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OneSharpSwordAuthor: Dr. Wayne Pernell, CEO and Founder, DynamicLeader, Inc.
Most people live their lives using a dull blade, hoping to make it through to another day. Even a thousand dull blades would be no match for One Sharp Sword! One Sharp Sword is about breaking free and cutting through the veil that holds us back from living fully into our own truth. Who would you be if you weren't listening to someone else's voice? What job or career path would you be on? Where might you be living? Who would you surround yourself with? What would you eat? What music would you listen to? Better still, what music would you play? Dr. Pernell (also known as "Dr. P") brings you his insights and interviews guests who have had their own significant breakthroughs. Here, you're certain to come away inspired, ready to sharpen your sword. Be sure to get your weekly breakthrough with Dr. P, every Tuesday right here! One Sharp Sword! Language: en Genres: Business, Education, Management, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Interview with Damon Dixon
Monday, 2 February, 2026
What does it take to live above your perceived potential—and help others do the same? In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with Damon Dixon, a lifelong leader whose journey spans Division I athletics, a 33-year Naval career, biotech leadership, and now senior operations at BYU Athletics. Rather than a straight résumé walk-through, this conversation dives into the inner architecture of leadership: identity, vision, faith, perseverance, and service. Damon shares the story behind his personal “why”—to inspire all he comes in contact with so they maximize their potential—and how that purpose guided him through setbacks, career pivots, and moments where the plan fell apart… only to lead somewhere better. 🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways Living Above Potential: How Damon reframed limitations and outperformed expectations as a 5’8” Division I wide receiver Identity Before Outcome: Why becoming the person matters more than achieving the title The Navy as a Leadership Laboratory: Lessons in people-first leadership learned over three decades of service Setbacks as Redirection: When the “dream job” disappears—and why that may be essential The Power of Mentorship: How seeking (and becoming) mentors accelerates growth Multipliers, Not Diminishers: Building teams that scale talent, trust, and impact Faith + Effort: “Work as if everything depends on you; pray as if everything depends on God.” 👤 About Damon Dixon Damon Dixon is the Chief of Staff for BYU Athletics, a former Naval officer, Division I football player, biotech executive, and mentor. Across every chapter of his career, Damon has focused on one core mission: helping people perform beyond what they thought possible. 🔗 Connect with Damon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damon-b-dixon-mba/🎥 Watch the full episode now on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/6TmCXPsso2g
