Podcast appearances and mentions of shannon polson

In this episode of the NEGOTIATEx podcast, Shannon Huffman Polson, founder of The Grit Institute, delves into the essence of grit, resilience, and purpose. Drawing from her diverse experiences in the military, academia, and corporate world, Shannon introduces practical exercises to cultivate grit, emphasizing the importance of reflecting on life's events to shape one's future narrative. Discussing resilience, she underscores the significance of commitment, embracing failures, and fostering a growth mindset. Additionally, Shannon accentuates the role of adaptability, active listening, and understanding one's purpose in negotiations and organizational success.

In this Veteran's Day special edition of the NEGOTIATEx podcast, Shannon Huffman Polson, a former U.S. Army Apache helicopter pilot and author of “The Grit Factor,” discusses her unexpected journey into the military through ROTC at Duke University. She highlights the invaluable ‘make-it-happen' mindset she acquired during her military tenure and how it bolstered her pursuits in academia, the corporate world, and nonprofit sectors. Additionally, Shannon delves into her definition of ‘grit' as “dogged determination in difficult circumstances” and shares personal stories emphasizing its significance. The podcast touches upon challenges faced by women in male-dominated fields and the importance of genuine inclusivity in leadership roles.

Losing weight isn't easy or particularly fun. Today Aline explores 10 things she wishes she knew BEFORE she lost 30 pounds.Are any of these true for you?Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

Listen to the final episode in our Training Systems series!In this episode Shannon breaks down the final systems, and we have a good chat about the application of this in your day to day.Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

If you're listening to this, you've either had a cheat meal (or several) or you're thinking about it.Tune in to hear our thoughts on  cheat meals, their purpose, and their alternatives.Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

We continue our series on Training Systems.If you missed part 1, be sure to listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1981710/13075361Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

Even wonder if you need supplements? This episode is here to take the guesswork out of that for you!Download Aline's free resource here: https://alinekaehler.eo.page/supplementsThank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

Welcome to a brand new fitness mini-series: Training Systems.There are different ways of training, and here we start to explore a few of them. This is Part 1. Stay tuned for Parts 2 and 3 coming up.Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

If you've ever had a coach, doctor or nutritionist hand you a list of "good and bad" foods, "slimming or fattening" foods, or worse... a detailed list of what to eat in every meal... you likely discovered that that didn't work for long.This Nutrition Stoplight strategy is fantastic and life-changing because YOU get to figure out what works for your life, your goals and your values. And you get to decide what to eat, and you get to learn and change.Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

We all WANT to get results, and we KNOW that consistency is important... but how do we do that??In this episode we help you understand why consistency matters, and how to get better at it.Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

If you've ever wondered if you're drinking enough water, if coffee counts as water, or if you are drinking too much, this episode is for you!Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

So you're stressed...One thing that easily gets set aside is taking care of your health. In this episode we break down two strategies - one for nutrition and one for fitness, to help you keep moving forward on your goals when life throws you a curveball.Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

You've done it before... you lost the weight only to have it come back.But why????You were probably missing an important link in the process. Here I break down what it really takes to have lasting fat loss, and this episode is PACKED with amazing information.For reference, download the PDF here: https://alinekaehler.eo.page/fatlossThank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

We know, that's a bold statement, but it's true! There are things we can work on that will absolutely change our health. For the full pdf, click here: https://alinekaehler.eo.page/biblicalThank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

This is a conclusion to our phases of training series. If you missed some, they are:Introduction: Season 2, Episode 13Training Phase 1: Season 2, Episode 15Training Phase 2: Season 2, Episode 17Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

We can hardly believe we've been doing this for a year!This is our celebration episode, and we look back on our favorite and most popular episodes, we celebrate YOU - where you are, and how you contribute to this space, and we look into the future.Thank you for being with us!Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

What to eat? How much? How bad will this be for my health? Is this a good food? Am I eating healthy enough? What's in this recipe?....The questions can be endless. In this episode Aline explores what food anxiety is, and gives us some resources to start conquering this.Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

Today we continue our phases of training series with Phase 2!If you missed the previous ones, here you go:Introduction: Click herePhase 1: Click hereThank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

What do we REALLY need to be healthy?In this episode we simplify and unpack what is really essential, why we keep getting caught up in the non essentials, and how to focus on what will actually make a difference.For the blog post that accompanies the episode, click here: https://www.alinekaehler.com/healthfoundation/Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

As we go through the Phases of Training series, today we take a deep dive into Phase 1: Stability.Shannon walks you through what it is, how long it lasts, and how to do it.Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

What do you REALLY need to be successful with your diet (and keep the weight off)?In this episode Aline tells you the 2 things that you absolutely need in your diet... no matter what you goal is.For the blog post, click here.Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

