The Next Interview Show

Doland White
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Each week, I pull back the curtain on what it really takes to lead at a higher level. Alongside my guests—expert leaders in their own right—I share modern strategies, hard-earned leadership insights, and real coaching scenarios drawn from the work I do with executives and teams across the country. No theory. No fluff. Just practical guidance you can put to work the moment the episode ends.

  1. Kevin Goodwin Answers: How Do You Scale Relationships Without Losing Trust?

    2D AGO

    Kevin Goodwin Answers: How Do You Scale Relationships Without Losing Trust?

    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

    57 min
  2. Rick Snyder: Why Leaders Are Losing Their Intuition

    APR 7

    Rick Snyder: Why Leaders Are Losing Their Intuition

    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.

    53 min
  3. Lena Skliarova Mordvinova Answers: Can Leaders Trust AI Without Losing Control?

    MAR 31

    Lena Skliarova Mordvinova Answers: Can Leaders Trust AI Without Losing Control?

    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.

    1h 4m
  4. Joel Salinas: Why Most AI Strategies Fail (And What Leaders Must Do Instead)

    MAR 24

    Joel Salinas: Why Most AI Strategies Fail (And What Leaders Must Do Instead)

    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.

    57 min
  5. Maeve Ferguson Answers: How Do Leaders Stop Being the Bottleneck?

    MAR 17

    Maeve Ferguson Answers: How Do Leaders Stop Being the Bottleneck?

    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.

    57 min
  6. Curtis McCullom: Why Leaders Must Fix Themselves Before They Lead Others

    MAR 10

    Curtis McCullom: Why Leaders Must Fix Themselves Before They Lead Others

    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.

    57 min
  7. Reed Nyffeler Reveals: How Leaders Build Trust and Scale Autonomy Without Losing Control

    MAR 3

    Reed Nyffeler Reveals: How Leaders Build Trust and Scale Autonomy Without Losing Control

    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.

    46 min
  8. David Howe: Why Life Planning Is the Missing Link in Executive Leadership

    FEB 24

    David Howe: Why Life Planning Is the Missing Link in Executive Leadership

    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: dhowe@kenrusk.com Website: https://www.kenrusk.com/ Phone: 847-323-4199 Foundation: https://www.veteransuccess.org/ gcsrnggv

    49 min
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Each week, I pull back the curtain on what it really takes to lead at a higher level. Alongside my guests—expert leaders in their own right—I share modern strategies, hard-earned leadership insights, and real coaching scenarios drawn from the work I do with executives and teams across the country. No theory. No fluff. Just practical guidance you can put to work the moment the episode ends.

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