Durand on Demand

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 fastHow “majoring in the minors” kills momentumWhy shortcuts always catch up to youThe danger of self-deceit and ego in leadershipThe truth about the real work–reward relationshipWhether you’re growing a business, leading a team, or working on yourself, this episode will help you identify the blind spots holding you back — and replace them with habits that lead to lasting success.🎧 Listen now and start turning your intentions into achievements.

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 your life toward truth and purpose ✅ The difference between natural intelligence and how you actually develop it ✅ How “smarts” combine both wisdom and intelligence — and why pattern recognition is key ✅ The danger of bias (even Einstein fell into it) and how humility unlocks growth ✅ How to apply this in your daily life to make better decisions, lead well, and live with clarityBy the end, you’ll see why it’s not enough to be intelligent — you need wisdom to direct it and practical smarts to apply it.

In this episode of Durand on Demand, Dave Durand speaks to a collegiate women’s soccer team about the deeper truths behind sports psychology and peak performance.Performance isn’t just about raw ability — it’s shaped by relationships, mindset, and self-awareness. Dave unpacks how pride blinds athletes while humility — “precision truth about yourself” — fuels growth. He shares why bench players can be more valuable than starters, how relationships with coaches, teammates, and even family affect performance, and why psychological talent often matters more than physical skill.✅ What You’ll Learn:Why humility is the hidden talent that fuels championsHow relationships shape athletic and team performanceWhy pride and “my truth” distort growth and clarityHow bench players can play a critical role in winningWhy psychological talent separates long-term winners from the restWhether you’re an athlete or part of a team in business or life, this episode will show you how humility and clarity unlock true performance.

In this episode of Durand on Demand, Dave unpacks the most powerful force in the world: decision. Every part of life flows from the choices we make — but it’s not just the primary decisions (to take a job, get married, or start something) that matter. It’s the secondary decisions and recommitments that determine whether we thrive or fail.Recorded live, Dave illustrates this through the story of King David — a leader who chose comfort over adventure and fell into folly — and shows how the same dynamic plays out in our own lives. The path forward, he explains, lies in the virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.This talk also explores the universal desires of every human being — goodness, beauty, truth, and unity — and why denying truth or lowering standards leads to distortion and decline. At its core, this is a call to live a life of adventure, virtue, and reality.✅ What You’ll Learn:Why decision is the most powerful force in your lifeThe difference between primary and secondary decisionsWhy comfort leads to folly and adventure fosters growthHow prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance shape optimizationThe universal human desires: goodness, beauty, truth, and unityWhy rejecting objective truth destroys clarity and characterThis episode is both a wake-up call and a roadmap: choose adventure, embrace virtue, and ground yourself in truth.

In this episode of Durand on Demand, recorded live with a group of collegiate leaders, Dave takes a deeper dive into personality optimization—focusing on extraversion, agreeableness, and how the Big Five test really works.Forget the clichés like “listen twice as much as you speak.” Dave explains why communication depends on context, why extraversion isn’t an either/or label but a spectrum, and how your natural tendencies can be shaped by experiences.He also unpacks agreeableness: why being too agreeable leads to people-pleasing and lowered standards, while being too disagreeable creates conflict and isolation. The goal? Learning to optimize these traits at the center—where virtue and effectiveness meet.✅ What You’ll Learn:The real formula for balancing listening and speakingWhy extraversion is a spectrum, not a binaryHow past experiences can distort personality expressionThe dangers of excessive agreeableness (a.k.a. “suicidal philanthropy”)Why lowering standards always drags leadership downThis short but practical episode will help you see personality optimization in action—and why finding the right balance makes all the difference in leadership and life.

