Small Steps Big Wins© Cheri Dixon: Empowering Leadership - from Classroom to Author to TV | Small Steps Big Wins | E139
Empowering Leadership: From Classroom to Entrepreneurship with Cheri Dixon
Join Sue as she sits down with Cheri Dixon, a former school principal turned leadership coach, author, and TV host, to discuss her inspiring journey. Cheri shares her background in education, her challenges and triumphs in turning around failing schools, and the impact of Hurricane Harvey and the pandemic. Discover how she navigated a career shift from education to entrepreneurship, her strategies for staying focused despite ADHD, and her passion for empowering women leaders. Cheri also delves into her work on autism awareness, her books, podcast, and exciting TV and documentary projects, providing a wealth of insights for personal and professional growth. This episode is a deep dive into leadership, resilience, and the power of saying yes to life’s opportunities.
00:32 Journey into Education and Leadership
02:25 Challenges and Growth in Leadership
04:55 Transition to Entrepreneurship
08:33 Daily Routines and Focus Strategies
11:17 Decision to Leave Education
15:39 New Ventures: Writing and Media
19:27 Documentary on Autism
29:39 Diagnosing Autism in Schools
30:25 Surprising Insights from the Documentary
33:09 Support Services for Adults with Autism
35:31 Challenges and Costs of Autism Care
38:32 Advice for Working with People with Autism
44:49 Upcoming Books and Personal Reflections
51:47 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Cheri Dixon is the owner of Cheri Dixon Consulting LLC, which she started after leaving a 28-year career in public education. Cheri loved the work she did with turnaround schools and continues to take that work into the business world, helping businesses scale their organizations to the next level. In addition, Cheri believes that the leader is crucial to any organization and supports leaders to develop their skills to strive for excellence in this global society.
Cheri's contact information:
https://www.facebook.com/cheri.dixon.35/
https://www.instagram.com/cheridixonconsulting/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-dixon-38938b244/
https://www.cheridixonconsulting.com
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smallstepsbigwinspodcast
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmallStepsBIGWinsPodcast
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