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October 26, 2020 23 mins

What if there was a simple way to develop the determination and grit that so many successful people have? Turns out, there is! Award-winning author Shannon Huffman Polson learned to develop courage, resilience, and leadership in the world’s most male-dominated organization. Learn how Shannon used determination and grit to advance her career and become one of the first women to fly Apache helicopters in the U.S. Army. 

 

What you’ll learn 

  • How to approach your long term goals with passion and perseverance  
  • The importance of harnessing grit in your career journey
  • How grit is one of the single biggest indicators of how likely you are to be successful in your endeavors.

 

Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com 

 

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