48 mins: Grit and resilience

What you'll learn:

Shannon Huffman Polson is a true trailblazer. At nineteen, she climbed Denali, the highest mountain in North America, becoming the youngest woman ever to do so. She then became one of the first women to fly attack helicopters in the US Army. She’s since applied her knowledge of leadership, courage and resilience to high-performing teams in the corporate world. She started the Grit Institute; she’s a mother of two, a Keynote speaker and the author of two books: North of Hope and The Grit Factor.

Based on her military experience and leadership roles, Shannon shares actionable advice on navigating tough challenges, building mental strength, and her approach to making change.

💡 Grit can be developed: Grit isn’t something you’re born with – it’s a skill you can develop over time. By embracing challenges, even in unrelated areas, you can build the determination to face tough situations head-on.

💡 Resilience comes from optimism: Shannon introduces the paradox of grounded optimism: the need to have faith in the ultimate end goal while acknowledging the sometimes harsh realities of the present.

💡 Mindset is a decision: Mindset is entirely within our control. Every day, we make a conscious choice to adopt a mindset that moves us forward, and this mindset can determine how effectively we deal with adversity.

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