Cheri Mason

Cheri Mason is the former Chairman of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, where she led one of the largest federal adjudicatory bodies in the country.

A former federal CEO, attorney, and presidential appointee, she is the author of Dare to Relate: Leading with a Fierce Heart and a national speaker on relational leadership, executive influence, and public service transformation.

Modern Author Program

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“I turned leadership lessons into a book, and the book into a national platform.”

— Cheri Mason

What Changed?

• Built a paid speaking platform
• Structured bulk book deals into corporate contracts
• Expanded into recurring journal publications
• Elevated national visibility
• Continued federal leadership trajectory

Goal

  • Build authority or thought leadership
  • Publish a legacy or mission-driven book
  •  Use a book as a business asset
  • Support a consulting or speaking business

Constraints

  • Limited time / full-time job
  • Needed structure and accountability
  • Wanted editorial guidance, not ghostwriting

Role

  • Executive / C-suite
  • Nonprofit or mission-driven leader