The Next Interview 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 transf...

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-...

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...

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. Th...

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 Ho...

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...

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. D...

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 s...

In this episode of The Next Interview, Doland White sits down with Scott Clement, founder of Level 11 Productions—a premier production company creating transformational experiences across self-development, corporate, and live music events. Scott opens up about his journey from corporate burnout to becoming a sought-after event producer, building a business rooted in values, trust, and bold action....

Most leaders talk about productivity. Few talk about love. In this episode, Doland White sits down with Kelly Winegarden Hall—former global sales leader, self-directed org architect, and author of Live Large: The Power of Love at Work—to unpack why love might be the leadership advantage we’ve all been missing. Kelly shares her transformation from Fortune 500 executive to cultural change agent, rev...

What if burnout wasn’t caused by your job—but by how you relate to it? In this eye-opening episode of The Next Interview, Doland White sits down with Emily Heird, executive coach, licensed therapist, and founder of a high-performance coaching company, to explore the psychological toll of leadership and the science-backed strategies to reverse burnout. Drawing from 15 years of therapy, leadership,...

Are you leading strategic thinking—or just managing tasks? In this solo episode of The Next Interview, Doland White, leadership expert and author, breaks down how to transform strategic thinking from an idea into real, consistent action across your team. You'll learn how to: • Audit and upgrade your team's decision-making process • Build communication rituals using the "Three-by-Three" method • In...

Are you spending your time on what actually moves the needle—or just what feels comfortable? In this episode of The Next Interview, Doland White sits down with Greg Kaiser, founder of Management Mastery and author of Management Rescue: You’re Promoted. Now What?, to unpack the real cost of poor time allocation and misaligned priorities in leadership. Greg shares lessons from decades of experience,...

What happens when a leadership coach almost breaks his own standard? You get an honest, impromptu episode packed with insight. In this solo episode of The Next Interview Show, host Doland White shares a powerful lesson sparked by a conversation with Matt Levin, host of The Builders Podcast. The takeaway? When leaders fail to honor their own commitments, they risk breaking trust—not just with other...

What if your organization's greatest growth opportunity was hiding in plain sight—behind outdated strategy, siloed goals, or a culture afraid to speak up? In this episode of The Next Interview, I sit down with Chris Vaughan, Co-Founder of Sequence Consulting, a leading strategist behind the success of 12 of the top 20 global associations. With 24 years of experience helping membership-based organi...

What happens when a creative rebel turns a freelancing gig into a thriving digital agency with over 250 clients—and still keeps it fun? You get a masterclass in purpose-driven entrepreneurship with Jaret Cohen, CEO and Co-Founder of Techy Scouts. In this episode, Jaret shares how being “a terrible employee” led to building a business rooted in values, relationships, and authenticity. From bootstra...

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Thomas Krause, pioneer of Behavior-Based Safety and author of If Your Culture Could Talk, joins host Doland White to explore how leadership decisions directly shape organizational culture—and what happens when leaders overlook that truth. We dive deep into the real drivers of culture change, why upward communication saves lives, and the hard-won lessons from cons...

Are you unknowingly weakening trust in your team? Many leaders assume trust is built over time, but in reality, every interaction either strengthens or erodes it. Without trust, execution stalls, engagement drops, and performance suffers. In this episode, Doland White sits down with Jim Huling, co-author of The 4 Disciplines of Execution and executive leadership coach, to reveal the biggest leader...

What’s the secret to mastering sales and leadership? It all starts with the basics. In this episode, Neil Rogers, author of Bar Tips: Everything I Needed to Know in Sales I Learned Behind the Bar, shares how his journey from bartender to sales expert shaped his approach to success. We dive into the fundamentals of relationship-building, the power of listening, and why mastering simple daily habits...

What does it take to build a business that stands the test of time? In this episode, Eric Bond, founder of Bond Wealth Management, shares his journey from a young investor to a trusted financial advisor managing multi-generational wealth. We explore how authenticity, trust, and strong communication lay the foundation for lasting success—both in leadership and financial planning. Eric dives into th...

What’s the biggest challenge leaders face when scaling their businesses? Letting go. In this episode, Bradley Rausch dives deep into the mindset shift required for founders and executives to successfully delegate, scale, and lead without bottlenecking their own growth. If you’re struggling to step back while maintaining control, this conversation is for you. Bradley shares his journey from high-ti...

What separates high-performing teams from the rest? In this episode, former University of Kentucky head coach and leadership expert Matthew Mitchell shares the winning tools that drive success in both sports and business. Mitchell spent 25 years coaching, including 13 seasons as the head coach of Kentucky’s women’s basketball team, where he built a culture of sustained success. After a life-changi...

What’s the real key to effective leadership and sales success? It’s not about handling objections—it’s about trust, value, and positioning yourself the right way. In this episode, sales and leadership expert Bill Caskey breaks down the three core principles that drive high-performance sales teams and leaders. We dive into how sales professionals can shift from outdated, brute-force tactics to a st...

What does it take to align teams, build trust, and drive real business growth? In this episode, I sit down with Gary White, a seasoned executive and consultant, to uncover leadership lessons from his time at Lowe’s and Home Depot—and how those lessons apply to businesses of all sizes today. -How do you align internal teams and external partners for a common goal? -Why trust is the foundation of ef...

What’s the secret to navigating leadership challenges with confidence? In this episode, we explore how organizational intelligence can transform your leadership impact, boost team performance, and create a thriving workplace. Brenda Reynolds—executive coach, author, and organizational change expert—joins us to break down the hidden dynamics that shape teams, decision-making, and culture. We discus...