Stand Tall & Own It

5. Open Source Leadership: Generosity & 36-hour days - with Monique Minnick

September 14, 2020
Stand Tall & Own It
5. Open Source Leadership: Generosity & 36-hour days - 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 [10:25]
  • The betterment of other people [17:45]
  • Relationships & connecting [22:46]
  • Intersection of preparation and opportunity [26:11]
  • Leaders are learners [27:22]

Now what?

  • Establish two key habits [35:20], [54:20]
    • Planning while leaving room for flex and flow
    • Self Care 
  • How to get started working with nonprofits [41:00], [55:36]
    • 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.  [5:30]

Nonprofits:
IRON Lives  [32:39]
Bedford Ride  [7:05], [13:40]
Mustache for Kids / Grow For It! [29:04]
The Listening [34:10]

Personality Testing:
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator [18:26]
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

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Asking Good Questions
The betterment of other people
Relationships & connecting
Intersection of preparation and opportunity
Leaders are learners
Habits that help you lead
How to get started working with nonprofits