There are several phases to a fitness training, and in this episode we begin to explore these stages, as well as giving you tips on what to look for in your training!Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

Change happens in a cycle... and that's also true for fat loss.Today we explore what these stages are, and how you can get to the ultimate goal: definitive fat loss.Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

The million dollar question... is it worth it to hire a personal trainer? Are they just for the super rich, the celebrities or the body obsessed people?Check out what personal trainers actually do, a few myths around personal training, and benefits to personal training!Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

Feel like you lose the same 10 pounds over and over? Are you sick of dieting? Do you feel like every time you try to lose weight it gets harder?Stick around to understand WHY this is happening, and more importantly, what you can do about it!For the graphics I mention in the episode, go here: https://www.alinekaehler.com/body-fights-lossThank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

There's an underrated exercise that should really be part of your exercise routine, no matter if you're a beginner or all the way to pro.Listen to today's episode to figure out what it is, why it matters, and more importantly... how to actually add this to your day.Here's the link to Shannon's freebie video.Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

We've all heard a LOT about how what we eat, what we do, and even what we think will cause or cure cancer.Today we are joined by Dr. Krystle Zuniga to talk about the truths and lies about cancer and nutrition (and exercise).Follow Krystle on IG: @real.nutrition.scienceThank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

So you want to get into a fitness routine... but how do you do it?Today Shannon breaks down how we can get into a fitness routine and stick to it to achieve the results you want.Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

Maybe you can remember what it's like, or maybe that's exactly where you are.You have a health goal and you're on your own, no one is doing the same thing, chasing the same goal.How do you do it?Today I break down a few important things to put in place so that YOU can reach your goals, without a buddy to go with you every step of the way.Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

So you want to get into fitness... how does that work? What do you do?How long will it take for this to stick?Today Shannon talks about all this within the cycle of change.You don't want to miss it!Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

Are you gaining weight when you should be losing?Are you in starvation mode?What can you do about it?These and other questions answered in today's episode. Be sure to follow along on THIS LINK for all the graphics mentioned in the podcast.Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

How does exercise impact our quality of life?Do we all have the same 24hours in the day?How do we life a healthy lifestyle during the busiest seasons of our life?Tune in for one of our best conversations yet!Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

So it's January and you made a weight related resolution.Did you know that only 10% of people keep those? Well, to make sure that YOU have a shot at staying out of the 90%, here are my best tips on how to actually reach those weight and/or health goals you have.Let's do this!Thank you for listening. Stay in touch:The Core: www.practicethecore.comAline: www.alinekaehler.com | @aline_kaehlerShannon: www.repsandsetsfitness.com | @shannon.j.polsonThe Core podcast by Aline and Shannon is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any medical condition. Should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult your health practitioner. Copyright: Aline Kaehler & Shannon Polson 2023. May no be reproduced without written consent.

Shannon Huffman Polson is continuously challenging herself to move out of her comfort zone, whether it's by flying attack helicopters, climbing the tallest mountain in North America, or speaking in front of hundreds of people. This time, it's by moving with her family from Washington state to a village nobody's ever heard of in the mountains of France. And no, she does not speak French… yet, anyway.As one of the first women to fly Apache helicopters in the male-dominated U.S. Army, Shannon is a person who continuously chooses courage over comfort. Some of her accomplishments include leading two flight platoons, climbing Mount Denali, writing five award-winning books, and founding The Grit Institute.In this episode, we dive into Shannon's story of adventure and risk, including the challenges she faces and the successes that come along with them. She shares the struggles of moving abroad with young children, the tensions of integrating into a new culture, and how we can find a sense of belonging in an unfamiliar place.Sylvia and Shannon dig into what they wish they knew before moving abroad, why they did it, and what they've learned from their journeys so far. They also discuss the immense benefits of leaving your comfort zone, living on your own terms, and pursuing a fulfilling life.Topics Include:- How to find your sense of belonging- Overcoming loneliness to find confidence and inspiration- The difficulties of moving abroad with children- How shared challenges can bring us together- The ups and downs of learning a new language- Recognizing loss- The importance of stories for identity- And other topics…Shannon Huffman Polson is a helicopter pilot, author, scuba diver, mountain climber, keynote speaker, consultant, wife, mother, and much more. Known for being one of the first women to fly the Apache attack helicopter in the Army, she has made a way where there were none time and time again. Her most recent book, The Grit Factor, describes what a woman needs to succeed in a male-dominated world.After a decade in the armed forces, Shannon graduated from Dartmouth with her MBA. She has since worked as a keynote speaker, lecturer, and consultant for companies like Microsoft and the Guidant Corporation. Her latest adventure includes moving with her husband and two children from Washington state to the mountains of France on her quest to live the richest life possible.Resources Mentioned:The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World, by Shannon Huffman Polson: https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Factor-Resilience-Male-Dominated-Organization/dp/1633697266The Grit Institute: https://shannonpolson.com/about/the-grit-institute/^^Code for 15% off Shannon's Going for Grit Course: whenwomenfly  Connect With Shannon:https://linktr.ee/shannonhpolsonFamily Blog: https://painauchocolate.substack.com/Newsletter: https://facingthewind.substack.com/LinkedIn and Instagram @ shannonhpolsonStay Connected:Drop Us A Message on PodInbox: https://podinbox.com/whenwomenflyEmail: hello@whenwomenfly.comWebsite: https://www.whenwomenfly.com/Socials: @whenwomenflySignup for AIR BORN, our monthly newsletter! A letter from Sylvia will show up in your inbox, with links to her latest conversation

