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Lead Strong with Cheri

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.

The First Thing Turnaround Leaders Must Do: Stabilize the Culture

20 mins; March 31, 2026

The Leadership Moves That Prevent Burnout

16 mins; March 17, 2026

How to Monitor the Work and Still Build Trust

20 mins; March 10, 2026

Using Reflection to Drive Better Decisions

17 mins; March 03, 2026

Lead Strong with Dr. Lisa Riegel

35 mins; February 26, 2026

Why Compliance is Not the Goal

18 mins; February 25, 2026

Lead Strong with Dr. Nelva Lee

35 mins; February 19, 2026

What Strong Leaders Do Differently for Students with Special Needs

24 mins; February 17, 2026

Leading Schools Where People Feel Safe to Learn

26 mins; February 10, 2026

Why Culture is Built in the Small Moments

28 mins; February 03, 2026

From Chaos to Clarity: Why Systems Change Schools

27 mins; January 27, 2026

How to Protect Teachers from Initiative Fatigue

27 mins; January 20, 2026

The Leadership Lens on Student Behavior

28 mins; January 13, 2026

The Leadership Reset: Building Systems that Actually Work

30 mins; January 06, 2026

2026 is Coming in Hot!

29 mins; December 30, 2025

Semester Wrap Up and Second Half Planning

17 mins; December 16, 2025

Leading with Integrity

25 mins; December 09, 2025

Taking Care of Your People

17 mins; December 02, 2025

Cold Fronts in Schools: Navigating Chaos Before a Break

28 mins; November 25, 2025

Special Education Programs and Mid-Year Realities

44 mins; November 18, 2025

Are You Focused on Positive Intet?

24 mins; November 11, 2025

It's November...Time to Plan for the Holiday Season!

35 mins; November 04, 2025

Do Your People Enjoy Walking into Your School?

20 mins; October 28, 2025

It's Not a Discipline Issue, It's a Leadership Opportunity

20 mins; October 21, 2025

Communication is Key

20 mins; October 14, 2025

Data is More than Just Numbers

33 mins; October 07, 2025

Be the Leader You Needed as a Teacher

21 mins; September 30, 2025

What Makes an Excellent School?

31 mins; September 23, 2025

Lead the People AND the Processes!

27 mins; September 16, 2025

Hard Conversations are Hard...Do Them with Courage and Care

30 mins; September 09, 2025

If You Are Not Following, You Are Not Leading!

21 mins; September 02, 2025

Do You Know Your People?

31 mins; August 26, 2025

Stop Playing Superhero - Lead Like a Human

23 mins; August 19, 2025

Lead Strong with Cheri - Feedback Isn't Always a Gut Punch, It's a Gift

37 mins; August 12, 2025

Lead Strong with Cheri -Strong Schools Don't Happen By Chance

43 mins; August 05, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Our Final Episdoe

21 mins; July 29, 2025

Leadership Lessons with Cheri - Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast

26 mins; July 16, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Rest is a Power Move

26 mins; July 15, 2025

Leadership Lessons: You Don't Need to Know It All to Lead Well

16 mins; July 09, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Strong Isn't Silent: Finding Your Voice

28 mins; July 08, 2025

Leadership Lessons - The First 10 Second Impression

17 mins; June 25, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Accept Every Situation with a Smile

24 mins; June 24, 2025

Leadership Lessons - Hiring Season: Building Your Best Team

19 mins; June 18, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Does History Repeat Itself?

21 mins; June 17, 2025

Leadership Lessons - Establishing Your Authority

17 mins; June 11, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - UNCOMMON is Coming!

40 mins; June 10, 2025

Leadership Lessons - Data Review Time!

16 mins; June 04, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Feeling Worthy

25 mins; June 03, 2025

Leadership Lessons - Leading with Respect

16 mins; May 28, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out- You Can Never Cross the Ocean Unless You Have the Courage to Lose Sight of the Shore

20 mins; May 27, 2025

Leadership Lessons - Leadership is NOT a Title

15 mins; May 21, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Never Quit When It's Hard

31 mins; May 20, 2025

Leadership Lesson - Leading People = Big Responsibilities

18 mins; May 07, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Is It Time for an Overhaul?

31 mins; May 06, 2025

Leadership Lessons - Get Out of Your Own Way

20 mins; April 30, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Keeping the Faith

20 mins; April 29, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - What If You Are the One?

31 mins; April 22, 2025

Leadership Lessons - Staying True to Your Word

22 mins; April 16, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Living a Life of Integrity

25 mins; April 15, 2025

Leadership Lessons - It Takes More

16 mins; April 09, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Have We Lost the Human Touch?

20 mins; April 08, 2025

Leadership Lessons - Top Characteristics of Top Level Leaders

22 mins; April 02, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Life Pivots as a High Achiever

33 mins; April 01, 2025

Leadership Lessons - Knowing When It's Time to Level Up

13 mins; March 26, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Influential Women in My Life

24 mins; March 25, 2025

Leadership Lessons - How Important is Hope Within Your Organization

31 mins; March 19, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Small Goals Make Big Dreams Possible with Aubrey and Samantha Hoveland

18 mins; March 18, 2025

Leadership Lessons - Prioritizing Self-Care as a Leader

24 mins; March 12, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Believing in Yourself

31 mins; March 11, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Prioritizing Self-Care to Be Your Best Self

27 mins; March 04, 2025

Leadership Lessons - Managing in a World of Leadership

29 mins; February 26, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Managing Your Life

30 mins; February 25, 2025

Leadership Lessons with Cheri - Run Your Day for Ultimate Success

34 mins; February 19, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Run Your Day or Your Day Will Run You

36 mins; February 18, 2025

Leadership Lessons with Cheri - The Leader's Guide to Planning for Success

23 mins; February 12, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Planning for Success

28 mins; February 11, 2025

Leadership Lessons - Keeping Your Why as Your Driving Force

21 mins; February 05, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Build Your Best Life: Know Your Why

30 mins; February 04, 2025

Leadership Lessons with Cheri - Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be Series

14 mins; January 29, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Building a Life You Love Series

20 mins; January 27, 2025

Leadership Lessons - Why do Leaders Micromange?

19 mins; January 22, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - I Need Control!

31 mins; January 21, 2025

Leadership Lessons - Harmony in Our Leadership World

12 mins; January 15, 2025

Strong: Inside and Out - Are You Living Life in Alignment

26 mins; January 14, 2025

Leadership Lessons - Leadership Challenges in 2025

21 mins; January 08, 2025

Challenging But Possible!

22 mins; January 07, 2025

Year-End Leadership Strategies: Planning for Success in the New Year

25 mins; January 01, 2025

My Year End Review Part 2

27 mins; December 31, 2024

Is Your Problem Solving Sabotaging Your Leadership

21 mins; December 26, 2024

My Year in Review Process Part 1

39 mins; December 24, 2024

Leadership Lesson - Are You an Adaptable Leader?

22 mins; December 18, 2024

How Are You Taking Care of You?

32 mins; December 17, 2024

Leadership Success During the Holiday Season

19 mins; December 11, 2024

Are You Confident, Courageous, and Clear on Your Future Path?

28 mins; December 10, 2024

Leadership Lessons with Nicole Van Kuppeveld

23 mins; December 04, 2024

Mixing It Up with Jen Rulon

26 mins; December 03, 2024

Leadership Lessons - Standards

35 mins; November 27, 2024

What Drives You On Those Tough Days

24 mins; November 26, 2024

Staying Focused on Results

25 mins; November 20, 2024

Taking Pride in Yourself

29 mins; November 19, 2024

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