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 the practical realities of starting and growing organizations.

I also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of both co-ops and capitalism, why systems must account for human nature, and how Christian principles should guide the way we approach work, ownership, and serving others. 

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&A.

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 the effort you put in and the satisfaction you experience.

I explain why leaders should focus on creating meaningful measures of progress, how effort leads to fulfillment long before the final reward arrives, and why learning to recognize daily progress can make you both more productive and more satisfied. 

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 AI-driven world and identifying business opportunities positioned for future growth.

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 different obstacle that prevents people from accomplishing meaningful work.

I also explain how true productivity requires both quality and deadlines, and why reaching your potential depends on consistently getting things done the right way and on time.

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 listener questions, including whether it is morally permissible to take on debt to build a business.

Dave joins John Morales on Morning Air to discuss how health affects personality.

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. A thing is good when it fulfills the purpose for which it was created. The same is true for us.

We discuss what it means to be a good employee, spouse, parent, and ultimately a good person—and why aligning our lives with God's will is the only way to understand true goodness.

From the Vault: Episode 19 of The Dave Durand Show. Dave shares seven keys to effective negotiation and how these principles apply across leadership, sales, and even parenting. This episode also includes a segment from a live Q&A at the Scale to Freedom seminar.

Dave joins John Morales on Morning Air to share 6 tips on how you can simplify and become your best.