The Next Interview Show

You’ve built a strong team—but somehow everything still runs through you. In this solo episode, Doland White breaks down the leadership trap that turns high-performing teams into dependent ones—and how to fix it using a people-first operating system grounded in trust, communication, and accountability. This episode is for leaders who feel stuck in constant activity but aren’t seeing results. If you’re managing more than leading—or your team is waiting on you to move forward—this conversation will challenge how you think about execution, autonomy, and leadership systems. Key Insights & Strategies: • Identify the 5-step “spiral of death” that kills team ownership • Shift from doing to leading using a simple 3-domain self-check • Apply the Empowerment Operating System to rebuild trust and execution • Focus on one leadership domain at a time for real traction Q: How do I know if I’m the bottleneck? A: If decisions, progress, and ownership consistently depend on you, you are. Q: What creates empowered teams? A: Trust, communication, growth, and accountability working together as a system. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 12:30 Spiral of Death 26:00 4 Leadership Domains 34:30 How to Apply Follow, subscribe, and share to grow your leadership impact. Guest: Doland White, Host Website: dolandwhite.com The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White #Leadership #ExecutiveCoaching #TeamSuccess #LeadershipDevelopment #Empowerment #Accountability #BusinessStrategy #HighPerformingTeams #LeadershipMindset #TrustInLeadership

Lisa A. Riegel joins the conversation to break down one of the biggest leadership challenges: why change doesn’t stick. Drawing on neuroscience and real-world leadership experience, she reveals what’s actually happening beneath the surface when teams resist—and how trust, clarity, and behavior shape performance. If you’re a leader trying to drive results without burning out your team, this episode gives you a new lens. This isn’t about pushing harder—it’s about leading smarter, understanding how the brain responds under pressure, and building systems that support real execution. Key Insights & Strategies: • Build trust through consistency—one broken signal starts erosion • Recognize fear triggers before they disrupt performance • Replace motivation tactics with systems that drive commitment • Lead behavior change by reducing cognitive overload Q&A • Why do teams resist change? → Because their brain perceives threat, not opportunity • How do leaders build trust fast? → Through reliability, clarity, and consistency • What breaks trust? → One repeated inconsistency Timestamps • 0:00 – Lisa’s journey • 18:00 – Brain science of fear • 30:00 – Trust breakdown • 40:00 – Leadership tools Follow, subscribe, and share if you’re committed to building empowered teams. Guest: Lisa A. Riegel Author: NeuroWell Website: https://www.epinstitute.net/ Host: The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White Lead With Confidence®: https://a.co/d/0hqSy7LA

Sabrina Parsons, CEO of Palo Alto Software, joins the conversation to unpack one of the biggest leadership tensions: how to build a culture of trust without sacrificing accountability. This episode goes beyond theory into real leadership decisions—what works, what breaks, and what leaders often miss. If you’re a Director, VP, or CEO navigating growth, team performance, or decision-making under pressure, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership, communication, and execution. Key Insights: • Planning isn’t about being right—it’s about creating data to make better decisions • Culture must be lived daily, not defined once • Autonomy works only when paired with clarity and accountability • Data and transparency are the foundation of trust Q: How do leaders build trust without micromanaging? A: By aligning clear goals with autonomy and transparency. Q: Why does culture fail in companies? A: Leaders don’t consistently model the behaviors they expect. Timestamps: 00:00 Journey | 18:00 Culture + KPIs | 36:00 Trust + Accountability | 44:00 AI & Leadership Guest: Sabrina Parsons, CEO, Palo Alto Software Website: https://www.liveplan.com Host: Doland White, executive coach and author of Lead With Confidence. The Next Interview delivers insights to empower leaders and accelerate growth. Get your copy of LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE at www.dolandwhite.com Follow, subscribe, and share for more leadership insights. #Leadership #ExecutiveCoaching #TeamSuccess #Trust #Accountability #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessStrategy #Empowerment #Innovation #LeadWithConfidence

Lisa Woodruff, founder of Organize 365 and author of Escaping Quicksand, joins Doland White to tackle a challenge most leaders ignore—what happens at home is impacting how you lead at work. This conversation exposes the hidden systems (or lack of them) that quietly drain your time, energy, and decision-making capacity. If you’re a leader juggling growth, team performance, and personal responsibility, this episode will shift how you think about control, clarity, and execution. It’s not about doing more—it’s about leading differently. • Shift from reacting to tasks → designing systems that scale your time • Identify and eliminate the invisible workload draining your capacity • Replace daily overwhelm with structured weekly decision-making Q: Why do leaders feel overwhelmed even when they’re successful? A: Because they’re operating without systems in their personal life. Q: How do you regain control quickly? A: Centralize decisions into a weekly planning system. Q: What’s the real leadership failure? A: Trying to do everything instead of prioritizing outcomes. Timestamps: 00:00 Work-life myth 08:30 Leading vs doing 18:45 Why we stay stuck 29:10 Systems that fix it Follow, subscribe, and share to empower more leaders. Guest: Lisa Woodruff Founder, Organize 365 Podcast: Organize 365 Website: https://organize365.com/ Book: Escaping Quicksand The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White…

Most leaders say they value relationships—but when growth starts, trust often gets replaced by speed, volume, and pressure. In this episode, Kevin Goodwin, Partner at Warroom Operations and Co-Founder of Optigrowth AI, shares how leaders can scale without losing the human element that drives real results. This conversation is for leaders who feel the tension between growth and control. If you’re building a team, scaling operations, or trying to create predictable performance, this episode will challenge how you think about systems, trust, and execution. Key Insights & Strategies: • Build systems that reinforce trust—not replace it • Use financial clarity to guide decisions and protect margins • Create repeatable processes that eliminate guesswork • Scale relationships through structure, not effort Q: How do you scale trust in a business? A: By creating systems that ensure consistency and transparency across every interaction. Q: Why do most leaders struggle with growth? A: Because they rely on effort instead of building repeatable systems. Q: What’s the biggest mistake in scaling? A: Ignoring financial visibility and operating without clear guardrails. Timestamps: 00:00 Scaling vs Trust 22:00 Rebuilding after loss 34:00 Systems and margins 48:00 AI and growth engines Follow, subscribe, and share to help more leaders build empowered teams. Guest: Kevin Goodwin Partner – Warroom Operations Co-Founder & CBO – Optigrowth AI LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-goodwin-ai/ Website: https://www.warroomoperations.com/ Host: The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy. Each episode delivers practical insights, powerful stories, and bold conversations designed to help leaders empower their teams, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence. #Leadership #ExecutiveCoaching #TeamSuccess #Trust #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #Strategy #Innovation #Empowerment #Scaling

Rick Snyder, CEO of Invisible Edge, joins Doland White to tackle a growing leadership gap: the loss of intuition in a data-driven world. As leaders lean harder into AI, many are unknowingly disconnecting from the very signals that drive trust, communication, and team performance. If you’re a leader responsible for decisions, people, and outcomes, this conversation will challenge how you think about strategy, communication, and execution. It’s not about rejecting data—it’s about integrating intuition to lead with clarity and confidence. • Learn how to separate signal from noise in high-pressure decisions • Understand the 3 levels of listening and why most leaders miss the mark • Discover how to read non-verbal cues that impact team success Q: How do leaders trust their intuition again? A: By slowing down, increasing awareness, and validating signals through action. Q: What’s the biggest leadership mistake with AI? A: Outsourcing thinking instead of using it as a tool to enhance judgment. Q: How do you read a room effectively? A: Pay attention to tone, hesitation, and what isn’t being said. ⏱️ 05:30 — Intuition defined ⏱️ 14:20 — Levels of listening ⏱️ 24:10 — AI vs intuition ⏱️ 35:00 — Taking action Follow, subscribe, and share this episode to bring more leaders into action. Rick Snyder — CEO, Invisible Edge Website: https://invisible-edgellc.com/read-the-room-lead-the-room/ Program: Read the Room, Lead the Room For those who didn't want to go deeper into this conversation, check out Invisible Edge's course Read the Room, Lead the Room to unpack the hidden group dynamics on your teams and with customers! The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy. Each episode delivers practical insights, powerful stories, and bold conversations designed to help leaders empower their teams, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence.

