Shannon Huffman Polson

Shannon Huffman Polson

Global keynote speaker and award-winning author | Founder and CEO of The Grit Institute & PURPOSE BUILT | Helping you attract + retain, inspire + build courageous leaders and teams | Veteran | Mom of boys.HERE TO SERVE.

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A murder and a cathedral

A murder and a cathedral

December 18, 2024

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Talking turkey: a win for grit you can do today

Talking turkey: a win for grit you can do…

December 12, 2024

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You're probably doing this one thing wrong-- fixing it changes everything (really)

You're probably doing this one thing wrong--…

November 20, 2024

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Critical Mass in teams: the data behind true inclusion

Critical Mass in teams: the data behind true…

October 30, 2024

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Leaders Read: A Month in the Country

Leaders Read: A Month in the Country

July 2, 2022

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Your Mindset for Q3 and 5 books you need for all transitions

Your Mindset for Q3 and 5 books you need for…

June 16, 2022

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The Grit Factor and Audacity

The Grit Factor and Audacity

May 11, 2022

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Greetings from The Grit Institute across the pond!

Greetings from The Grit Institute across the…

April 1, 2022

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The Grit Factor

The Grit Factor

March 1, 2022

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Getting through: nine steps to communicate well

Getting through: nine steps to communicate…

September 22, 2021

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What leaders need to know about post-pandemic leadership

What leaders need to know about…

September 1, 2021

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How Putting People First Strengthens Your Team

How Putting People First Strengthens Your…

April 9, 2021

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Three Things You Must Do To Get Diversity Right

Three Things You Must Do To Get Diversity…

March 30, 2021

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Grit: Going Back to the Foundation

Grit: Going Back to the Foundation

March 23, 2021

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This Military Mom’s ‘Grit’ Exercise Is Key to Surviving the Pandemic

This Military Mom’s ‘Grit’ Exercise Is Key…

March 17, 2021

Opinion: What you can learn from two prisoners of war about coping with the coronavirus pandemic’s challenges

Opinion: What you can learn from two…

March 17, 2021

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I was one of the first female fighter helicopter pilots in the US Army. Here's the technique I used to stay motivated while waiting for an assignment.

I was one of the first female fighter…

March 17, 2021

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The Most Important Trait for 2021

The Most Important Trait for 2021

March 17, 2021

Leadership Crisis Communications: How to do it right

Leadership Crisis Communications: How to do…

March 17, 2020

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Nine things new leaders need to know

Nine things new leaders need to know

May 23, 2016

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