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. 3D AGO

    Claudio Reilsono on Why the Right People Matter More Than Talent

    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…

    59 min

  2. JAN 27

    Welcome to THE NEXT INTERVIEW

    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.

    2 min

  3. JAN 27

    Kelly Clements: Why Your Relationship Is the Hidden Multiplier Behind Leadership Success

    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

    44 min

  4. JAN 22

    Nick Jonsson Answers: Why Is Leadership So Lonely at the Top?

    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.

    49 min

  5. JAN 13

    Jim Matuga Answers: What Is Followership and Why Does It Matter for Leaders?

    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 info@dolandwhite.com

    49 min

  6. JAN 6

    Madison Hollimon Answers: How Do Leaders Scale Without Losing Authenticity?

    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.

    35 min

  7. 12/30/2025

    Doland White Answers: What Are the Silent Killers of Trust in Leadership?

    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.

    26 min

  8. 12/23/2025

    Doland White Answers: What’s the Difference Between Doing, Managing, and Leading?

    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.

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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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