The Dave Durand Show

In this episode, Dave digs deeply into how "Order" is achieved, and why answering God's call for your life can only be done within an ordered life. Dave and Nico also discuss tips and tricks for changing one's disordered behavior, and how leaders can foster the Good in others through prudence, prayer and good stewardship.  

This week Dave discusses the critical nature of integrity in the sales strategy of any sized organization, and also the importance of authority (ultimately the One authority). Dave also talks about business partnership varieties, scripture and how suffering would likely be diminished by living perfectly in line with His will. 

This week Dave holds court on these 7 brutal barriers to success. Hang-Ups, Failing to Execute, Falling Short, Over-Complicating, Fear, Defeatist Attitudes and Bad Energy. Leaders MUST overcome these to succeed in the ever-evolving landscape of business in the year of our Lord - 2024.

This week Dave explains how the 3 must-have traits of Leaders (Conviction, Agility, Humility) work together to skyrocket your performance, and why oftentimes being "nice" or niceness, isn't quite nice at all. 

This week, Dave dives into all the ways Leaders Complicate Things and How to Take Corrective Action, and finishes on What Emotions Need to be Regulated for Successful Leadership.

This week, Dave talks about Corporate Responsibility, Ethical Leadership, and how to balance the 6 spinning plates and more.

This week, Dave dives deep on several topics including how to interview & hire good people, what you should focus on when mapping out your future, and the ways to effectively build a virtuous workplace. 

Dave talks about building the right sales strategy in your business, whether or not you should start a partnership, and more.

This week, we dive into the 4 Temperaments, the 4 Cardinal virtues, and how to grow by identifying the areas where your temperament may fall short, while helping others become the best version of themselves as well. 

This week, Dave talks about the art of delegating, how to remain confident and humble as a leader, and the role of the transcendentals in leadership. 

Dave discusses the keys to building a great culture and answers some Q&A from listeners. 

Dave returns from his honeymoon and discusses the importance of time management for Catholics, and how being is more important than doing. 

This week, Dave and Nico discuss the ways to negotiate effectively. Dave answers some listener Q&A to include when to start delegating. 

This week Dave goes over the 5 keys to effective meetings and answers some listener Q&A. 

This week Dave dives into the topic Growing Pains we must embrace. Afterwards, we dive into some Q&A. 

This week, Dave goes over the 7 key parts of competency, which can be applied to work life and personal life as well. We went over a few questions from our listeners including how to become an effective leader in today's rapidly changing AI-driven world, and what type of business to start in today's world for future growth opportunities. Tune in!

This week, Dave discusses the common traits of effective leaders that are often overlooked. During the discussion, Dave and Nico discuss the importance of building virtue, specifically humility. Dave answers a few listener questions including whether or not it is morally permissible to take on debt to build a business. 

This week, Dave dives into a topic that was discussed on Morning Air: How to Negotiate Effectively. This can be applied to raising kids, in sales, and in leading a team. Then we share a snippet from our Q&A from the live seminar we conducted: Scale to Freedom. If you have any questions for Dave, send them to dave@leadinggiants.com.

This week, Dave discusses 5 leadership styles and how/when to use them. Dave also answers a few questions from our audience, which include saints that inspire him as a business leader. 

This week Dave and Nico discuss the 7 Virtues of being a good communicator and answer a few questions from our audiences on how to scale their businesses. Send questions into Dave, at dave@leadinggiants.com. 

This week Dave discusses common mistakes that organizations make, how to discern if your organization is making them, and how to correct them. We go over a few questions from listeners at different points in their careers and talk about maximizing opportunities, and keeping order and motivation in life.

This week Dave discusses different forms of feedback, how to apply it, and how to discern the source. We also go over a few questions from our listeners ranging from whether or not you should use settlement funds to start a business, to how to apply the virtues in your work environment or business. 

On this week's episode, Dave interviews Mark Middendorf, President of Ave Maria University and founder of Lighthouse Catholic Media. They discuss what it means to be a ferocious leader, while staying true to Catholic principles. Dave also discusses ways to stay motivated and motivate orders, and answers some questions from our listeners.