AI is moving fast—but most leaders are still trying to figure out what to do with it. In this conversation, Lena Skliarova Mordvinova breaks down the real tension: how to use AI to accelerate growth without losing trust, clarity, or control inside your organization. This episode is for leaders navigating uncertainty—those who want to leverage AI for better decision-making, stronger communication, and real team performance without creating confusion or dependency. Key insights: • AI is a multiplier—it amplifies both wisdom and mistakes • Over-optimizing one area of the business can break the entire system • Trust in AI must be earned through transparency and validation Q: Can leaders rely on AI for decisions? A: Only when paired with human judgment and experience. Q: Why do AI-driven teams struggle with trust? A: Because leaders fail to explain how decisions are made. Q: What’s the biggest leadership risk with AI? A: Losing knowledge transfer and real-world experience. Timestamps: 02:30 Lena’s journey into AI 12:00 Personalization and the future of business 21:30 AI vs human judgment 34:00 Trust and leadership risk Follow, subscribe, and share for more leadership insights. Guest: Lena Skliarova Mordvinova AI Strategist | Co-Founder & CTO | CEO, Perseverance Accelerator Meet Lena: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hskliarovamordvinova/ CEO: Perseverance The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White—executive coach, former COO and CEO, and author of Lead With Confidence. Known as “The Empowerment Guy,” Doland has spent over 40 years building and leading organizations, helping leaders eliminate bottlenecks, build trust-driven teams, and create systems that drive real results. Each episode is built for leaders who are serious about growth. This isn’t about theory or entertainment—it’s about execution. Through real conversations with experienced leaders, founders, and operators, Doland brings forward the insights, strategies, and mindset shifts that help you lead with clarity, move faster, and build empowered teams that perform. If you’re ready to think differently, act decisively, and lead with confidence—you’re in the right place.

Most leaders are rushing into AI—but few are leading it well. In this episode, Joel Salinas breaks down why AI adoption is failing inside organizations and how leaders can implement it without losing trust, clarity, or performance. If you’re a Director, VP, or executive trying to figure out how AI fits into your strategy, this conversation gives you a clear path forward. It’s not about tools—it’s about leadership, decision-making, and execution. Key insights: • AI should execute ideas—not replace leadership thinking • Without guardrails, AI creates confusion and inconsistent outcomes • Most failures come from poor strategy, not poor technology • Your differentiation comes from your thinking—not AI output Q: Why do most AI initiatives fail? A: Leaders skip strategy and treat AI like a shortcut instead of a system. Q: How should leaders use AI effectively? A: Start with clear thinking, then use AI to accelerate execution. Q: What’s the risk of overusing AI? A: You lose your voice, your edge, and your leadership identity. Timestamps: 00:00 Joel’s journey 06:00 AI adoption mistakes 14:00 Why AI fails 22:00 Human vs machine thinking Follow, subscribe, and share to stay sharp as a leader. Guest: Joel Salinas Strategic AI Leadership Coach Substack: https://substack.com/@leadershipinchange10 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leadership-in-change-with-ai-podcast/id1884921599 Website: https://jsalinas.org/ The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy. Each episode delivers practical insights, powerful stories, and bold conversations designed to help leaders empower their teams, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence.

Most leaders think they need more tactics. Maeve Ferguson makes the case that what they really need is infrastructure. In this conversation, she breaks down how founders turn expertise into systems that build trust, improve communication, and drive team success. This episode is for leaders who feel stuck in the middle of everything—decision-making, delivery, messaging, and growth. If you want more autonomy inside your company without losing control, this conversation will sharpen your strategy. • Build clear KPI visibility before you try to scale. • Codify your intellectual property so your expertise works without you. • Use diagnostic tools to qualify leads and reveal real business gaps. • Let AI support smarter execution, not just more noise. Q: How do leaders stop being the bottleneck? A: By building systems and structure that remove constant founder dependency. Q: What is codified IP? A: It is your expertise turned into a clear framework, method, or asset. Q: Why do diagnostics matter? A: They turn insight into positioning, lead quality, and better decisions. Timestamps: 00:00 background and infrastructure; 06:30 founder bottlenecks; 15:00 codifying IP; 24:00 diagnostics and data. Follow, subscribe, and comment for more leadership insights. Guest: Maeve Ferguson, business strategist focused on turning IP into diagnostic lead-generation assets. Website: maeveferguson.com | LinkedIn: Maeve Ferguson. The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy. Each episode delivers practical insights, powerful stories, and bold conversations designed to help leaders empower their teams, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence.

Leadership often focuses on strategy, execution, and performance. But what if the real breakthrough starts with the leader themselves? In this episode of The Next Interview, Doland White sits down with Curtis McCullom, human potential coach and founder of Bespoke Human Potential Coaching. Curtis shares how his L.G.E.T. Mindset — Learn, Grow, Expand, Transform — helps leaders address the internal barriers that limit trust, communication, and team performance. This conversation is especially relevant for executives who feel pressure to appear strong while quietly carrying the weight of leadership. Curtis explains why pretending everything is fine can slow growth—and why authentic self-leadership builds stronger organizations. Key insights leaders will take away: • Why leadership transformation starts with fixing internal belief systems • How subconscious habits drive 95% of leadership behavior • The power of asking one more question to deepen trust and communication Leadership FAQ Q: Why do leaders struggle with vulnerability? A: Many leaders fear appearing weak, but authenticity actually strengthens trust. Q: What is the L.G.E.T. mindset? A: A framework that helps leaders learn, grow, expand awareness, and transform their leadership. Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 11:30 Leadership authenticity 26:10 The L.G.E.T. mindset 40:00 Building trust through communication Follow, subscribe, and share this episode with a leader who is committed to real growth. Guest Curtis McCullom Founder – Bespoke Human Potential Coaching; https://www.bespokehumanpotentialcoaching.com/ Podcast: The L.G.E.T. Mindset Host The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy.

