In this episode, I sit down with Summer Dixon, founder of Dixon Strategies and a Vistage Chair, for a conversation that goes beyond titles and into how leaders actually think and make decisions.

Summer built her career inside a fast-moving corporate environment where she was constantly stepping into the unknown, launching teams, building programs, and figuring things out before there was a clear path.

That’s where she realized something that still defines her work today: She doesn’t wait for clarity. She creates it.

Now, she spends her time sitting across from CEOs and business owners, helping them work through the decisions that don’t have easy answers, the ones that carry weight, complexity, and real consequences.

We get into:

• Why some leaders continue to grow while others stall

• What it really means to be open to learning at the highest levels

• How the best decisions often come from asking better questions, not having faster answers

• And why having the right space to think and talk things through changes everything

We also talk about building something outside of the work, and why creating spaces like

CollabHERate matters just as much as the work itself.

If you’ve ever been in a position where you’re expected to have the answers, but still need a place to think, this conversation will resonate.

About Summer Dixon

Summer Dixon is the founder of Dixon Strategies and a Vistage Chair based in Louisville, Kentucky. She works closely with CEOs and business owners, helping them think through complex decisions, navigate growth, and lead more effectively.

Before starting her own business, Summer spent nearly two decades in corporate leadership, where she built and led teams, launched new programs, and operated in fast-moving environments that required constant problem-solving and adaptability.

In addition to her client work, she brings leaders together through peer groups and local initiatives like CollabHERate, focused on connection, conversation, and shared growth.

Learn More at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/summerldixon/

About Kristina Lowe

Kristina Lowe is the founder and strategic partner of Tripoint Strategic Group, a Louisville-based firm that works with businesses and organizations to clarify direction, align strategy, and drive growth.

With over 20 years of experience across marketing, product, and strategic development, Kristina has led growth initiatives for global brands and now partners with small to mid-sized companies and nonprofits to help them move from ideas to execution.

She is also the host of Tripoint Conversations, a podcast focused on real stories from leaders, founders, and operators, exploring the decisions, challenges, and moments that shape how people build and lead.

To learn more or be a guest, go to:

https://www.tripointstrategicgroup.com/podcast