You.Next Podcast

Choosing to be patient and forgiving--not just to the needy but also the greedy, pushy, and rude-- is essential in our world. This is the road less traveled. Here is the path to knowing your greatest and strongest identity! This is a path for only the strongest and boldest among us. Today: I invite you to take this road. Let's go!!

In a world where all physical needs are perfectly met by machines, and all human interaction is forced through a funnel of technology, what would we be giving up? What risks are we willing to take in order to be truly human? Should you bother going into the office at work or just connect on video? This is Part III in a trilogy of episodes on technology, machines, and what makes us special. Connect on Twitter: http://twitter.com/johnrdurant

Reactions to the printing press in the 15th century were a lot like they were to the telegraph, telephone, radio, and Internet in later eras. Each generation, in varying degrees, mistakenly believes that previous ones were unquestionably stuck in a less enlightened past and that the current generation is, as evidenced by its own technological superiority, more civilized, illuminated, and morally superior. In this episode, we shatter this notion and localize where each of us can make REAL progress. I'm now publishing You.Next news on Twitter: www.twitter.com/johnrdurant 

Are we sure that we are living in unprecedented times? Are we certain that we are in a period of uncommon darkness and despair around the globe? What has Albert Einstein said that could help us sort this out? He did! But, no matter where you come down on this important question, the most important unprecedented part of our time is YOU! Listen to this episode and find a reason for more optimism.

Why give two seconds of your time and listen to someone whose ideas are flat out wrong, bad, and maybe what you would call categorically evil? Because there is something beautiful in that person. And by finding that, you'll find what is beautiful in you. Are you bold enough for the adventure? Yes you are! Join me!

The key to a more durably civilized society is not technology. It's YOU! It's people like you and me internally committing to being kinder and more generous, cheerful, patient, industrious, intelligent, and forgiving--especially toward those we believe to be our enemies. We look back at a brilliant essay from 1943 by Robert Hutchins, to help us find our way.

How many of us with all our same knowledge and experience, if transported back into a youthful body and lured by its power, would make many of the same mistakes? Do the grinding effects of aging save us from ourselves? We explore this against the backdrop of "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment" by Nathaniel Hawthorne in 1837.

We launch season 2 by seeing what we can learn from the 1950's version of "clickbait" and what happened when a fictitious newspaper publisher chose circulation over ethics in an episode the radio drama "Night Beat".

Christian's podcast (CollabTalk), articles, and speaking events as well as his work as a global alliances executive at AvePoint reveal a man who is a true expert in communication. We discuss how to balance remote and in-person collaboration and talk about music and the first gig we played together. You'll love this episode! Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

Dave Hirschbein leads dozens of skilled MMA fighters, some of them highly ranked in the UFC, via his company, MMA Gold, and he's also had a great career in tech. We talk about the value of preparation, the power of empathy, character, trust, and more. This episode will inspire you to fight with purpose in the octagons of life. Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

Josh Stephens, CTO of Elsewhere Partners and the host of the Capital Geek podcast, joins me! We discuss his youth in a remote corner of Arkansas, joining the Air Force, his passion for learning, and his love of technology. He's a remarkable, and you're going to learn a lot from him. Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

As promised, six Durant boys gather to talk about lessons learned from the You.Next Podcast so far, what it's like growing up with a mess of brothers, and then finish with a surprise topic. Enjoy! Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

John Peltonen joins the podcast for the second of our regular series, and we discuss the dynamics of how we make decisions, the unintended consequences of what we choose, and much more! Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

Gary Laney joins the podcast, and we discuss relationships, influence, and some of the lessons he has learned during his storied career and from the many successful people in his amazing network of leaders. This is an episode you will absolutely want to hear and share! Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

I return after surviving a nearly fatal incident where I was crushed by a car while in a bicycle lane. In this episode, I share the power of gratitude, the weightlessness of love, and read something I wrote: "Luck and Leaving Las Vegas". Please listen. Please share with everyone you know. It's important. Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