In this episode of Durand on Demand, Dave explains why one personality trait consistently outpaces talent, intellect, and even charisma as the leading indicator of long-term success: conscientiousness.Being conscientious doesn’t just mean being neat or organized — it’s about reliability, self-mastery, and the discipline to follow through. Dave unpacks how this trait impacts relationships, careers, and leadership, why it’s so difficult to be around people who lack it, and why those who choose conscientious behavior despite natural inclinations demonstrate the highest level of virtue.Along the way, he highlights the critical difference between making judgments and being judgmental, shows how empathy functions as a leadership “superpower,” and uses real-life examples (from temperaments to traffic jams) to illustrate how virtue transforms raw temperament into trustworthy leadership.✅ What You’ll Learn:Why conscientiousness is the #1 indicator of career and relationship successThe difference between judgment and judgmentalism in leadershipHow empathy helps you understand without excusing errorsWhy acting against your natural temperament is a mark of high virtueThe hidden motivators that drive conscientious people to actThis episode is both practical and challenging — a reminder that true success doesn’t come from talent alone, but from the discipline to be reliable, virtuous, and consistent.

In this episode of Durand on Demand, Dave challenges the way we think about potential. At first, being told you have potential feels like a compliment. But at some point, it becomes an insult — because potential is just unused ability. The real question is: what are you doing with it?Dave explains how to move from promise to performance through the discipline of personality optimization. Using the Big Five framework, he breaks down the first trait — Openness to Experience — and shows how both excess and deficiency hold you back.✅ What You’ll Learn:Why “potential” eventually stops being a complimentThe difference between unused ability and real growthHow optimizing personality unlocks opportunityThe role of Openness in shaping success and creativityWhy balance — not excess — is the true marker of optimizationThis short, high-impact episode delivers a wake-up call: potential without optimization is wasted. Listen now and learn how to maximize who you are.

UFC legend Bas Rutten has fought battles in the cage, on the streets, and inside his own mind. But his most important fight was spiritual.In this deeply personal conversation, Bas opens up about:🔑 His return to the Catholic faith after years of addiction and spiritual attacks🔑 The terrifying encounters that made him believe in the demonic🔑 How a conversation at a Las Vegas pool sparked his journey back to God🔑 The surprising impact of St. Thérèse of Lisieux on his conversion🔑 Losing 150,000 followers after publicly embracing his faith — and why he has no regretsThis isn’t just a story about religion — it’s about battling the darkness, reclaiming manhood, and finding purpose beyond the spotlight.🔔 Watch the full interview and subscribe for more conversations on leadership, faith, and becoming who you were meant to be.👉 Sign up for our weekly newsletter to Master the art of Influence https://leadinggiants.com/newsletter/Subscribe for new episodes every week! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@durandondemandDurand on Demand on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3w7KpY6Durand on Demand on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ODicPj

UFC Hall of Famer. Former King of Pancrase. World Champion. Street-fighting survivor turned disciplined warrior. In this powerful episode of Durand on Demand, Dave Durand sits down with legendary MMA fighter Bas Rutten to explore how the greatest victories happen before the fight begins — in your mind.Bas opens up about:- Overcoming childhood bullying through martial arts- Developing psychological strategies to beat opponents before the first punch- Tapping out three Navy SEALs back-to-back- Why staying calm in combat is more powerful than rage- The mental discipline behind his UFC and Pancrase reign- His Catholic faith, fatherhood, and fighting without ego- How failure (like losing to a submission) led to obsession, growth, and mastery- The voice in his head that told him how to winWhether you're in the cage, the boardroom, or your own daily battles, Bas shares wisdom that will challenge your mindset and sharpen your edge.

In this bold and truth-filled episode, Dave Durand breaks down the real reasons marriages unravel — and what it takes to rebuild them. From ego and selfishness to pride and pettiness, Dave pulls no punches as he exposes the silent killers of love and commitment. But this isn’t just about calling out the problems — it’s a roadmap for transformation.Whether you’re married, engaged, or preparing for love, you’ll walk away challenged and inspired to choose humility, magnanimity, and forgiveness — and most importantly, to move forward.Let’s go slay some dragons.