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Leadership Without Strategy Is Just Noise: How to Avoid the Biggest Mistake in Succession and Decision-Making
Most leadership breakdowns don’t happen because someone failed.
They happen because someone was miscast—a tactical thinker was put in a strategic seat.
And by the time you realize it, the cost isn’t just performance—it’s trust, culture, and growth.
In this episode of The Next Interview, I sit down with Dr. Linda Henman, author of Healthy Decisions and known across the C-suite as The Decision Catalyst. With 40+ years advising boards, CEOs, and executive teams, Linda knows how to diagnose leadership blind spots before they turn into business disasters.
Meet Linda:
Get her book: Healthy Decisions: Critical Thinking Skills for Healthcare Executives
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Visit her website: https://henmanperformancegroup.com/

In this conversation, we dig into:
• Why most M&A deals fail—and how Tyson Foods got it right
• The $3.5M decision that saved a hospital (and what it means for your org)
• How to identify real strategic thinkers in your team before you promote the wrong person
⏱️ Key Timestamps:
• 06:00 – M&A integration done right: the Tyson case
• 16:00 – How to tell if someone is strategic (or just confident)
• 33:00 – The leadership cost of avoiding hard truths

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Doland White is the host of The Next Interview—where bold leaders share the real stories behind business growth, empowered teams, and leadership breakthroughs. With over 40 years of experience as a CEO, advisor, and transformation coach, Doland brings a sharp eye for strategy and a deep belief in trust, autonomy, and accountability. His conversations cut through the noise to deliver insights that help leaders build confidence, scale results, and change lives.

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