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513: 9-Figure Founder and E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year on How to Be Successful

Dec 30, 2024

Join Dave Durand, a nine-figure founder and acclaimed author, as he shares invaluable insights from his journey in building and scaling businesses. He emphasizes embracing life as an adventure, advocating for a shift in hiring and interview strategies to foster authenticity. Dave discusses the importance of cultivating a strong organizational culture, and balancing personal responsibilities with professional success. He also explores the joys of parenthood and the value of continuous self-improvement through disciplined actions.

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Quick takeaways

Embracing life as an adventure fosters a growth mindset, enabling individuals to learn from mistakes rather than fear them.

A strong organizational culture surpasses strategy in importance, driving employee engagement and adaptability in times of technological change.

Continuous personal development, through daily incremental improvements, is essential for success in navigating life's complexities and challenges.

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Embracing Adventure in Life

The decision to live life as an adventure is pivotal for personal growth and success. Embracing mistakes as part of the journey cultivates resilience and learning, rather than fearing failure. This mindset shift allows individuals to focus on what serves the greater good instead of merely seeking validation for being right. By adopting this adventurous outlook, people can foster innovation in their personal and professional lives.

Intro

2min

Embracing Life's Journey and Organizational Culture

18min

Rethinking Interview Strategies

19min

Embracing Life's Challenges: The Case Against Overprotective Parenting

5min

Mastering Prioritization for Success

7min

Embracing Parenthood: The Joys of Early Decision-Making

2min

The Power of Consistent Self-Improvement

3min

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 513, an interview with the author of Leading Giants: A Leader's Guide to Maximum Influence, Dave Durand.

In this episode, Dave explains his decision to approach life as an adventure, without fearing mistakes and prioritizing the best ideas over being right. He talks about building successful organizations by creating the right culture, hiring for values and cultural fit, and adapting to technological changes. He shares how he balances personal and professional responsibilities, advising us to maintain order in life and strive for continuous improvement.

Dave Durand is a 9-figure founder. He has built and sold multiple businesses which have collectively done over one billion dollars in sales in industries including media, digital services, and leadership training. He has been named Most Respected CEO three times by Glassdoor and Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.

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