You’re Promoted—Now What? A Real Talk Guide to Leading at the Next Level

Most Managers Are Wasting HALF Their Time — Here’s How to Fix It.
Your calendar is packed, your team’s overwhelmed, and results aren’t scaling. Why? Because you're focused on comfort—not value.
In this episode of The Next Interview, I sit down with Greg Kaiser, executive coach, former corporate leader, and author of Management Rescue: You’re Promoted. Now What? to unpack why so many leaders confuse “busy” with “productive”—and how to change it fast.
You’ll discover: ✔️ The time-tracking method that exposes hidden inefficiencies in your day
✔️ Why most meetings are just a substitute for poor communication
✔️ The mindset shift that turns overwhelmed managers into strategic leaders
Greg’s no-fluff insights come from real-world experience—leading 100+ person teams, optimizing operations, and coaching leaders to make smarter decisions. Whether you’re a first-time manager or leading managers of managers, this episode is your blueprint for gaining time, clarity, and impact.

⏱️ Timestamps & Key Sections
00:00 – Welcome: Why Most Leaders Waste Time
What’s really behind calendar chaos and executive burnout?
04:00 – Know Thy Time: The Tool That Changes Everything
Greg introduces his time-tracking system and why it’s a game-changer.
09:30 – The Meeting Trap
How meetings disguise poor communication—and how to fix it fast.
13:45 – Saying “Yes” Is Destroying Your Schedule
The real cost of saying yes, and how to take control of your priorities.
19:30 – Strategy to Execution: The 4-Layer Leadership Framework
Greg’s model for understanding where you are—and what to focus on next.
25:00 – Supporting New Managers
How to help new leaders stop doing and start leading.
30:00 – Building Trust: The Most Underrated Leadership Skill
The difference between having your team’s back—and letting them drown.
35:00 – The 1:1 Meeting Framework That Builds High-Performers
Greg’s structure for effective, weekly check-ins that drive results.
40:00 – Who Greg Works With
The types of companies Greg helps—and why fit matters.
44:00 – Final Thoughts & Book Shoutout
Doland’s take on Greg’s book and a powerful call to action for growth-minded leaders.

🔥 Key Moments to Watch
• The moment Greg reveals the #1 productivity killer in most leadership roles
• Why saying “yes” without trade-offs creates team burnout
• The real reason strategy fails—and how middle managers can fix it
• The simple structure Greg uses to build trust and clarity in every team
• The mindset shift that separates managers from leaders

🎙️ Guest Introduction
Greg Kaiser is a leadership expert, executive coach, and co-founder of Management Mastery. With decades of experience leading high-performing teams and coaching leaders across industries, Greg specializes in helping managers grow into strategic, empowered leaders.
Meet Greg: https://www.managementmastery.solutions/
Greg’s Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/jeTihSa

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