HBR IdeaCast To Build Grit, Go Back to Basics
Sep 1, 2020
Shannon Huffman Polson, a consultant, former military pilot, and author of 'The Grit Factor,' shares her journey of resilience from becoming the youngest woman to summit Denali to flying Apache helicopters. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's story and core purpose to build grit like a muscle. Polson discusses overcoming challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field and offers reflective exercises to help audiences strengthen their grit, especially during stressful times like a pandemic.
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Grit Definition
- Grit is dogged determination in the face of difficulty.
- It's crucial in uncertain, ambiguous environments where the future is unclear.
Soccer Field Story
- Huffman Polson's father encouraged her grit through stories and questions.
- One example is when he asked why she didn't challenge a dominant soccer player.
Military Obstacles
- Huffman Polson joined the military wanting a challenging, exciting role.
- As one of the first female attack helicopter pilots, she faced unforeseen obstacles.