Reed Nyffeler, Founder & CEO of Signal, joins me for a bold conversation about what leadership really looks like when you’re scaling trust across 650+ franchise locations. At the heart of this episode is one tension every executive faces: how do you empower people without losing control? This episode is for Directors, VPs, and CEOs who want stronger execution without micromanagement. If you’re building teams, expanding strategy, or navigating growth, this conversation will sharpen your leadership lens. You’ll hear: • Why authenticity builds trust faster than authority • How consistency becomes a leader’s competitive advantage • The boundary model for expanding autonomy without chaos • Why perspective—not skill—is often the real barrier to growth Q: How do leaders scale trust across large organizations? A: Through authenticity and disciplined consistency. Q: When should autonomy expand? A: When performance proves readiness within existing boundaries. Q: What breaks trust fastest? A: Inconsistency between what you say and what you do. Key Moments: 03:15 Entrepreneurial beginnings 22:10 Leading franchise owners vs employees 40:25 Authenticity and trust 46:10 Expanding autonomy Download this week’s leadership asset: THE EMPOWERMENT BLUEPRINT https://dolandwhite.com/#ebt Follow, subscribe, and share this episode with a leader ready to grow. Guest: Reed Nyffeler Founder & CEO, Signal Website: https://www.teamsignal.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reednyffeler/ The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy. Each episode delivers practical insights, powerful stories, and bold conversations designed to help leaders empower their teams, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence.

David Howe brings a rare combination of leadership experience to this conversation—thirty years in the U.S. Army, including Special Forces, and three decades in senior roles within Fortune 100 organizations. But the real focus of this episode isn’t resume—it’s infrastructure. Specifically, why life planning is the missing foundation in executive leadership. If you’re leading at the Director, VP, or C-suite level, this conversation challenges you to examine whether your professional strategy is anchored to personal clarity—or simply reacting to momentum. David shares how disciplined planning, vision alignment, and purpose-driven leadership strengthen trust, autonomy, and long-term team success. Key Insights & Strategies: • Strategic leaders plan their lives with the same rigor as their businesses. • Personal clarity reduces reactive leadership. • Alignment between life goals and corporate goals increases engagement and performance. Mini Q&A Why do leaders burn out despite success? Because achievement without alignment eventually erodes purpose. How can executives create long-term clarity? Through structured life planning tied to vision and values. What drives sustainable leadership performance? Discipline, vision, and accountability anchored in purpose. Timestamps 00:00 Military discipline 15:10 Life planning foundation 23:30 Corporate integration 41:20 Planning principle Follow, subscribe, and comment for more leadership and executive strategy insights. This Week’s Sponsor Design the Life of Your Dreams and Your Teams https://courses.kenrusk.com/offers/o2s4kYm8?coupon_code=TNI Guest Contact David Howe Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.kenrusk.com/ Phone: 847-323-4199 Foundation: https://www.veteransuccess.org/ gcsrnggv

Customer experience isn’t a department—it’s a leadership system. In this episode, Doland White sits down with Wes Dudley, Senior Vice President of Customer Experience at Broad River Retail, to unpack how trust, transparency, and accountability drive real performance. If you lead teams in high-pressure environments, this conversation will challenge how you think about culture and execution. This episode is for Directors, VPs, SVPs, and CEOs who want stronger team success without micromanagement. Wes shares how identity, communication, and disciplined strategy elevate customer outcomes and internal engagement at the same time. • Build trust through consistent listening forums and direct leadership access • Use team identity (CX All-Stars) to create ownership and autonomy • Pair accountability with coaching to grow next-level leaders • Keep AI human-centered to enhance—not replace—customer connection Q: How do you build trust in large CX teams? A: Create structured access points where employees feel heard and supported. Q: How do leaders prevent burnout in customer-facing roles? A: Balance standards with coaching and development. Q: What makes customer experience strategic? A: It reflects leadership clarity and cultural discipline. Timestamps: 03:00 Journey & Retail Leadership Roots 09:00 Trust Through Roundtables 17:00 CX All-Stars Culture Model 24:00 AI, Accountability & Human-Centered Leadership Follow, subscribe, and comment for more leadership insights. Guest: Wes Dudley, SVP Customer Experience, Broad River Retail The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy. Each episode delivers practical insights, powerful stories, and bold conversations designed to help leaders empower their teams, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence.

How do leaders build trust under pressure? Jenn Greenhut shares leadership lessons on trust, accountability, and self-leadership when it matters most. Jenn Greenhut joins The Next Interview for a powerful conversation on leadership, trust, and accountability forged under extreme pressure. A stage IV cancer survivor, author, and founder of Love, Zero Negative, Jenn shares how life’s hardest moments reveal the kind of leader you truly are — at work, at home, and within yourself. This episode is for leaders navigating uncertainty, burnout, or transition who want to lead with clarity instead of control. Jenn and host Doland White explore how trust deepens when fear is present, why accountability doesn’t require blame, and how self-leadership becomes the foundation for team success. Key insights include: • How trust is built through behavior, not reassurance • Why accountability starts with ownership, not perfection • The cost of self-protection versus connection in leadership • Turning adversity into alignment, purpose, and momentum Mini Q&A • How do leaders stay connected under pressure? By choosing presence over protection. • What creates trust when outcomes are uncertain? Transparency, consistency, and compassion. Timestamps • Cancer, mindset, and trust under pressure • Self-leadership and accountability lessons • Building Love, Zero Negative and purpose-driven work Follow, subscribe, and comment for more leadership insights. Guest: Jenn Greenhut – Founder, Love Zero Negative Website: https://lovezeronegative.com Host: The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy. Download the EMPOWERMENT BLUEPRINT here: https://dolandwhite.com/#ebt

Claudio Reilsono, longtime Carnegie Mellon baseball coach and leadership author, joins The Next Interview to unpack a truth most leaders learn the hard way: talent doesn’t build winning teams—trust does. This conversation explores what happens when leaders prioritize the right people over resumes, and why culture always beats credentials. This episode is for Directors, VPs, and executives navigating stalled execution, misalignment, or underperformance despite strong talent. Claudio shares real stories from elite sports and leadership environments that reveal how trust, communication, and accountability shape results. Key Insights & Strategies • Why the “right people” outperform high performers who resist coaching • How leaders build trust by owning mistakes instead of hiding them • When accountability strengthens teams—and when it fractures them • How vulnerability accelerates execution instead of weakening authority Mini Q&A • How do leaders build trust fast? By being consistent, honest, and accountable first. • What kills team performance most often? Tolerating misalignment too long. Timestamps 00:02 Journey to leadership 09:40 Right people vs. talent 22:15 Accountability moments 38:50 Leading from the heart Follow, subscribe, and comment to help more leaders turn insight into action. Guest: Claudio Reilsono Website: https://www.claudioreilsono.com/ The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy…

This isn’t a show about titles, hype, or surface-level success. It’s a conversation for leaders who know there’s another level—of clarity, confidence, and impact—and are ready to step into it. Each episode, I sit down with executives, founders, and thinkers who’ve been in the seat. People who’ve made hard decisions, built trust when it mattered most, and learned what actually moves teams forward. No fluff. No theory for theory’s sake. Just real stories, hard-earned lessons, and practical insights you can use immediately. We’ll talk about trust, ownership, communication, growth, accountability—and the inner work required to lead well when the pressure is real. Whether you’re a Director, VP, or CEO, this show is designed to help you lead with confidence and build empowered teams that perform without burning out. If you’re here to grow, to think differently, and to lead better— you’re in the right place. Let’s get into it.

