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 a mother of two, a Keynote speaker and the author of two books: North of Hope and The Grit Factor.

Through the Grit Institute, she now applies her knowledge of leadership, courage and resilience to high-performing teams in the corporate world. 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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