Shannon Polson was one of the first women to fly the Apache helicopter in the US Army, serving for almost a decade and then onto years in leading and managing in the corporate sector. In her latest book, The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience and Leadership in the Most Male Dominated Organization in the World, shares dozens of women in the vanguard of their military careers and how courage, resilience and grit became key factors to their success. In sharing her story, Shannon has inspired women and men alike and changing the conversation around gender and leadership. She is also the founder of The Grit Institute, providing whole-leader facilitation in leadership, grit, purpose and innovation. With an emphasis on grit, she demonstrates how to tap into that passion and resolve so you can face your limitations, own your sense of purpose, and become a leader of greatness.
"Being grateful and curious can open a lot of doors and opportunities". After leaving the service in August 2001, Shannon had some doubts and considered coming back in the military after 9/11. Listen to the the advice she received from her Dad which helped her move on in her second service.
Connect with Shannon at https://www.shannonpolson.com/
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