Durand on Demand

In this episode, I explain why your interior life determines everything, your leadership, your work, and your family life. I also announce that I’m releasing a full YouTube playlist of leadership and influence videos that were previously part of paid programs, now available for free. As the channel continues to mature, we’re going deeper, especially as we approach Lent.

From the Vault: Episode 4 of The Dave Durand Show . Dave breaks down the key inhibitors of success—what quietly holds leaders back and how to overcome them. He also sits down with Tom Monaghan to discuss the pivotal faith moment that inspired the founding of Ave Maria University. Plus, Dave answers listener questions in this week’s Q&A segment.

Dave Joins John Morales on Relevant Radio's Morning Air to discuss the causes and cures for anxiety.

If heaven isn’t your motive, what is? In this episode, I talk about the reward you’re really working toward. Most people build their lives around success, security, influence, or comfort. None of those are wrong, but none of them are enough. When the wrong reward becomes your motive, it eventually owns you. There is only one motive that frees you while you pursue excellence. And if you get this wr...

From the Vault: Episode 3 of The Dave Durand Show . Dave sits down with Matthew Pinto—founder and President Emeritus of Ascension Press—to talk about leadership inside mission-driven organizations and why the ability to pivot (and track your numbers) matters in any business. Dave also breaks down how to push past your potential through intense, precise work paired with truly intentional rest. Plus...

Dave Durand joins John Morales on Relevant Radio’s Morning Air to discuss the levels of Pride.

From the Vault: Episode 2 of The Dave Durand Show . Dave sits down with Mark Middendorf—President of Ave Maria University and founder of Lighthouse Catholic Media—to discuss what it means to be a ferocious leader while staying rooted in Catholic principles. Dave also shares practical ways to stay motivated, lead with conviction, and motivate others, then wraps up with answers to listener questions...

From the Vault: Episode 1 of The Dave Durand Show . Dave kicks off the series by laying the foundation of what it means to become a “Leading Giant” in your workplace and leadership. He’s joined by tech executive Denzil Samuels for a powerful conversation on living out the Catholic faith at work and at home. Plus, Dave answers listener questions on becoming a better public speaker and discerning wh...

Dave Durand joins John Morales on Relevant Radio’s Morning Air to discuss the importance of focus and virtue.

In this short episode, I talk about what personal growth really is: the quiet “evolution” of the heart. We’ll look at sincerity, the subtle pride that hides in everyday life, and why greatness on earth means nothing if it isn’t aimed toward heaven.

In this episode, I talk about the tension every serious person eventually faces: how to hold high standards without becoming judgmental, harsh, or hypocritical. We all know that high standards matter. They shape quality, integrity, and growth. But when standards aren’t anchored in humility, they start to break relationships — at home, at work, and within ourselves. I walk through the difference be...

We all know the value of high standards. They matter at work, at home, and in leadership. But there’s a tension most people never resolve: when standards are high and humility is low, relationships break down, trust erodes, and hypocrisy creeps in. In this episode, I walk through why aiming high is essential—and why it fails without humility anchoring it. I talk about the difference between health...

In this episode, I talk about standards — not the kind we talk about casually, but the kind that actually shape who we become. We admire professionals, elite performers, and great leaders because they live by standards most people won’t hold themselves to. They don’t just think big — they live disciplined, intentional lives. But here’s the deeper question:  If we’re willing to raise our standards...

This episode is about leadership at home. I walk through five foundational practices that help men lead their families with clarity, unity, and purpose—whether you’re a husband, a father, or preparing to be one. We talk about the importance of daily blessing, routine prayer, regular confession, educating your family the right way, and being truly present with the people you love. These aren’t abst...

This week, I’m talking about one of the biggest factors that determines whether teams, marriages, families, and friendships stay strong or quietly fall apart: how we see each other. Most relationships don’t break because someone did something terrible. They break because of misperceptions , unfair assumptions, and the slow erosion of unity. When we magnify each other’s flaws, assign motives that a...

This week’s episode is intentionally brief — a quick message I recorded while walking on the beach. It felt like the perfect setting to talk about something most people get wrong: leisure. Not vacation. Not burnout recovery.   Leisure — the kind that actually recreates you. In this short reflection, I explain why God built rhythm into creation, how real leisure works, and why you can’t truly rest...

In this episode, I’m talking directly to men—especially younger men—about what truly matters and how to order your life so you can build something that lasts. I walk through the real priorities of a man’s life: getting to heaven through faith in Jesus Christ, embracing God’s plan for marriage and family, and becoming excellent in your vocation so you can lead and provide well. I also break down th...

In this mini Thanksgiving episode, I take a deeper look at gratitude — not as a mood or a feeling, but as a virtue that shapes your entire life. Most people wait to “feel grateful” before they practice gratitude. But that’s backward. Gratitude is a choice , a discipline , and one of the most reliable ways to build joy, resilience, and long-term success. I break down how gratitude interacts with th...

Most people chase success. Few know how to keep it. In this week’s episode, Dave unpacks what separates short-term achievement from long-term greatness — and why true success doesn’t fade when it’s built on the right foundation. Drawing from years of coaching leaders and entrepreneurs, he reveals the two keys to staying successful forever: order and truth . Order creates peace. Truth sustains grow...

Everyone makes excuses — but few people understand why. In this week’s episode, I break down the real reasons we justify, delay, or distort the truth when life gets hard — and how to stop doing it. From laziness and shortcuts to pride and self-deception, excuses are never just words. They reveal the gaps in our character. You’ll learn how to spot the five root causes of excuses — and how the four...

When your personal life is in chaos, your professional life can’t stay immune.  In this week’s episode, I explore how the peace (or tension) in your home directly affects your focus, clarity, and performance at work. I'll dive into how emotional tone, self-control, and humility shape relationships — and why learning to lead well at home is the foundation for leading well anywhere. 🧭 What I C...

In this episode of Durand on Demand, Dave breaks down one of the most overlooked leadership skills: credibility. You don’t earn influence just because you have authority — you earn it because people believe you. Whether you’re leading a team, building a marriage, or trying to close a sale, credibility determines whether people listen, follow, or tune you out. In this conversation, Dave reveals:  ...

This week, I’m diving into four subtle behaviors that quietly destroy relationships — not just marriages, but friendships, partnerships, and teams. Comparison. Passive aggressiveness. Withholding kindness. Flirtatious subtleties. They all seem small, but over time they corrode trust, respect, and intimacy. In this episode, I unpack how each of these habits starts, why they’re so destructive, and h...

In this episode of Durand on Demand , Dave breaks down the five hidden forces that derail success — in business, leadership, and everyday life. Drawing from decades of experience coaching entrepreneurs and building companies, Dave explains why so many people start strong but never finish — and how to fix it. What you’ll learn: Why excitement without purpose burns out fast How “majoring in the mino...

In this episode of Durand on Demand , Dave breaks down three qualities everyone wants — wisdom, intelligence, and smarts — and shows how they’re similar, how they’re different, and how you can grow in each. Too often people settle for raw IQ or quick wit, but miss the deeper grounding of wisdom. Without it, even the brightest minds can lose their way. I’ll share: ✅ Why wisdom begins with ordering...