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UNDERSTANDING – People Will Only Understand What They Want To Understand

People only want to understand only what they want to understand and do not for one second believe otherwise. Sure some people will understand but what about those that refuse to understand?
They will only see what their narrow-minded vision of what you offer will allow. No need to worry. Know that is an acceptable hurdle. Sometimes that hurdle you might want to avoid. Have you ever notice in life people will put into their mission, vision, challenge an obstacle they know many will not be able to overcome. They do that to thin out the herd, to only get those that know they can overcome the obstacle on board. 
Whether it is consciously or unconsciously done on both sides it is part of human nature. Some people will gravitate towards you message, vision, mission, or challenge while others might not know how to tactfully and graciously bow out. Instead they take the low road and burn bridges. 
Accept that not everyone will like or are fully capable of fully understanding what you are sharing. That’s on them.
Remember, Actions over Words all day, every day!
Thank you, 
David G. Guerra, MBA
author of THE WALKING LEADER
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Leadership

UNDERSTANDING – Make Certain You Know & Understand Your Message

 
When it comes time to share your message, no matter what it is, there is one thing to remember. Before you go out among those that you want to lead, you have to make absolutely certain that you know your message. it is imperative that you not only fully know and understand your message but that you clearly and comprehensibly articulate your message to others.
By clearly and comprehensibly articulating your message to others means that you do know & understand your message. Nothing makes a leader a leader than one who can deliver their vision with enough knowledge, understanding, and passion so as to inspire others to act. 
Now, do not for one second think you got this because you DON’T got this. I know for a fact I do not have this and that is why I have to constantly work on it and you do too. Knowing and Understanding your message is a full time job. Time to get busy.
Remember, Actions over Words all day, every day!
Thanks for your time,
David G. Guerra, MBA
author of THE WALKING LEADER
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DO NOT GIVE UP: When You Do Not Live Up To Expectation of Others

Aside from blaming you for their inadequacies people will also be quick to let you know when you are not living up their expectations of you.

Do not give up when others bring that nonsense to you. As you are progressing on your own journey and blazing your own trail on the way to developing your self-leadership and growing as a leader, you will start to shift in your view of the world and others. It is at this point that you will become a target for those that you are leaving behind.

Well, technically they are leaving themselves behind when they refuse to grow both personally and professionally.

Most of the time they would rather deflect than to admit to themselves they cannot even meet their own expectations.

Remember, Actions over Words all day, every day!

Get to work,

David Guerra, MBA
author of THE WALKING LEADER