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Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
“Just be you,” they say. But for many high-achievers, “just being you” hasn’t always felt safe or practical—whether it’s at work, school, church, or even in leadership circles. For purpose-driven leaders, holding back can limit your impact and undermine your authenticity.
Even in workplaces that claim to value individuality, leading with confidence and conviction still takes courage. To lead with steadiness and clarity, you must first understand your values, embrace your individuality, and recognize that the solutions you need are as unique as you are.
Stand Tall & Own It is for modern leaders who want to lead with purpose, integrity, and courage—without sacrificing who they are. Each episode explores how to navigate challenges, make values-anchored decisions, and cultivate the discernment to think critically in a noisy world.
If you’re ready to explore your Core Values and lead with intention, check out my Core Values Blueprint and Core Values Coaching for practical tools to help you grow.
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Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
Best of Season 1: Episode 5 - Open Source Leadership with Monique Minnick
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Monique Minnick is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel with a background in human resources, transformation, education, training and development. As she embraces her need to serve by being active within the non-profit community her natural tendencies to lead focus on relationships and connections. Monique is an information collector and believes that Leaders are Learners. Monique’s purpose, supporting the betterment of other people, is highlighted here in her varied and interesting life. She is a constant learner, and what she learns, she immediately shares.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Asking good questions
- The betterment of other people
- Relationships & connecting
- Intersection of preparation and opportunity
- Leaders are learners
Now what?
- Establish two key habits
- Planning while leaving room for flex and flow
- Self Care
- How to get started working with nonprofits
- Be willing to serve first
- Use your skill set to help them improve
- Spend time doing the things that match your personal beliefs
- Be willing to say ‘yes’
- Remember that time is more important than the dollar
Resources mentioned in this episode:
21 Laws of Leadership John C Maxwell.
Nonprofits:
IRON Lives
Bedford Ride
Mustache for Kids / Grow For It!
The Listening
Personality Testing:
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Maxwell Method of DISC - with Andrea Johnson
Where to find Monique:
Website: https://minnickenterprises.com/
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniqueminnick/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MinnickEnterprisesLLC
Want to get more involved?
Are you interested in your own DISC assessment or certification in speaking, training or coaching? Get more information on at: Andrea Johnson - The John Maxwell Team
Email me at andrea@theintentionaloptimist.com and let me know how I can be your professional encourager!
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