Leadership doesn’t stop when the workday ends — and neither does its impact. In this episode of The Next Interview, Doland White sits down with Kelly Clements, relationship strategist and founder of The Entreprenewer®, to explore how trust, accountability, and alignment at home quietly shape leadership performance at work. This conversation tackles the tension leaders feel when success on paper doesn’t translate to clarity, energy, or connection. This episode is for Directors, VPs, SVPs, and CEOs who feel the weight of responsibility and want leadership growth that actually improves decision-making, communication, and execution. If you’re serious about building trust, protecting autonomy, and driving team success without burning out, this discussion brings grounded, usable insight. Key Insights & Strategies • Why stress follows leaders home — and how to stop transferring it into relationships • How accountability breaks when it turns into scorekeeping instead of shared ownership • A simple “reentry” practice that helps leaders reset and show up with intention Mini Q&A • How does trust at home affect leadership? Trust at home stabilizes confidence and decision-making at work. • Why do leaders struggle with accountability? Because ownership gets replaced by blame when expectations aren’t clear. • What’s the fastest way to reduce friction? Intentional transitions between work and home. Timestamps • 0:00–6:00 — Leadership, life, and the hidden third presence • 12:00–22:00 — Trust, vulnerability, and stoic leadership • 28:00–38:00 — Accountability, scorecards, and communication • 38:00–45:00 — Practical tools leaders can use immediately Follow, subscribe, and comment for more conversations that turn leadership insight into action. Guest Contact Kelly Clements — Relationship Strategist Website: https://www.kellyclements.com Book: Grow Your Business Without Growing Apart The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy. Each episode delivers practical insights, powerful stories, and bold conversations designed to help leaders empower their teams, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence. Keywords: empowered leadership, business growth, team empowerment, trust and autonomy, innovation, accountability, confidence

Leadership can be isolating — especially when the pressure to perform outweighs the space to be honest. In this episode of The Next Interview, Doland White sits down with Nick Jonsson, author of Executive Loneliness, to unpack why so many high-performing leaders struggle silently with stress, isolation, and burnout — and what actually helps. This conversation matters for leaders navigating growth, decision-making, and team performance without losing themselves in the process. Nick shares how vulnerability strengthens trust, why health is often the first thing leaders sacrifice, and how purpose anchors sustainable leadership. Key Insights • Why silence amplifies executive stress and isolation • How vulnerability builds trust without weakening authority • The role of health and purpose in long-term leadership success FAQ • Why is leadership lonely? Because pressure often replaces connection. • How do leaders rebuild trust? By modeling openness and psychological safety. Call to Action Follow, subscribe, and comment for more leadership insights. Guest Contact Nick Jonsson | Author & Executive Coach Website: https://nickjonsson.com Book: Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety & Depression in the Modern Business World Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/h5KfUhs Host The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy. Each episode delivers practical insights, powerful stories, and bold conversations designed to help leaders empower their teams, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence.

Leadership isn’t just about standing in front—it’s about knowing when to stand beside, behind, and in service of others. In this episode of The Next Interview, Doland White sits down with Jim Matuga, founder of Interaction Media and author of Humble Influence: The Strength of True Followership. Jim challenges the traditional leadership narrative and makes a compelling case for why the future of leadership depends on developing better followers—not just more leaders. Jim shares the personal journey behind his 18-year journey to writing Humble Influence, the role humility plays in building trust, and how empowered followership strengthens culture, communication, and performance at every level of an organization. You’ll learn: • Why followership is not weakness—but a multiplier of influence • How trust and respect are earned (and lost) inside teams • What leaders can do to create cultures of courage and accountability • How purpose-driven leadership transforms both people and performance Mini Q&A • What is humble influence? Influence rooted in service, respect, and mission—not title. • Why does followership matter? Because leadership only works when people willingly follow. • How do teams scale trust? Through clarity, autonomy, and open communication. Guest Info: Jim Matuga – Founder & CEO, Interaction Media Book: Humble Influence: The Strength of True Followership Website: humbleinfluencebook.com The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy. Each episode delivers practical insights, powerful stories, and bold conversations designed to help leaders empower their teams, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence. PODCAST EPISODES https://www.dolandwhite.com/podcast FOR MORE INFORMATION [email protected]

Madison Hollimon, Founder of Mad Marketing House, joins The Next Interview to unpack what it really takes to scale a business without losing authenticity—or your sanity. Starting her agency at just 24 after stepping away from her family’s successful luxury brand, Madison experienced rapid growth, near failure, and a powerful rebuild that reshaped how she approaches leadership, trust, and marketing strategy. In this conversation, Madison and Doland explore: • Why authenticity is the foundation of trust and leadership • How clear communication and candor prevent misalignment • The systems leaders need to scale without micromanaging • Why founder brand and company brand both matter • The hidden cost of “champagne goals on a beer budget” Mini Q&A • How do leaders build trust with creative teams? By letting experts lead and holding outcomes—not opinions—accountable. • Why do most marketing strategies fail? Because leaders skip clarity on audience, metrics, and expectations. Guest Contact • Website: https://madmarketinghouse.com • Instagram: @madmarketinghouse The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy. Each episode delivers practical insights, powerful stories, and bold conversations designed to help leaders empower their teams, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence.

Most leaders don’t set out to damage trust — but many do it anyway. In this solo teaching episode of The Next Interview, executive coach Doland White breaks down three silent leadership mistakes he sees repeatedly inside organizations: coming in hot, constantly changing direction, and going on apology tours without changing behavior. These habits don’t require toxic intent — but they quietly erode trust, kill autonomy, and push great people out the door. Doland shares real-world examples from decades of leadership and executive coaching to explain how leaders unintentionally shatter psychological safety, stall momentum, and create learned helplessness across teams — and how empowered leaders do it differently. You’ll learn: Why leaders set the emotional thermostat for their teams How constant pivots create disengagement and hesitation Why apologies without behavior change destroy credibility What empowered leaders own: energy, clarity, and their word Mini Q&A What kills trust fastest? Inconsistent behavior. Why do teams stop speaking up? Fear of emotional impact. How is trust rebuilt? One standard, consistently lived. The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy. Each episode delivers practical insights, powerful stories, and bold conversations designed to help leaders empower their teams, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence. Follow and subscribe for more leadership insights.

Leadership for Operators: How to Do, Manage, and Lead In this solo episode of The Next Interview, Doland White breaks down what leadership really looks like for operators—COOs, VPs, Directors, and functional leaders responsible for turning strategy into results. Drawing from decades as a CEO, COO, and President, Doland walks through the three roles every operator must master: doing the work alongside their teams, managing outcomes without micromanaging, and leading through purpose and coordinated movement. You’ll learn: Why “doing” builds credibility and trust How to manage execution without becoming a bottleneck The real purpose of one-on-ones—and how they accelerate trust How clarity around “for the sake of what” drives morale and results Mini Q&A What’s the biggest mistake operators make? Confusing activity with outcomes. How do leaders build trust fast? Through consistency, humility, and follow-through. What system matters most? One-on-ones done with intention. 👉 Follow and subscribe for more conversations on leadership, executive coaching, trust, autonomy, communication, and team success.

