About Community Assistance Center:

Community Assistance Center (CAC) provides basic needs assistance for neighbors to prevent homelessness and hunger while promoting self-sufficiency and empowering them to thrive.

We pursue this mission through a series of services to residents of Sandy Springs and Dunwoody, Georgia:

• Financial Assistance
• 3 Food Pantries
• Thrift Store
• Adult Education
• Career Center
• CAC Cares 4 Kids – backpacks, summer lunches, coats for winter, gifts at Christmas
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

To help support the CAC visit: https://ourcac.org/

Francis K. Horton, III grew up in Mississippi and graduated from Mississippi State University with a B.S. in Computer Science. After graduating from Mississippi College School of Law in 1987, Francis served as Staff Attorney for the Department of Justice until 1994.

In 1995 he was appointed by the International Mission Board to an overseas post where he did a variety of mission, community development and disaster response work.

He and his family have lived and served in Pakistan, Thailand, India, Singapore and Turkey. Francis has directed responses to several major disasters and worked in community development projects in more than 16 countries.

He stepped into his current position of Chief Executive Officer of Community Assistance Center in 2021 and moved to Sandy Springs.

About Leadership Portraits:

Leadership Portraits is a curated collection of extraordinary individuals who have mastered the delicate brushstrokes of influence, resilience, and vision. Each portrait is a testament to the unique leadership styles that have shaped industries, communities, and legacies. Explore the nuanced narratives behind each face, and let these captivating images inspire your own journey of leadership excellence. Join us in celebrating the diverse stories that define leadership in its myriad forms—captured, framed, and showcased for your inspiration.

To learn more about the leaders featured here go to www.leadershipportraits.com. You can read articles about the guests and view video clips.

If you know a leader who would make a great portrait, please use the nomination link to submit their nomination - you may nominate yourself.

https://leadershipportraits.com/nominations/

Connect with us:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-portraits

Connect with Podcast Host Jennifer Wright:

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

In this episode of Leadership Portraits, host Jennifer Wright sits down with Brian Dedischew, a fractional strategic leader specializing in CIO and CTO roles, to discuss the emerging trend of fractional leadership in the business world.

In an era of rapid business evolution, a new role in executive leadership is emerging: fractional leadership. This model, particularly prevalent in startups, is reshaping how companies access high-level expertise. To gain deeper insights into this trend, we conducted an in-depth interview with Brian Dedischew, a fractional strategic leader specializing in CIO and CTO roles.

"Surround yourself with what you want to be. So, if you want to make millions of dollars, you should be surrounding yourself with people who make millions of dollars. If you want to be the best leader possible in your space, make sure you're surrounding yourself with those same types of leaders." - Brian Dedischew

Brian Dedischew, a dynamic business strategy executive with over 20 years of experience, excels in leading large-scale security transformation programs and managing multimillion-dollar budgets to drive innovative solutions and strategic growth. His expertise in translating complex security challenges into global solutions, coupled with his passion for supporting small and medium-sized businesses, makes him a versatile leader in fostering innovation across various industries. When not spearheading organizational transformations or optimizing operational excellence.

Discussion Topics:

• The rise of fractional leadership in various C-suite roles (CFO, CMO, CRO, CTO, CIO)
• Challenges and benefits of working with multiple companies as a fractional leader
• Strategies for effective time management and networking in a fractional role
• The importance of surrounding yourself with people who align with your goals
• Creating an environment that encourages creative problem-solving and innovation
• The future of fractional leadership and its impact on traditional executive roles

Resources Mentioned

Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life – August 21, 2021, By Bob Proctor

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Sebastian Enges Video: We Always Do What We Value Most

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Connect with Brian Dedischew:

To learn more about Brian, you can connect with him on LinkedIn

About Leadership Portraits:

Leadership Portraits is a curated collection of extraordinary individuals who have mastered the delicate brushstrokes of influence, resilience, and vision. Each portrait is a testament to the unique leadership styles that have shaped industries, communities, and legacies. Explore the nuanced narratives behind each face, and let these captivating images inspire your own journey of leadership excellence. Join us in celebrating the diverse stories that define leadership in its myriad forms—captured, framed, and showcased for your inspiration.

To learn more about the leaders featured here go to www.leadershipportraits.com. You can read articles about the guests and view video clips.

If you know a leader who would make a great portrait, please use the nomination link to submit their nomination - you may nominate yourself.

https://leadershipportraits.com/nominations/

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Amanda Witmond never expected her teaching career to unfold the way it did. Fresh out of college and stepping into her first classroom as a second grade teacher, she had no idea that within a few short years she would be thrust into a leadership role during one of the most challenging periods in modern education. But as Amanda reflects on her five-year journey as an educator, it’s clear that the unexpected twists and turns helped shape her into a dynamic leader with valuable insights to share.

There’s little doubt that whatever role Amanda takes on next, she’ll approach it with the same dedication, adaptability, and collaborative spirit that made her such an effective educator and leader. Her journey serves as an inspiring reminder of the wealth of talent and transferable skills that teachers possess – and the tremendous value they can bring to any organization lucky enough to have them.

To learn more about Amanda read her Leadership Portraits profile here: https://leadershipportraits.com/amandawitmond/

Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-witmond-profile/

Editor's Note: Since this episode was recorded, Amanda was offered and accepted a curriculum designer role at an Atlanta-based company. Join me in congratulating Amanda on this new, exciting venture.

Leadership Portraits is a curated collection of extraordinary individuals who have mastered the delicate brushstrokes of influence, resilience, and vision. Each portrait is a testament to the unique leadership styles that have shaped industries, communities, and legacies. Explore the nuanced narratives behind each face, and let these captivating images inspire your own journey of leadership excellence. Join us in celebrating the diverse stories that define leadership in its myriad forms—captured, framed, and showcased for your inspiration.

To learn more about the leaders featured here go to www.leadershipportraits.com. You can read articles about the guests and view video clips.

If you know a leader who would make a great portrait, please use the nomination link to submit their nomination - you may nominate yourself.

https://leadershipportraits.com/nominations/

Connect with us:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-portraits