @daveguerra • visit my website: www.daveguerra.com

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ETIQUETTE WEEKEND #6

ETIQUETTE WEEKEND #6
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 (11/22-11/23/14).

1. Modern Etiquette: Reading micro-expressions can reap rewards
http://www.bworldonline.com/weekender/content.php?id=92792

2. Business Etiquette: Professionalism Behind the Wheel
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/diane-gottsman/business-etiquette_b_5658837.html

3. Radio series helps business owners reboot
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/article1979811.html

4. What you should know about social media etiquette
http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2014/08/13/what-you-should-know-about-social-media-etiquette

5. Business Etiquette 101: Don't Clip Your Toenails in the Office
http://blog.accountemps.com/business-etiquette-101

6. Confusing business etiquette explained
http://www.careerbuilder.co.uk/UK/Custom/MSN/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleID=507

7. 8 Essential Tips for Great Business Phone Call Etiquette
http://www.lunametrics.com/blog/2014/08/12/8-tips-business-phone-call-etiquette/#sr=d&m=n&cp=d&ct=-tmc&ts=1416453229

8. 6 social media etiquette tips for your business.
http://www.mustardcreative.com.au/musings/social-media/6-social-media-etiquette-tips-for-your-business/

9. 5 Social Media Etiquette Tips
https://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/5-social-media-etiquette-tips-144845990.html

10. Are Manners Fading?
http://www.mannersalwaysmatter.com/are-manners-fading-.html


Thank you,
David Guerra

I invite you to follow me on Twitter: @daveguerra • visit my website: www.daveguerra.com

To order your copy of The Walking Leader:  Amazon Paperback / Amazon Kindle | Barnes & Noble

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ABCs of 2014: Day 5: Always Be Expecting

Today's ABCs of 2014 is: ALWAYS BE EXPECTING. A for Always, B for Be, and C for Expecting (the C is silent).

Just like demanding, expecting is something that you should be doing everyday. I am NOT talking about that you should be expecting a handout nor expecting something done for you. That is the wrong side of expecting (and demanding).

What I am talking about is for your to always expect to step up. Expect to be a leader. Expect to Take Control. By the same token, expect to be let down. Expect to struggle as a leader. Worst of all or the best of all: EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED.

There is NOTHING that is expected to be given to you unless you expect to give it first. Remember, 'tis better to give than to receive? That applies right here, right now and always.

Thank you,
Dave Guerra

P.S. I do invite you to join the conversation and tell me what you are thinking.

As always you can read this blog post in its original location at http://daveguerra.blogspot.com

I invite you to
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Introducing The Walking Leader

I want to take this opportunity to introduce you to my contribution to the business leadership literary world: The Walking Leader: The 20 Rules You Can Follow Now to Guide You Down the Path of Leadership Greatness in Your Organization.

I wrote the Walking Leader for anyone that has wanted to get out from behind their desk and get to know the organization from within but didn't know how. To succeed in business (any business), any one in any position within any company, organization, agency, program, department, or section has to not only do their job better than everyone else they also have to get out and visit the front-lines. They have to be where the bullets are flying.

In a war, the front-lines is where the bullets are flying. The only way to truly know how the war is going is to be right out in front, meeting and getting to know those that are fighting out on the front lines every day! Business leaders, communicators, and instructors know and share with every that wants to succeed; the only way is to get out and be among the company staff.

However, there was a problem. The problem was there was nothing formally written to act as a guide to how to go and walk among the entire company's staff. There was nothing that even resemble a set of rules that anyone can go to when the time comes to get out there.

The Walking Leader was written to fill that void. The 20 rules are to be used as a guide to starting your own Walking Leader program. The 20 rules are to be used to become your organization's next Great Leader. As your organization's next Great Leader you will be in the position to recruit, guide, and mentor the NEXT Great Leader.


I invite you to get yourself a copy and get out there! Getting out there is the only way you will know how the war is going.

At this time, there are two places you can order The Walking Leader:
1. The Walking Leader website: http://www.walkingleader.com
(be sure to look for the DISCOUNT CODE)

and


2. Amazon.com


Tentatively after October 15, The Walking Leader will be available for sale at brick and mortar Bookstores, other Online Retailers, Libraries, and Academic Institutions.

Some basics of THE WALKING LEADER
Name: The Walking Leader: The 20 Rules You Can Follow Now to Guide You Down the Path of Leadership Greatness in Your Organization
Author: David G. Guerra
Page count: 106
Suggested retail price: $US 10.99
Year of first printing: 2013
ISBN: 978-1492120063


Thank you,
Dave Guerra

P.S. I do invite you to tell me what you are think of The Walking Leader.

As always you can read this blog post in its original location at http://daveguerra.blogspot.com

I invite you to follow me on Twitter: @daveguerra

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