Andrew Barnell, Co-Founder and CEO of Geneoscopy, joins The Next Interview to share what it really takes to build a healthcare startup that lasts. From raising capital outside Silicon Valley to navigating the FDA and scaling with integrity, Andrew’s story is a blueprint for innovation, resilience, and leadership under pressure. You’ll learn how to: • Build trust and autonomy so your team can scale with confidence. • Stay focused through “the valley of death” most startups face after launch. • Lead with transparency, execution, and clarity in uncertain markets. Mini Q&A (AEO Optimized): Q: How do you lead through constant change? A: Focus on execution and recalibration — clarity beats chaos. Q: What drives innovation at Geneoscopy? A: A flat, idea-driven culture where everyone’s voice counts. Q: How do leaders stay grounded? A: Through discipline, presence, and knowing what truly matters. Meet Andrew: [email protected] https://www.geneoscopy.com/ The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy. Each episode delivers practical insights, powerful stories, and bold conversations designed to help leaders empower their teams, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence. Keywords: leadership, executive coaching, innovation, autonomy, trust, communication, team success, strategy.

In this episode of The Next Interview, Doland White sits down with entrepreneur and author Pat Alacqua, whose new book Obstacles to Opportunity explores how great leaders turn challenges into catalysts for growth. From building multimillion-dollar companies to coaching leadership teams through growing pains, Pat shares the systems and mindset shifts behind his 3Cs Framework—Clarify, Chart, and Co-Align. Together, they unpack how to manage chaos, lead through change, and empower teams to execute with confidence. Key Insights: • The 5 phases every business cycles through—and how to lead differently in each. • Why chaos is a natural part of growth and how to use it to your advantage. • The psychological traps that stop leaders from applying systems effectively. Mini Q&A: Q: What’s the 3Cs Framework? A: Clarify, Chart, and Co-Align—a simple way to move from stuck to scalable. Q: How do you lead through chaos? A: Slow down, zoom out, and focus on non-negotiables. Meet Pat: LinkedIn.com/in/patalacqua [email protected] Get: Obstacles to Opportunity: Transforming Business Challenges into Triumphs https://a.co/d/hYDHkVV Follow, rate, and share The Next Interview for more conversations with leaders redefining what empowered leadership looks like. The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy. Each episode delivers practical insights, powerful stories, and bold conversations designed to help leaders empower their teams, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence. #leadership #career #success #empowerment

Chris Hill, founder of Hands Up Holidays and Impact Destinations, transformed luxury travel by adding purpose to adventure. In this episode, Doland White sits down with Chris to explore how a single experience in South Africa led him from investment banking to creating life-changing, impact-driven journeys. Chris shares how leaders can build businesses where purpose and profit work together, not against each other. He opens up about leading global teams built on trust, keeping vision aligned across continents, and the non-negotiables that keep him grounded—faith, family, and focus. What you’ll learn: • How to turn purpose into your organization’s competitive edge • The art of trust-building across global partnerships • Why “surprise and delight” drives client retention and loyalty • Practical advice on balancing purpose, profit, and personal life Mini Q&A: Q: How can leaders discover their passion? A: Carve out quiet space—purpose often appears when you stop rushing. Q: What drives team alignment across borders? A: Shared values and consistent communication. Meet Chris: https://handsupholidays.com/ Follow and subscribe for more conversations that redefine leadership through trust, innovation, and purpose. The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy. Each episode delivers practical insights, powerful stories, and bold conversations designed to help leaders empower their teams, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence.

Air Force veteran, mental health advocate, and transformational coach Kimberly Mitchell joins Doland White to share how military discipline and self-discovery shaped her signature Journey to Joy Personal Transformation System. In this episode, Kimberly opens up about her transition from burnout to empowerment—and how leaders can do the same by rebuilding authenticity, trust, and self-accountability. You’ll learn how fear disguises itself as perfectionism, why authenticity drives communication and team trust, and what daily practices can rewire your brain for joy and performance. Key Insights: • How to break through exhaustion and rediscover purpose. • Why authenticity creates consistency and trust across teams. • The daily bead system that turns accountability into a habit. Mini Q&A: Q: How can leaders find balance between command and empowerment? A: By owning decisions while creating space for authentic feedback. Q: What’s the first step to reconnecting with your authentic self? A: Recognize where fear and perfectionism are draining your energy. Meet Our Guest: [email protected] https://www.youjourneytojoy.com/ Follow and subscribe for more leadership strategies and stories from top performers. The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy. Each episode delivers practical insights, powerful stories, and bold conversations designed to help leaders empower their teams, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence.

When was the last time you trusted your gut at work — and were glad you did? In this episode of The Next Interview, Doland White sits down with Rick Snyder, Founder and CEO of Invisible Edge and author of Decisive Intuition: Use Your Gut Instincts to Make Smart Business Decisions. Rick shares how leaders can combine data with intuition to make clearer, faster decisions and build cultures of trust and innovation. You’ll learn why intuition is a strategic advantage, how to develop it through simple daily habits like an Intuition Journal, and what the “40-70 Rule” reveals about decision timing. Rick and Doland also unpack how breath and presence shape leadership state, and why organizations that embrace intuitive thinking move faster with less friction. Meet Rick: Web invisible-edgellc.com Email [email protected] Mini Q&A for leaders Q: How do leaders differentiate intuition from emotion? A: True intuition is quiet and clear — emotion is loud and reactive. Q: When should intuition guide strategy? A: When you have enough data to inform but not enough to delay. Follow and subscribe for more conversations that help you empower teams, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence. The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy.

In this episode of The Next Interview, John Boggs, CEO of the Brave Thinking Institute, joins Doland White to explore the energetic foundation of leadership and the hidden laws that shape how we think, lead, and inspire. John shares how The Seven Hidden Laws of Leadership—co-created with Blaine Bartlett—help leaders move beyond tactical management to visionary empowerment. You’ll discover why great leadership isn’t just about strategy or KPIs—it’s about energy, mindset, and the courage to think differently. In this conversation, you’ll learn: • How to shift from “what can we do?” to “what would we love?” • Why energy and love are the real drivers of leadership. • How vision connects purpose, potential, and results. • The single most important move every new leader can make. Mini Q&A • Q: What’s the biggest mistake leaders make? A: They focus on managing instead of inspiring. • Q: What’s one mindset shift that changes everything? A: Replace “how” thinking with “love” thinking. • Q: What creates lasting leadership energy? A: Seeing people for their potential—not their problems. For More on John: www.bravethinkinginstitute.com Follow and subscribe for more bold, practical insights from growth-minded leaders. The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy. Each episode delivers practical insights, powerful stories, and bold conversations designed to help leaders empower their teams, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence.

When real estate developer and author Walker Thrash joins Doland White on The Next Interview, the conversation dives deep into leadership, risk, and human-centered negotiation. Walker—Managing Partner of Vertikal and Founding Partner of the Origin Hotel brand—shares insights from his new book, The Dealmaker’s Will, blending lessons from decades in business with the tension and storytelling of a thriller. You’ll discover how to: • Build trust across teams and partnerships. • Simplify complex deals through communication and collaboration. • Lead with integrity, even when stakes are high. • Turn challenges into a differentiator for growth. Mini Q&A: Q: What’s one trait of successful dealmakers? The ability to listen first and speak with intention. Q: How do leaders maintain trust? By giving people autonomy and staying transparent. Q: Why read The Dealmaker’s Will? It turns negotiation lessons into a story you’ll actually remember. Walker’s Contact: The Deal Maker’s Will on Amazon: https://a.co/d/j3t9gtJ Website: https://www.vertikalco.com/ Follow The Next Interview for more leadership insights. Hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy. Each episode delivers practical insights, powerful stories, and bold conversations designed to help leaders empower their teams, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence.

