Episodi

  • How to Protect Teachers from Initiative Fatigue
    Jan 20 2026

    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 about what it takes to build strong teams, empower staff, and create thriving school cultures.

    If you’re ready to think with your head and lead with your heart…and make a real impact…you are in the right place. Because strong schools don’t happen by accident, they are led strong.

    Are you a school leader who needs support with your school-wide management systems? From Chaos to Clarity: A Leader's Guide to Effective Behavior Systems could be your answer! Head over to From Chaos to Clarity and get your copy today!

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    27 min
  • The Leadership Lens on Student Behavior
    Jan 13 2026

    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 about what it takes to build strong teams, empower staff, and create thriving school cultures.

    If you’re ready to think with your head and lead with your heart…and make a real impact…you are in the right place. Because strong schools don’t happen by accident, they are led strong.

    Join us for The UNCOMMON Educators’ Monthly Workshop, a free workshop that addresses real challenges schools are facing, with actionable strategies for moving your school forward. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxNnxwqJIC1BnbDIPabYH345HHquQrUYpUBRgktFEERBg0sg/viewform?usp=header.

    Looking forward to connecting with you soon!

    If you are ready to get professional development that works…bit sized sessions that actually give you actionable steps for implementation…and you can access from anywhere…head over to https://uncommonedu.com and check out my newest project!

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    28 min
  • The Leadership Reset: Building Systems that Actually Work
    Jan 6 2026

    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 about what it takes to build strong teams, empower staff, and create thriving school cultures.

    If you’re ready to think with your head and lead with your heart…and make a real impact…you are in the right place. Because strong schools don’t happen by accident, they are led strong.

    Join us for The UNCOMMON Educators’ Monthly Workshop, a free workshop that addresses real challenges schools are facing, with actionable strategies for moving your school forward. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxNnxwqJIC1BnbDIPabYH345HHquQrUYpUBRgktFEERBg0sg/viewform?usp=header.

    If you are ready to get professional development that works…bit sized sessions that actually give you actionable steps for implementation…and you can access from anywhere…head over to https://uncommonedu.com and check out my newest project!

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    31 min
  • 2026 is Coming in Hot!
    Dec 30 2025

    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 about what it takes to build strong teams, empower staff, and create thriving school cultures.

    If you’re ready to think with your head and lead with your heart…and make a real impact…you are in the right place. Because strong schools don’t happen by accident, they are led strong.

    Join us for The UNCOMMON Educators’ Monthly Workshop, a free workshop that addresses real challenges schools are facing, with actionable strategies for moving your school forward. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxNnxwqJIC1BnbDIPabYH345HHquQrUYpUBRgktFEERBg0sg/viewform?usp=header. Looking forward to connecting with you soon!

    If you are ready to get professional development that works…bit sized sessions that actually give you actionable steps for implementation…and you can access from anywhere…head over to https://uncommonedu.com and check out my newest project!

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    30 min
  • Semester Wrap Up and Second Half Planning
    Dec 16 2025

    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 about what it takes to build strong teams, empower staff, and create thriving school cultures.

    If you’re ready to think with your head and lead with your heart…and make a real impact…you are in the right place. Because strong schools don’t happen by accident, they are led strong.

    If you are ready to get professional development that works…bit sized sessions that actually give you actionable steps for implementation…and you can access from anywhere…head over to https://uncommonedu.com and check out my newest project!

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    18 min
  • Leading with Integrity
    Dec 9 2025

    School leadership isn’t for the faint of heart, and it doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Whether you’re an experienced 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 about what it takes to build strong teams, empower staff, and create thriving school cultures.

    If you’re ready to think with your head and lead with your heart…and make a real impact…you are in the right place. Because strong schools don’t happen by accident, they are led strong.

    If you are ready to get professional development that works…bit sized sessions that actually give you actionable steps for implementation…and you can access from anywhere…head over to https://uncommonedu.com and check out my newest project!

    Do you believe in the power of a teacher? When great teachers have the right training and support, they can doamazing things for kids! That is exactly why I am developing my own Texas Alternative Certification Program for aspiringteachers. Help me get this program up and running by donating today! Every dollar counts! https://gofund.me/015f8b8d

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    25 min
  • Taking Care of Your People
    Dec 2 2025

    School leadership isn’t for the faint of heart, and it doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Whether you’re an experienced 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 about what it takes to build strong teams, empower staff, and create thriving school cultures.

    If you’re ready to think with your head and lead with your heart…and make a real impact…you are in the right place. Because strong schools don’t happen by accident, they are led strong.

    If you are ready to get professional development that works…bit sized sessions that actually give you actionable steps for implementation…and you can access from anywhere…head over to https://uncommonedu.com and check out my newest project!

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    17 min
  • Cold Fronts in Schools: Navigating Chaos Before a Break
    Nov 25 2025

    School leadership isn’t for the faint of heart, and it doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Whether you’re an experienced 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 about what it takes to build strong teams, empower staff, and create thriving school cultures.

    If you’re ready to think with your head and lead with your heart…and make a real impact…you are in the right place. Because strong schools don’t happen by accident, they are led strong.

    If you are ready to get professional development that works…bit sized sessions that actually give you actionable steps for implementation…and you can access from anywhere…head over to https://uncommonedu.com and check out my newest project!

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    28 min