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The Hustle. The Grind. And Words of Motivation by David Guerra

Hustle. Grind. Those two words have recently got so much play. So much play in that they are now common place.
 
It seems that Hustling and Grinding has become the norm. Everyone is saying it and everyone believes it. They not only believe it but they are living it, as well.
 
So what’s the problem?
 
The only problem I see is sooner rather than later, as is in most cases, words like Hustle and Grind will lose their punch. They will fade into the background and join the words and phrases like; “go for it”, “kick it up a notch”, “awesome” and so on.
 
Once they fade away, what will replace them? What will be the new “Hustle” and “Grind”? Does it matter?
 
Does it matter?
 
Of course, it matters. I need motivation, you need motivation, we all need motivation. So long as people need motivation, there will be words to motivate them. There will be people to say those words to motivate others (and themselves).
 
As leaders, we have to do and say what it takes to motivate those we are responsible for and lead. Those that follow need to feel inspired, especially from those that voluntarily follow. When those words of motivation start to become commonplace, leaders must remain vigilant to not become someone spouting words that have become tired and old. Any leader that values his followers will ensure that what he or she has to say is fresh and most of all; relevant.
 
After all, that’s all that followers want.
 
A leader that is not only motivated but relevant 100% of the time and that’s non-negotiable.

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The Second Step Is The Hardest Not The First by David Guerra

They say the first step is the hardest. They are wrong. The first is actually the easiest. It is the second that’s the hardest to do.

Why?

Think about this, the first step gets you off your ass. The first step is deciding to do something. The first step puts you on the path. But, it is the second step that matters most. See the second step can take you in any direction. Hell, it could even take you back to where you started. Then what?
 
The second step is all about taking you places. The second step is the realization that you are not going back to where you started even if you do take that second backwards. That second step is moving you in a direction that you choose to go on. You can go to the left or you can go to the right. Unfortunately, as by now I have made it clear you could choose to go in any direction including taking a step back.

So what’s the point of all of this?

The point is to stop putting the emphasis on taking that first step. Anyone can take that first step. Anyone, including cowards can take that first step. It is what you do with the second, third, fourth step and so on that matters most.
 
When you are standing at the precipice of change and there is nothing you can do but to get out in front of it that the second and the next steps you take are what put you in control of change or riding the crashing waves of change. Now who does not want to be in control of change?

Set a course!

Before the first step and the second you must know where you want to be go. You have to make certain that your goal, your mission, the end of your journey is exactly what you want. By knowing exactly what you want you then can set off on that journey. Yet, as any sailor knows the winds, the tide, and other ships will interfere with charted course. The same will happen to you on your way on that journey. So don’t worry when you go off-course. You adjust and get back on track. Ships and airplanes go off-course and adjust their path accordingly.
Take the second step, Keep moving forward, keep adjusting, and you will reach your Destination.

Then what?

You Start All Over Again!

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#88 – The Walking Leader Podcast NOW ONLINE!

Episode 88 of the Walking Leader Podcast is now online. In this episode, I talk about Rule #11 CORRECT ON THE SPOT from my book, The Walking Leader.

Correct On The Spot (Rule #11) is the one rule that all organizations will expect their current and future leaders to not ignore, sidestep, or overlook. When it comes to taking corrective action there is very little wiggle room for any leeway. It must be done, it has to be done, and entertain the idea of someone else doing it is should not be part of any leader’s skill-set. Every leader must be prepared to deal with situations that can be harmful to customers/clients, employees, equipment or property of the organization. They must do what they can to help prevent any such harm from occurring and that means taking CORRECTIVE ACTION ON THE SPOT.

Episode 84 is just under 14 minutes and ready for your listening pleasure by clicking on the link below

Podcast Episode #88 is NOW ONLINE!

Walking Leader Podcast #88

or your can subscribe on iTunes:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/walking-leader-official-blog/id886737443

on Stitcher:

http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=132749&refid=stpr

Thanks and enjoy,
David

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