Leadership isn’t about what you do—it’s about who you become. In this powerful episode, Rick Torrison, author of Born Limitless, joins Doland White to unpack how beliefs shape behavior, why leaders often self-sabotage, and how to replace limitation with confidence and purpose. You’ll learn: The framework that connects belief, behavior, and results. How to identify and replace the lies that limit your growth. Why moving from success to significance changes everything. How authenticity creates sustainable impact for leaders. Mini Q&A: Q: What keeps leaders stuck? A: Unchallenged “normals” that limit growth. Q: How do you break those limits? A: Replace lies with truth and act on the new belief. Contact Rick: eMail: [email protected] Book: https://a.co/d/0GGa4VZ Limitless App: https://ricktorrison.com/living-limitless-app/ Website: https://ricktorrison.com/ Follow and subscribe for more conversations on leadership, empowerment, and growth. The Next Interview is hosted by Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and known as The Empowerment Guy. Each episode delivers practical insights, powerful stories, and bold conversations designed to help leaders empower their teams, accelerate growth, and lead with confidence.

Transforming ego-driven workplaces into trust-driven, empowered cultures. What happens when a high-performing executive realizes success without purpose isn’t success at all? Kyle McDowell joins Doland White to share how The 10 WEs redefined leadership for him — and how leaders at every level can use them to create impact, trust, and authentic connection. Takeaways: • The difference between activity and impact. • How to turn resistance into trust. • Why authenticity and vulnerability fuel lasting results. Follow for more leadership strategies and empowered insights every week. Connect with Kyle: www.kylemcdowellinc.com

In this episode, filmmaker and storyteller Fitch Jean joins Doland White to explore how storytelling builds trust, confidence, and connection in leadership. From growing up in Haiti to directing award-winning films, Fitch shares how the art of storytelling applies to every leader’s journey—on set or in the boardroom. You’ll Learn: • How to use storytelling to strengthen trust and influence • Why failure is a gateway to growth • How to lead creative teams with humility and vision Follow for more leadership strategies, insights, and real-world stories from today’s most empowered leaders.

Host: Doland White, executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and host of The Next Interview Leadership Podcast. Guest: Jim Huntzicker, High Performance Mindset Coach and author of Mindset Breakthrough: Where Neuroscience Meets Self-Mastery. Description: What’s really holding leaders back isn’t lack of strategy—it’s mindset. In this episode, Jim Huntzicker shares how limiting beliefs, resistance, and resentment quietly shape leadership decisions—and how to break free. We unpack his frameworks for moving from stress-filled Primal states into confident Powerful states that unlock growth, resilience, and empowered teams. You’ll learn: • How to identify and shift the hidden beliefs limiting your leadership. • Practical tools like the Decision Director for rewiring your mindset. • Why releasing resentment is critical to leading with clarity and trust. Connect with Jim Huntzicker: jimhuntzicker.com | mindsetbreakthrough.com 👉 Follow/Subscribe to The Next Interview for more leadership tips, strategies, and executive coaching insights.

Success isn’t just about wins in the ring — it’s about the courage to lead yourself and others with purpose. In this episode of The Next Interview, host Doland White — executive coach, author of Lead With Confidence, and empowerment strategist — sits down with Gavin Topp, former boxing champion and author of Man Alive. From battling addiction to building a global movement that’s transforming men’s lives, Gavin shares raw lessons on resilience, accountability, and legacy. What you’ll take away: • How daily discipline and 1% improvements build unstoppable momentum. • Why fear is fuel — and how to “do it afraid” as a leader. • The 4 phases of Man Alive and how they apply to building empowered teams and families. 📌 Connect with Gavin Topp: https://www.gavintopp.com If you’re ready to step into success with clarity, courage, and confidence, this episode is for you. 👉 Follow and subscribe to The Next Interview for more leadership strategies and insights every week.

What happens when vulnerability becomes your greatest leadership strength? In this episode of The Next Interview, Doland White sits down with Bianca D’Alessio—top NYC real estate broker, star of HBO’s Selling the Hamptons, and author of Mastering Intentions: Ten Practices to Amplify Your Power and Lead with Lasting Impact. Bianca opens up about her personal journey from identity struggles and fear of judgment to building a career defined by resilience, trust, and empowered teams. Meet Bianca: eMail: [email protected] Website: https://www.nestseekers.com/Sales/hamptons/ LinkdIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancadalessio/ Book: Mastering Intentions: 10 Practices to Amplify Your Power and Lead with Lasting Impact Here’s what you’ll take away: • Why authenticity and vulnerability create stronger leaders. • How to use affirmations and “team self-talk” to build confidence. • A new way to approach goals—beyond toxic metrics—to focus on growth. Key Moments: • 07:12 → Building confidence in real estate. • 15:45 → The shift from fear to authenticity. • 32:30 → Team self-talk and affirmations. 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and share with a leader who needs this insight. Your review helps amplify the mission of empowering leaders everywhere.

What does it take to break free from limits and lead with confidence? In this episode of The Next Interview, Doland White sits down with Chris Capuano — entrepreneur and author of No Ceiling, No Excuses — to unpack how resilience, hustle, and courage can redefine leadership. Chris shares his journey from a turbulent childhood and 14 years in construction to building a thriving business and developing the HUSTLE framework: Hunger, Understand the Game, Sell Yourself, Take the Shot, Leverage Your Lessons, and Earn While You Sleep. Meet Chris: eMail: [email protected] Book: No Ceiling No Excuses - https://a.co/d/8w5dkUj Top Takeaways: • How to turn adversity into fuel for growth • Why relationships matter more than being the cheapest option • The practical meaning of “earning while you sleep” Timestamps: • 09:15 – From construction to entrepreneurship • 22:55 – The HUSTLE framework explained • 41:10 – Action over perfection: Chris’s advice for leaders 🎧 Subscribe, review, and share to help more leaders find The Next Interview. PODCAST EPISODES https://www.thenextinterview.com FOR MORE INFORMATION [email protected]

Most leaders feel the pressure to always have the answer. But what if the smartest move you can make is the courage to admit, “I don’t know”? This episode of The Next Interview explores why humility, curiosity, and trust are the real drivers of innovation, team success, and long-term strategy. I sit down with Alan Gregerman, President and Chief Innovation Officer at Venture Works, and author of The Wisdom of Ignorance. With over 37 years of experience and 400+ clients, Alan has guided organizations across industries to create breakthrough innovations by rethinking how leaders empower their teams. Website: https://alangregerman.com/ Book: https://a.co/d/9m8ZgF8 eMail: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-gregerman-a33b236/ 👉 What you’ll learn in this episode: • Why breakthroughs rarely come from experts—and how to find fresh ideas. • How micro-moments of trust build stronger teams and better decisions. • The six skills every leader needs to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. ⏱️ Episode Highlights: • 03:15 – Why innovation often comes from outsiders • 27:00 – Turning conflict into growth and collaboration • 51:20 – The six skills of enlightened leadership If you’re a leader serious about building trust, empowering teams, and driving innovation with confidence, this conversation will reshape the way you lead. 🎙️ Subscribe to The Next Interview, leave a review, and share your favorite insight so more leaders can join us on the journey to empowered leadership.

