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Sharing stories from the world's industry titans, or giants as we call them, helping to motivate, educate and entertain you into slaying dragons, conquering your objectives and becoming a giant that's capable of building empires. We focus on forming the person first, from there, we go into the specifics of how to start, build and scale a business to make the most impact all while keeping virtue at the forefront. Join us weekly for a brand new episode!
Episodes
173 episodes
5 Parenting Lies That Raise Entitled Adults
Parents often believe they are showing love by affirming every feeling, avoiding firm boundaries, or making life revolve around their children. But those choices can leave children unprepared for adulthood.In this episode, I examine five...
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The Only Thing You Take to Hell
Some people experience hell on earth because of circumstances beyond their control. Others create it through pride, resentment, dishonesty, unforgiveness, and division.In this episode, Dave Durand explores how our daily choices can becom...
How Narcissists Divide and Control You
Narcissists often follow a recognizable pattern: they deny, accuse, manipulate, and even weaponize apologies and forgiveness—all in an effort to divide and isolate their target. In this episode, Dave explains how these tactics work, why reasoni...
Three Types of Self Deception
Self-deception often begins with believing something simply because we want it to be true. Over time, those comforting stories can damage our performance, relationships, and ability to face reality.In this episode, Dave Durand examines t...
How to Repair Division at Home and at Work
Division can take root anywhere, from our homes to our workplaces. In this episode, Dave explains how sin damages relationships and why sincere repentance and forgiveness are essential to repairing them, restoring unity, and moving forward toge...
The Great Handoff: How to Know if Your Leadership Worked From Parenting to CEO
How do you know if your leadership truly worked? In this episode, Dave Durand explores “The Great Handoff,” the moments when parents and leaders discover whether they have prepared someone for the next stage of life. Drawing from his experience...
From the Vault: How to Build a Virtuous Culture | Episode 30
From the Vault: Episode 30 of The Dave Durand Show. Dave discusses how to build a virtuous workplace by hiring the right people, planning intentionally for the future, and creating a culture rooted in strong principles and effective le...
From the Vault: Building the Right Sales Strategy | Episode 29
From the Vault: Episode 29 of The Dave Durand Show. Dave breaks down the principles of building an effective sales strategy and answers listener questions, including whether a business partnership is the right path...
From the Vault: The Temperaments & Knowing Yourself | Episode 28
From the Vault: Episode 28 of The Dave Durand Show. Dave explores the four temperaments and the four cardinal virtues, explaining how understanding your natural strengths and weaknesses can help you grow as a leader while bringing out ...
From the Vault: How to Master Delegation | Episode 27
From the Vault: Episode 27 of The Dave Durand Show. Dave explores the art of delegation, how leaders can remain both confident and humble, and the important role the transcendentals play in effective leadership.
From the Vault: Keys to Building a Great Culture | Episode 26
From the Vault: Episode 26 of The Dave Durand Show. Dave shares the key principles behind building a strong organizational culture and why it serves as the foundation for long-term success. Plus, listener Q&A.
From the Vault: Time Management for Catholics | Episode 25
From the Vault: Episode 25 of The Dave Durand Show. Recorded shortly after Dave's marriage, this episode explored the importance of time management for Catholics and the distinction between simply doing more and becoming more. Dave sha...
From the Vault: How to Negotiate Effectively | Episode 24
From the Vault: Episode 24 of The Dave Durand Show. Dave and Nico discuss practical strategies for negotiating effectively in business, leadership, and everyday life. Dave also answers listener questions, including when leaders should ...
Fear: 3 Ways It Destroys You
In this episode, I explain three ways fear quietly undermines your leadership, decision-making, and relationships. While fear can sometimes trigger the right action, allowing it to become your primary motivation leads to poor judgment, injustic...
From the Vault: 5 Keys to Effective Meetings | Episode 23
From the Vault: Episode 23 of The Dave Durand Show. Dave outlines five practical keys to running more effective meetings and creating better outcomes for your team. He also answers listener questions in this week's Q&A segment.
Why Co-Ops Won't Save the World
In this episode, I examine the idea that worker co-ops offer a better alternative to traditional capitalism and explain why, despite good intentions, they have never become a widespread solution. We explore incentives, risk, human nature, and t...
From the Vault: Growing Pains We Must Embrace | Episode 22
From the Vault: Episode 22 of The Dave Durand Show. Growth always comes with challenges. In this episode, Dave discusses the growing pains we must embrace in order to develop as leaders, professionals, and individuals. Plus, listener Q...
The Connection Between Effort and Satisfaction
In this episode, I explore the relationship between effort and satisfaction, and why so many people feel unfulfilled despite wanting success. Whether you're leading a team or working toward your own goals, there is a direct connection between t...
From the Vault: The 7 Key Parts of Competency | Episode 21
From the Vault: Episode 21 of The Dave Durand Show. Dave breaks down the seven key components of competency and how they apply to both your professional and personal life. He also answers listener questions on leading effectively in an...
The Five levels of Productivity Discipline
In this episode, I break down the five levels of productivity discipline and explain why so many people struggle to turn potential into results. From failing to begin and quitting too early to sloppiness and perfectionism, each level reveals a ...
From the Vault: 6 Traits of Effective Leaders (Often Overlooked) | Episode 20
From the Vault: Episode 20 of The Dave Durand Show. Dave breaks down six often-overlooked traits of effective leaders, with a focus on the role of virtue—especially humility—in long-term success. He also answers li...
How Health Affects Personality w/ John Morales
Dave joins John Morales on Morning Air to discuss how health affects personality.
Are You a Good Person?
In this episode, I explore a question most people rarely stop to examine: Are you actually a good person?Drawing from Aristotle, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Catholic teaching, I explain why goodness is not something we define for ourselves. ...
