Shannon Huffman Polson | Keynote Speaker, Author

The first woman to earn four stars as an Army general shares her leadership experience and advice: bit.ly/2zutgcB #grit #womeninstem @usarmy #womenvets

“Character cannot be developed in ease & quiet. Only through experience of trial & suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired & success achieved.” – Helen Keller Chapter 5 of The Grit Factor: knowing that by doing hard things you get better at doing hard things.

Optimism is absolutely required to move forward. It's a critical component of all leaders, and studies show it as the most important factor for survival of Vietnam POWs. The good thing? It's a choice we each make, every day. #optimism. theguardian.com/artanddesign/2…

Lieutenant Colonel Tammy Barlette, Air Force, was one of the first women to fly the A-10. She defines grit as "Grit is continuing toward a goal even when it’s more challenging than you had anticipated.” #grit #leadership

"My personal philosophy is always do your best. Sometimes that will exceed the standard, and sometimes it meets the standard." Brigadier General Diana Holland, first woman commandant at the @USMA U.S. Army #leadership #grit

This @Forbes article shines a light on what companies are doing to combat rough times and creating a new work culture that will lead to long-lasting business progress. The Grit Institute teaches business leaders how to do just that. forbes.com/sites/jonathan…

"One of the most important things you can learn is that what you think and how you perceive events is totally up to you." - Dr. Rhonda Cornum Major U.S. Army, POW #grit #leadership #womenshistorymonth

Are Women Better leaders Than Men? The data suggests yes. "At every level, more women were rated by their peers, their bosses, their direct reports, & their other associates as better overall leaders than their male counterparts." hbr.org/2012/03/a-stud… #quote #pressforprogress

"Rather, ten times, die in the surf, heralding the way to a new world, than stand idly on the shore." - Florence Nightingale #audacity #leadership

Which of the stories and lessons learned from these The Grit Factor leaders resonates most deeply for you? amzn.to/2RQTDjB#pressf… #leadership #womenvets

Fighter Pilot Tammy Barlette shares her top tips for leaders on how to excel in their careers and develop grit. #inspire #topgun #topgun2 #leadership #womenvets

"It’s the quality and character of the #leader that determines performance and results. All of us lead in our own way, and when we don’t see ourselves as categories, we are far more effective.”- Frances Hesselbein, CEO of the Girl Scouts and Presidential Medal of Freedom awardee

The statistics don't lie: those with mentors are 5x more likely to be promoted. Those who mentor? 6x. Hear more about making this work with mentorship expert Lisa Fain: youtu.be/JEwY7k8nBWQ?si…

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Outstanding and simple advice for leaders just starting out from the first African American woman three-star general in the @USArmy -- and the Army's surgeon general. #blm #womenvets

It was great talking with The Empowering Women Podcast about The Grit Factor and leadership during a pandemic. I hope you enjoy listening! empoweringwomen.libsyn.com/empowering-wom…

The Grit Institute is based in part on principles that increase employee engagement (especially Paths 2 Purpose through The Grit Institute) but I'm a fan of thriving as the end goal, as Microsoft is defines it. What do you think of the differentiation? hbr.org/2022/06/why-mi…

Too often, people are brought down by shame or blame when something goes wrong. Here, a unique perspective on #failure from someone who overcame it many times, as all true leaders are forced to do. #leadership #womenvets

Leaders in The Grit Factor understand that performance is key.Everything they had the chance to do they had to earn, and they had to ask for. #leadership

The Grit Factor has connected me with so many others who share my love of flight and how it connects to grit. I hope you enjoy listening to this quick discussion with @FlyingCareers on The Aviation Careers Podcast. aviationcareerspodcast.com/acp293-what-do…