UNSTUCK Podcast | The People Problem No One Wants to Fix with Monique Gibson | Episode 004

What happens when the biggest problem in your business… is people?In this episode of UNSTUCK, Tim Terrentine sits down with Monique Gibson—U.S. Army veteran, attorney, and founder of JMCO Consulting—for a candid, unfiltered conversation about leadership, workplace dysfunction, and the realities of growing a business.Monique shares her journey from military service to corporate leadership to entrepreneurship—and how those experiences shaped her approach to solving one of the most overlooked challenges in organizations: people.Together, they unpack:Why high performers often fail as leadersThe real reason workplace toxicity existsHow childhood experiences show up in the boardroomWhy founders struggle to scale beyond early successThe danger of hiring family and friends into key rolesWhat happens when leaders avoid hard conversationsWhy “being the boss” isn’t what people expectThe cost of untrained managers on team performanceHow to identify and fix organizational blind spotsWhy growth requires both clarity and implementationOne of the most powerful takeaways:You don’t fix people problems by avoiding them—you fix them by facing them.This conversation is direct, honest, and grounded in real-world experience. Monique brings both compassion and accountability to the table, challenging leaders to stop ignoring what’s broken and start building what works.Because getting unstuck isn’t about working harder.It’s about fixing what’s in the way.About the Guest:Monique Gibson, JD, MBA, is a U.S. Army veteran, attorney, and founder of JMCO Consulting LLC. She helps organizations solve complex operational and leadership challenges through strategic thinking, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. Learn more:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/moniquegibson1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmcoconsulting/Email: [email protected]#UnstuckPodcast #Leadership #OrganizationalDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #BusinessGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #PeopleLeadership #Entrepreneurship #TimTerrentine