This week we go over the 5 Mental Blockers that cause Leaders and Entrepreneurs to fail. Dave also answers some questions from our listeners. 

In this episode, Dave gives 5 practical ways to encourage others, in your home, at work or in your business. We share a second part of the speech he gave to students at Ave Maria University and answer some listener Q&A. Send questions to Dave at Dave@leadinggiants.com!

In this episode of the Dave Durand Show, Dave breaks down the 4 ways to become "unfireable." We share a segment of a speech Dave gave to Ave Maria University students on how to conquer the world without losing your soul. Finally, Dave answers some listener Q&A! Don't forget to send your questions to dave@leadinggiants.com.

This week, Dave shares a speech he gave to a Catholic high school's entrepreneur & investment club on principles that can be applied at any age. He addresses a few questions from our audience and then provides an insight on whether starting a business with a partner or solo is a good idea. 

Today we discuss the biggest career mistakes people make and how to prevent them. It's not too late to pivot, so stick around for some great pointers. In addition, we have Matthew Kelly, best-selling author, speaker and founder of Dynamic Catholic Institute. Matthew shares about the importance of silence, and how his faith fuels his journey in his family, business and ministry. 

Dr. Sean O'Mara joins us for this week's episode of the Dave Durand Show. Dave touches on the 7 Subconscious ways we either attract, or repel others, and why this is important in our own lives of evangelization. Dr. O'Mara is a world-renowned expert on chronic illness, and more importantly how to prevent it or cure it. He shares a bit about his faith journey, and why it integrates so well with his vocation as a physician. We hope you enjoy this week's episode of Durand on Demand!

This week, Dave interviews Allen Webb, who held the American National record for the fastest mile from July of 2007 to September of 2023. Allen shares about his biggest race of all, the race towards heaven, and how his faith found him after all of the awards and accolades had left him unfulfilled. Dave also talks about the 7 Traits of Long-Term Performers, and answers our listeners' questions on this episode of the Dave Durand Show. 

This week, Dave interviewed former Navy Seal and Entrepreneur Sam Blair. Sam dives into his faith-life, discussing the various ways God has called him to step up to new challenges. Dave also discusses common excuses and how to get past them, alongside a Q&A segment touching on topics such as self-help and "spinning your tires." You don't want to miss this!

This week, Dave discusses a pressing topic: can you be both a socialist and an entrepreneur? The answer has stirred some controversy online. Dave provides both insights from his experiences as well as from Church documents on the matter. Dave answered some listener questions this week to include how to re-enter the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom, how to scale your part-time business and more.

This week, Dave goes over the 7 forks in the road that leaders face. He invites his friend and colleague Kevin O'Bryant, CEO of Best Version Media, to answer some questions regarding leadership, his faith, and the importance of fatherhood. Dave also answers listener questions that include dealing with a recent demotion and a small business vendor issue.   

Dave discusses the 3 main inhibitors to success, interviews Tom Monaghan on the pivotal faith moment that inspired him to start Ave Maria University, and answers listener Q&A. 

This week, Dave chats with Matthew Pinto, founder and President Emeritus of Ascension Press. They discuss the importance of being able to pivot and tracking your numbers when running a non-profit, which can apply to any organization. Dave breaks down the importance of pushing past your potential through intense and precise work coupled with "intense" rest. Dave also answers two important questions from our listeners on working with difficult co-workers and the importance of protecting your culture when a high performer is affecting morale. 

On this week's episode, Dave interviews Mark Middendorf, President of Ave Maria University and founder of Lighthouse Catholic Media. They discuss what it means to be a ferocious leader, while staying true to Catholic principles. Dave also discusses ways to stay motivated and motivate orders, and answers some questions from our listeners. 

In this inaugural episode of the Dave Durand show, Dave talks about the foundation of becoming a leading giant, to lead your team or in your workplace, and has a conversation with Denzil Samuels, a tech executive, and how he lives out his Catholic faith daily at work and home. Dave also answers some of our long-time listeners' questions on how to become a better public speaker and what are the ways to discern making the leap from employee to entrepreneur. If you have any questions for Dave, please reach out directly: dave@leadinggiants.com