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. Lisa A. Riegel: Why Change Fails

    3D AGO

    Lisa A. Riegel: Why Change Fails

    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

    53 min
  2. Sabrina Parsons Answers: How Do Leaders Balance Accountability and Autonomy?

    APR 28

    Sabrina Parsons Answers: How Do Leaders Balance Accountability and Autonomy?

    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

    49 min
  3. Lisa Woodruff Answers: How Do You Stop Overwhelm Without Losing Control?

    APR 21

    Lisa Woodruff Answers: How Do You Stop Overwhelm Without Losing Control?

    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…

    47 min
  4. Kevin Goodwin Answers: How Do You Scale Relationships Without Losing Trust?

    APR 14

    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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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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