Every leader says they want innovation, growth, and impact. But without trust and clarity, all you create is motion — not progress. In this episode of The Next Interview, I unpack the biggest lessons from 52 conversations with executives, coaches, and innovators. These aren’t theories — they’re real strategies leaders used to build high-trust teams, accelerate growth, and make better decisions when the stakes were high. Tactical Takeaways: • Why decision-making at 80% clarity beats waiting for perfection. • How your presence sets the tone for trust before you say a word. • The overlooked truth: accountability isn’t control — it’s honoring commitments. Timestamps: • 06:12 – The mindset shift that transforms decision-making. • 18:40 – Presence and the seven-second rule. • 29:05 – How to create accountability without micromanaging. Call to Action: 🎙️ Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ⭐ Leave a quick review — it helps more leaders find the show. 💬 Drop a comment with your biggest leadership takeaway.

Too many executives sacrifice their health in the name of growth — and it’s costing them clarity, confidence, and the ability to lead. Guest + Episode Summary: In this episode of The Next Interview, I sit down with Luke DePron, founder of the Fit Man Project and executive fitness coach. Luke works with high-performing leaders to reclaim energy, build trust in themselves, and design systems that make fitness and leadership sustainable. Meet Luke: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fitmenproject/ Fit Men Project: https://fitmenproject.com/ Tactical Takeaways: Here’s what you’ll learn: • Why most leaders confuse “work/life balance” with priorities — and how to reframe it. • Luke’s Minimum Standard Framework: the simple system that builds habits leaders don’t quit. • How identity shifts (“I’m a fit leader”) unlock performance and resilience across business and life. Timestamps: • 12:08 – The myth of work/life balance for executives • 20:14 – The identity shift that fuels sustainable leadership • 41:22 – How minimum standards drive trust, autonomy, and growth Call to Action: 💬 Drop a comment, ⭐ leave a quick review, and share with a leader who needs this. Every review helps more leaders discover The Next Interview.

Most leadership failures don’t start with bad intentions. They start with unclear priorities, false assumptions, and leaders who mistake comfort for progress. In this week’s episode of The Next Interview, I sit down with Dr. Linda Henman, known as The Decision Catalyst, to talk about the biggest hidden risks leaders face—and how to outthink them before they cost you talent, trust, and traction. You’ll learn: • How to spot a tactical thinker posing as a strategic one (and why it matters) • What 90% of M&A failures teach us about urgency, alignment, and leadership systems • The succession planning trap most founders fall into—and how to avoid it 🔥 Pro Tip from Linda: “If you weren’t already doing it, would you start now?” — That one question could save your next million-dollar decision. Timestamps: 03:45 – The Tyson Foods merger: A leadership case study 16:20 – Tactical vs. Strategic: How to tell the difference 27:30 – Culture, commitment, and avoiding the consensus trap Meet Linda: Get her book: Healthy Decisions: Critical Thinking Skills for Healthcare Executives https://a.co/d/6Jp28H3 Visit her website: https://henmanperformancegroup.com/ ⭐ Leave a quick review — it helps more leaders find the show 🗣️ Comment with your favorite insight — I’ll respond personally. #Leadership #Strategy #ExecutiveCoaching #TeamSuccess #LeadWithConfidence

Too many leaders avoid the real conversations. The ones that change behavior, build trust, and drive results. Why? Because most were never taught how. In this week’s episode of The Next Interview, I sit down with Todd Holzman, executive coach to 30,000+ leaders and the mind behind the REAL Work Process—a framework that rewires the way high-performing teams talk, decide, and lead. Todd doesn’t mince words. If your conversations aren't creating alignment, you’re not leading—you’re managing dysfunction. 🎯 What you’ll learn: • The 4 stages every high-impact conversation must follow (and where most leaders break down) • Why jumping to action kills strategy and how to realign your team with truth • The invisible programming that makes smart people choose comfort over candor 🕒 Timestamps: • 06:11 – Why most “difficult” conversations fail before they start • 18:00 – The REAL framework that unlocks trust and autonomy • 26:30 – How to measure your progress as a leader through conversation ⭐ Leave a quick review — it helps more leaders find the show Meet Todd: Website - https://holzman.com/ LinkdIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-holzman/ eMail - [email protected]

What if the best business strategy wasn’t linear—but personal? In this inspiring episode of The Next Interview, Doland White sits down with Brian Burke, CEO and founder of Food First Travel, to explore the real journey behind building a purpose-driven life and business. From Division I athletics to edtech to culinary concierge, Brian shares how resilience, values, and partnership shaped every pivot in his career. Discover how Brian and his wife Angela built a luxury travel business rooted in food, tradition, and connection—and why shared experiences are a powerful tool for leaders seeking meaning beyond the grind. What You’ll Learn: • Why successful pivots are driven by values, not fear • How to build a business with your spouse without losing yourself • The importance of resilience and owning your network • Why trust, experience, and presence matter more than ever • The difference between giving trust and earning it in leadership Brian Burke’s story is proof that you don’t need a straight path to build a successful, fulfilling business—you need clarity, courage, and connection. Brian is a former edtech entrepreneur, school district executive, and now founder of Food First Travel—a private concierge travel firm curating high-touch culinary experiences for executives and leaders. Meet Brian and Angela: Angela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelatburke/ Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/burkeenterprises/ Food First Travel: https://foodfirsttravel.com/ Follow, subscribe, and leave a review to support empowered leadership and help others discover the show.

What if the secret to empowered leadership isn't control—but clarity of intent? In this episode of The Next Interview, Doland White sits down with Lee Pepper, veteran, former Ross Perot campaign staffer, and author of Never Outmatched: Military Strategies to Lead, Innovate and Win in the Modern Marketing Battlefield. Together, they explore how military strategies—like Commander’s Intent—can transform leadership, marketing, and innovation inside modern organizations. Lee shares why you can’t command innovation, but you can lead it. From leading high-performing teams in behavioral healthcare to helping CEOs align strategy with execution, Lee unpacks how leaders can stop micromanaging and start trusting their teams to deliver outcomes with clarity, autonomy, and ownership. Actionable insights from this episode: • How to apply “Commander’s Intent” to empower millennial teams • Why micromanagement kills innovation—and how to avoid it • The Anvil & Hammer strategy: What it means for your marketing budget • Creating KPIs that align with real business outcomes • How to lead from the front—especially when you’re new in the role Lee’s practical wisdom and military-to-business mindset offer a fresh lens on leadership that today’s executives can apply immediately. Follow, subscribe, and leave a review to help more leaders find these game-changing insights. Meet Lee: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leepepper/ Never Outmatched: https://a.co/d/9TIauMh Website: https://www.peprallygroup.com/home

Are stress, disconnection, and fear holding you back from becoming the leader you’re meant to be? In this powerful episode of The Next Interview, guest Randy Lyman—entrepreneur, leadership coach, and author of The Third Element: The Missing Key to Activating the Law of Attraction—shares how emotional intelligence transformed his life, leadership, and business results. Randy built multiple million-dollar businesses in the technical world of physics and engineering, but beneath the success, he felt unfulfilled and disconnected. A pivotal life experience led him to explore the emotional and spiritual side of leadership—ultimately discovering that true success isn’t just about numbers; it’s about people. In this conversation, Randy reveals: • How releasing emotional baggage leads to business breakthroughs • The overlooked role of emotional intelligence in leadership performance • Practical strategies to foster emotional awareness and team connection • Why vulnerability is a leader’s superpower • How to navigate fear, conflict, and change without losing sight of your mission Randy offers actionable insights you can apply immediately to become a more authentic, grounded, and effective leader. He also shares his unique take on the Law of Attraction and how it ties to leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal growth. Randy’s work is grounded in decades of real-world experience growing businesses and helping leaders unlock their fullest potential. If you’re ready to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and heart—this episode is for you. Follow, subscribe, and leave a review to help us reach and empower more leaders like you. Meet Randy: The Third Element: The Missing Key to Activating the Law of Attraction - https://a.co/d/3pt6QA1 LinkdIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamrandylyman/ Contact: https://randylyman.com

