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Lead Strong with Cheri

Lead Strong with Cheri

Cheri Dixon 276 Episodes Aug 18, 2026

Effective school leadership requires more than vision...it demands strategy, execution, and the ability to build empowered teams. On Lead Strong, leadership coach and veteran school leader Cheri Dixon equips experienced and aspiring school leaders with practical tools, leadership frameworks, and expert insights to lead with confidence and drive sustained results. Whether you're navigating complex challenges or building your leadership capacity, this podcast helps you strengthen your leadership approach to create schools where students and teams excel.

Episodes

How Great Leaders Create Shared Responsibility
How Great Leaders Create Shared Responsibility Aug 18, 2026 00:26:06 School leadership isn’t for the faint of heart, and it doesn’t come with an instruction manual.  Whether you’re anexperienced principal or stepping into your first leadership role, this podcast is your space to grow, reflect, and lead with purpose.Join veteran school leader, principal, and leadership coach Cheri Dixon each week as she shares real strategies, leadership wisdom, and the hard truths
The Leadership Conversations That Build Commitment
The Leadership Conversations That Build Commitment Aug 11, 2026 00:32:10 School leadership isn’t for the faint of heart, and it doesn’t come with an instruction manual.  Whether you’re anexperienced principal or stepping into your first leadership role, this podcast is your space to grow, reflect, and lead with purpose. Join veteran school leader, principal, and leadership coach Cheri Dixon each week as she shares real strategies, leadership wisdom, and the hard truths
Why Buy-In Is Earned, Not Announced
Why Buy-In Is Earned, Not Announced Aug 4, 2026 00:30:34 School leadership isn’t for the faint of heart, and it doesn’t come with an instruction manual.  Whether you’re anexperienced principal or stepping into your first leadership role, this podcast is your space to grow, reflect, and lead with purpose. Join veteran school leader, principal, and leadership coach Cheri Dixon each week as she shares real strategies, leadership wisdom, and the hard truths
How to Build an Action Plan That Doesn't Sit on a Shelf
How to Build an Action Plan That Doesn't Sit on a Shelf Jul 28, 2026 00:19:58 School leadership isn’t for the faint of heart, and it doesn’t come with an instruction manual.  Whether you’re anexperienced principal or stepping into your first leadership role, this podcast is your space to grow, reflect, and lead with purpose. Join veteran school leader, principal, and leadership coach Cheri Dixon each week as she shares real strategies, leadership wisdom, and the hard truths
The Leadership Mistake That Creates Initiative Fatique
The Leadership Mistake That Creates Initiative Fatique Jul 21, 2026 00:26:21 School leadership isn’t for the faint of heart, and it doesn’t come with an instruction manual.  Whether you’re anexperienced principal or stepping into your first leadership role, this podcast is your space to grow, reflect, and lead with purpose. Join veteran school leader, principal, and leadership coach Cheri Dixon each week as she shares real strategies, leadership wisdom, and the hard truths
The Standard Behind Every Successful School Improvement Plan
The Standard Behind Every Successful School Improvement Plan Jul 7, 2026 00:18:05 School leadership isn’t for the faint of heart, and it doesn’t come with an instruction manual.  Whether you’re anexperienced principal or stepping into your first leadership role, this podcast is your space to grow, reflect, and lead with purpose. Join veteran school leader, principal, and leadership coach Cheri Dixon each week as she shares real strategies, leadership wisdom, and the hard truths
Stop Writing Better Plans. Start Building Better Systems.
Stop Writing Better Plans. Start Building Better Systems. Jun 30, 2026 00:24:11 School leadership isn’t for the faint of heart, and it doesn’t come with an instruction manual.  Whether you’re anexperienced principal or stepping into your first leadership role, this podcast is your space to grow, reflect, and lead with purpose. Join veteran school leader, principal, and leadership coach Cheri Dixon each week as she shares real strategies, leadership wisdom, and the hard truths
Standing in Front, Beside, and Behind Your People
Standing in Front, Beside, and Behind Your People Jun 23, 2026 00:23:03 School leadership isn’t for the faint of heart, and it doesn’t come with an instruction manual.  Whether you’re anexperienced principal or stepping into your first leadership role, this podcast is your space to grow, reflect, and lead with purpose. Join veteran school leader, principal, and leadership coach Cheri Dixon each week as she shares real strategies, leadership wisdom, and the hard truths
The Leadership Skill That Sustains Change
The Leadership Skill That Sustains Change Jun 17, 2026 00:16:03 School leadership isn’t for the faint of heart, and it doesn’t come with an instruction manual.  Whether you’re anexperienced principal or stepping into your first leadership role, this podcast is your space to grow, reflect, and lead with purpose. Join veteran school leader, principal, and leadership coach Cheri Dixon each week as she shares real strategies, leadership wisdom, and the hard truths
From Root Cause to Actual Results
From Root Cause to Actual Results Jun 9, 2026 00:21:58 School leadership isn’t for the faint of heart, and it doesn’t come with an instruction manual.  Whether you’re anexperienced principal or stepping into your first leadership role, this podcast is your space to grow, reflect, and lead with purpose. Join veteran school leader, principal, and leadership coach Cheri Dixon each week as she shares real strategies, leadership wisdom, and the hard truths
The Power of Two to Three Strategic Priorities
The Power of Two to Three Strategic Priorities Jun 2, 2026 00:20:29 School leadership isn’t for the faint of heart, and it doesn’t come with an instruction manual.  Whether you’re anexperienced principal or stepping into your first leadership role, this podcast is your space to grow, reflect, and lead with purpose. Join veteran school leader, principal, and leadership coach Cheri Dixon each week as she shares real strategies, leadership wisdom, and the hard truths
Giving Ourselves Permission to Rest
Giving Ourselves Permission to Rest May 26, 2026 00:24:08 School leadership isn’t for the faint of heart, and it doesn’t come with an instruction manual.  Whether you’re anexperienced principal or stepping into your first leadership role, this podcast is your space to grow, reflect, and lead with purpose. Join veteran school leader, principal, and leadership coach Cheri Dixon each week as she shares real strategies, leadership wisdom, and the hard truths

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