Shannon Huffman Polson
Consultant and former military pilot, youngest woman to summit Denali, and one of the first women to pilot the Apache attack helicopter in the U.S. Army. Author of "The Grit Factor."
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Mar 7, 2023 • 43min
Building Grit with Shannon Huffman Polson
Shannon Huffman Polson, pioneer in military aviation, discusses challenges faced in the Army. Talks about developing resilience, grit, and dealing with adversity. Explores the concept of core purpose and building relationships. Shares insights on fostering grit and resilience in children.
Sep 1, 2020 • 25min
To Build Grit, Go Back to Basics
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.