What if your team thought and acted like business owners? In this powerful episode, Rob Gallaher shares how a broken profit-sharing experiment became the engine behind his company's explosive growth—and saved his marriage along the way. As the CEO of multiple companies and author of Profit Sharing: The Power of Shared Success, Rob breaks down the real nuts and bolts behind profit sharing—not just the theory. You’ll hear his candid story of failure, persistence, and the mindset shifts that turned chaos into culture. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: • Why quarterly bonuses fail—and how monthly profit sharing creates real behavioral change • The #1 mistake most business owners make when launching a profit-sharing plan • How transparency, trust, and communication close the "us vs. them" gap in your team • The unexpected ways profit sharing strengthens both business and family Rob Gallaher has walked the walk—turning struggling teams into high-performing, owner-minded collaborators. His practical tools and hard-won lessons are reshaping how leaders think about shared success. If you're serious about building a more empowered team and scaling with sanity, don’t miss this conversation. Follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with a business owner who’s ready to transform their culture. eMail Rob: [email protected] Get Rob’s Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/i4ZI7OM

What if your biggest leadership challenge isn’t your team—but your own mindset? In this compelling episode of The Next Interview, host Doland White sits down with Andrew Oxley, founder of The Oxley Group and author of The 4 Faces of Frustration: How to Turn Frustration into Delight. Together, they unpack how leaders can turn everyday frustration into fuel for growth, clarity, and real progress. Through candid stories and no-nonsense insights, Andrew shares how identifying and managing your “face of frustration” can transform the way you lead your team—and yourself. He reveals the power of storytelling in leadership development, why humility is the secret to sustained influence, and how most leaders misunderstand their team’s true motivators. Actionable insights from this episode include: • The critical difference between strategy and execution for mid-level leaders • Why most goals fall flat—and how to tie them to a deeper purpose • The one shift organizations must make to create lasting impact • Why self-awareness and mentorship are non-negotiable for growth Andrew brings decades of leadership coaching experience from working with major brands like CNN, Coca-Cola, and Progressive—making his voice both credible and refreshingly practical. Meet Andrew Oxley Website: https://www.transformingresults.com/ 4 Faces of Frustration: https://www.amazon.com/Faces-Frustration-Turn-into-Delight/dp/1610054350 Follow, subscribe, and leave a review to help us reach our mission of empowering one million leaders.

Are you unknowingly destroying team morale—even without a toxic culture? In this solo episode, Doland White breaks down three subtle but damaging leadership habits that silently wreck trust, stall team progress, and push your best people out the door. Drawing from years of experience and recent coaching conversations with executives, Doland highlights the “Silent Killers” of morale: • Coming in Hot: How reactive emotional energy shuts down communication and creates fear. • Constantly Changing Your Mind: Why inconsistent direction kills momentum and breeds helplessness. • The Apology Tour: How over-apologizing without behavior change breaks trust beyond repair. Packed with real-world insight, this episode offers clear, actionable strategies for every leader: • Set your emotional thermostat with intention. • Use a consistent, teachable decision-making framework. • Make your behavior—not your apology—the loudest message. Doland White, leadership strategist and author of Lead With Confidence, shares a candid, empowering message to help you lead with clarity, consistency, and trust. If you're leading a team—or aspire to—this episode is a must-listen. Follow, subscribe, and leave a review to help more leaders discover The Next Interview and join the movement to empower one million leaders.

What’s the true cost of unclear leadership? For me, it was over a million dollars. In this solo episode of The Next Interview, I share one of the hardest (and most valuable) leadership lessons of my career—a time when a well-intentioned team member, acting without the right systems of accountability, took down an entire company’s operations. You’ll learn why great leadership is not about trusting blindly or managing tasks—it’s about building an environment where empowered people operate with clarity, trust, and accountability. In this episode, I cover: • The difference between managing and leading—and why that difference matters • How to pair autonomy with clear boundaries and trust • The importance of communication norms to surface changes and prevent costly mistakes • How to build systems of accountability that scale with your business I also break down how my Four Pillars of Empowered Leadership would have prevented this million-dollar mistake—and how you can apply them to your team today. If this resonates, follow or subscribe to the show and leave a review—it helps other leaders discover these lessons. And if you know two leaders who could benefit from this episode, share it with them.

Are you leading with clarity, trust, and empowerment—or unintentionally slowing your team down? In this milestone Episode 41 of The Next Interview, host Doland White shares key leadership insights drawn from standout guests across past episodes. This special solo episode is packed with powerful takeaways on what it truly means to empower others and build a leadership culture that drives results. Doland reflects on how great leaders build trust, create clarity, foster innovation, and inspire ownership—while removing fear from the system. Listen in for actionable insights on: • Why trust reduces friction and accelerates outcomes • How purpose-driven leadership energizes teams • The relationship between innovation and psychological safety • Why growing your business starts with growing your people • How clarity before tactics breeds confidence and success Featured leadership concepts drawn from past guests include wisdom from Tom Krause, Jim Huling, Blaine Bartlett, Eric Bond, Bill Holzendorf, Neil Rogers, John Formica, Bryce Henson, and Ken Gonzalez. Whether you’re scaling a team or refining your leadership mindset, this episode will challenge you to think differently about how you show up as a leader. If you find value in this conversation, please follow the show, subscribe, and leave a review—it helps more leaders discover The Next Interview.

What if your greatest competitive edge isn’t in your product—but in your people? In this episode of The Next Interview, host Doland White sits down with Mark Peters, CEO of Butterball Farms and author of The Source and the soon-to-be-released The Retention Trap. Together, they tackle a fundamental shift in leadership thinking: stop measuring turnover, and start investing in human potential. Mark shares how inheriting a toxic culture led him to redefine leadership—from ripping up employee handbooks at 30, to launching a nationally recognized employer network. This episode is packed with real talk about trust, talent, and building a purpose-driven business. Here’s what you’ll take away: • Why promoting employees to other companies can be a growth strategy, not a loss • How to build trust without traditional command-and-control • The ROI of reducing “unplanned turnover” • Why human capital is your hidden balance sheet • How to think beyond competition and build a true employer ecosystem Mark Peters has led Butterball Farms since 1995, transforming it into a mission-driven business focused on enriching lives. His insights challenge the status quo and offer bold, actionable strategies for any leader ready to evolve. Meet Mark: https://butterballfarms.com/ On Amazon: The SOURCE: Using the Power of Collaboration to Stabilize Your Workforce and Impact Your Community The Retention Trap: Stop Measuring Turnover, Start Measuring Talent Investment Follow, share, and leave a review. If you know a leader ready to think differently—send them this episode. It might just change everything.