I am honored to be joined by Alex Cuevas, restauranteur, COO at Legwork, MMA athlete, and wise thinker. We talk about the process of personal "reinvention" and how to answer the need to constantly adapt and grow. Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

The tables turn again as Dre and I meet again to discuss the limits of human performance, the power of controlling our thoughts, and much more! Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

The enormously popular TikTok channel https://www.tiktok.com/@undergroundliving is where you'll find the Joan & Ruben Romero as they make a 1960's era bunker into the home of their dreams. Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

Professional communicator and technologist CEO of www.3sharp.com, John Peltonen, joins me in a discussion about the power of giving, being vulnerable, and moving past fears.  Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

The sudden loss of someone I worked with and liked very much led to this late-breaking episode in which I discuss the power of gratitude. Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

Razor-sharp thinker and CPO for OpsCompass, Gray Knowlton, and I volley our takes on things like: retaining attention, effort vs. talent, and being professionally agile.  Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

Googler, deep-thinker, and engaging leader, Dave Payne, and I give our takes on things like judgment, accepting reality on its own terms, and the gift of failure.  Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

Kevin Lancaster is an entrepreneur who shares thoughts about the sacrifices he made to build a successful company, his motivations, and how he has found new energy and focus as he dives into his current venture. Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

In part 2 (of 2) Haini Wolfgramm, bass player for Grammy-nominated and platinum record-selling The Jets, and I dig into what it's like to sign a major label deal, handling fame, and the excitement of their Las Vegas residency. Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

Haini Wolfgramm is the bass player for Grammy-nominated and platinum record-selling band, The Jets. In part 1 (of 2) we dig into his beginnings, the sacrifices made, and the band's current Las Vegas show. Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

Ryan is an entrepreneur with irrepressible optimism. We discuss Mongolia, the art of selling, family, and much more. Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

The tables turn in this episode as one Durant interviews another. We discuss the value of mistakes and measuring the risks we take. Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

Joe Emison is a technology entrepreneur and bold believer in people. He is the co-founder and CTO for Branch (www.ourbranch.com) We swap stories and lessons we've learned. You're going to love him. Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

Keaton Daniel is one of the best pole vaulters in the United States and was the youngest of 12 finalists in the recent Olympic trials. He shares many things he's learned from mentors in his ongoing quest to make history and break records.(https://bit.ly/3jnSo9n) Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

Ron Leavitt is President and co-founder of Capstone Capital (www.capstonecap.com). Learn from this humble man's story of going from hustling as a valet in Las Vegas to trusted wealth advisor. Pure inspiration! Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

Ruth Sleeter is the CIO at Sonos. Learn from what this cellist, athlete, and skilled executive leader has to say about finding a path to satisfaction and success in life. Please support our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.

Audrey Workman is a remarkable woman who is going to make a big impact in healthcare. Learn from her determination in the face of incredible adversity. Please support out our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.  

Rob is an innovator and the VP of IoT at Ericsson. He describes how he moves from driving submarines to a completely different career. Please check out our sponsors: http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.  

Bharat is a talented business creator and philanthropist. His primary venture right now is Pikup: www.trypikup.com. Our sponsors are http://www.saasalerts.com and http://www.csoadvisors.com.  

Dr. Humpherys is a research professor in the division of epidemiology at the Univ. of Utah School of Medicine. You're about to be inspired! Episode sponsor:  http://www.saasalerts.com. Mention You.Next and receive a free 60-day trial.

Recorded June 11 2021 - We launch the You.Next Podcast learning about resilience, determination, and trust from a talented young singer of 13 Crowns (Instagram, Youtube, TikTok), Tihane Wolfgramm. This episode sponsored by SaaS Alerts providing unified monitoring and alerting for core SaaS business applications. Mention the You.Next Podcast and receive a free 60-day trial. For articles and other works by John about leadership and management, go to www.johnrdurant.com. Copyright 2021 John R. Durant