Why PASSION Separates True Leaders From Mere Managers

Meghan Moretti is the CEO of Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund, a national nonprofit honoring military service by providing college scholarships to the children of fallen or disabled service members. Over the last 11 years, the Fund has awarded more than $38 million in scholarships to over 8,000 Johnny Mac Scholars across the country. A West Point graduate and former Army officer, Meghan deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan as a military police officer before transitioning to a career in healthcare and nonprofit leadership. She has spent nearly 20 years building a career of service—across deployments, relocations, and career shifts—driven by a deep commitment to community impact. Before joining JMSF in 2024, Meghan was Executive Director of The Addis Clinic, leading digital health initiatives in underserved communities worldwide. 

In this episode, she shares how great leadership starts with knowing yourself—and why clarity, communication, and authenticity are everything when you’re building strong teams.

From morning meltdowns to mission statements, Meghan brings raw honesty and practical insight to what it means to lead well—at work, at home, and in your own mind.

In this episode:

• How to create clarity, alignment, and buy-in in your organization
• Why “Lead Yourself First” is non-negotiable for steady leadership
• What to do when short tempers and stress take over
• The importance of identifying your personal chaos triggers
• How to give your team grace—while getting them producing
• The one thing steady leaders never outsource
• Why passion separates true leaders from mere managers
• What finances and poor communication have in common (and how both create chaos)
• The Power of No: why good leaders are excellent at cutting distractions
• How mentors shape who you become

Connect With Meghan Moretti: www.johnnymac.org

This episode will inspire you to lead from a place of calm confidence and challenge you to bring more intentionality, grace, and growth into every area of your life.

🎧 Listen now and get battle-ready for leadership in every season.

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