Merryl Tengesdal is an American retired career military officer and the first and only Black woman to fly the United States Air Force's U-2 spy plane used for specialized high-altitude reconnaissance missions. She is one of five women and three Black people to be in the U-2 program. She shares the plane's nickname, The Dragon Lady. . Tengesdal is a military veteran, aviator, and commander who served in both the US Navy and the US Air Force, as well as on combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. She served as Director of Inspections for The Air Force Inspector General from October 2015 through August 2017, retiring at the rank of United States Air Force Colonel with more than 3400 flight hours and 330 combat hours. . Her memoir is titled Shatter the Sky. . I met Merryl for the first time at an event in which we both participated at the Seattle Museum of Flight, and liked her immediately. She speaks with candor and humor about her experiences and lessons learned, and is passionate about connecting to support the next generation of leaders in and our of the skies.  . Give yourself the gift of listening in to our conversation— and forward it along to whomever might enjoy or benefit! . You're invited to join us for a FREE five part workshop: Sign up Here!     BOOKS & RESOURCES   Shatter the Sky: What going to the stratosphere taught me about self-worth, sacrifice, and discipline by Col Merryl Tengesdal (Ret.)   Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear   The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World

Just Like You: Mandy Hickson was one of the first women to fly the Tornado in the Royal Air Force, and flew combat missions over Iraq and Afghanistan. I talk to her about what motivated her as an ambassador today, what she worked through in her time in the RAF, the power and challenge of teams, and what she thought of the new Top Gun! And we laugh a lot. Hope you enjoy!

Joining Mark for this session are:ErikPetersonTateLitchfieldScottTodd The team takes turns sharing the qualities, skills and experience needed to overcome the inevitable challenges associated with business ownership. Do you have what it takes? Find out now. TIP OF THE WEEKScott: Go look up the book The Keys to Success by  BC Forbes. I read it in 2000. It's an old book, but a good old book. WANT TO LISTEN MORE?Did you like this episode? If so, tune into another one of our exciting episodes with special guest Shannon Polson as we discuss how to cultivate grit in your organization and personal life."Are you ready to learn more about land investing? Just click HERE to schedule a call.""Isn't it time to create passive income so you can work where you want when you want, and with whomever you want?"

Shannon Polson was one of Americas first female gunship pilots. We talk flying and that incredible aircraft but also climbing, losing loved ones and grit and resilience. After a childhood in Alaska, Shannon studied English literature and art history at Duke University then commissioned into the Army to fly Apache helicopters, serving on three continents and leading two flight platoons and a line company. In the midst of school and flying came skydiving, scuba diving, big-mountain climbing and long-course triathlons. She climbed Tim's dream mountain- Denali. Now she devotes her work to speaking, research and writing, as well as online and bespoke facilitated leadership journeys for leaders at The Grit Institute.   Shannon has an MBA from the Tuck School at Dartmouth, and an MFA in creative writing.     05:00       Shannon's background…. And swimming in Alaska! 07:20       What is ROTC in the US… and how does that allow you to fly Army helicopters? 09:00       Learning to fly helicopters…. Rub your tummy and pat your head! 11:10       What are the roles and responsibilities in an Apache gunship…. Tandem seated! 12:10       How do two pilots in the same aircraft collaborate and cooperative? 14:50       Ben talks about receiving air support in Afghanistan 17:20       Shannon's advice for women wanting to fly in the military 20:00       Shannon climbs Denali….. the story J 25:00       Tragically Shannon loses both of her parents …. the story L 28:00       Interlude- Information on The Resilience Retreat off Cairns 29:15       What is resilience to Shannon? 33:15       Ego and self efficacy…. And grit and resilience 37:50       Talking transferrable knowledge from the military into corporates 40:30       Advice on determining purpose in work- Paths to Purpose at Tuck School 43:20       How can we separate role and identity? 50:45       Shannon's Power Song!       External Links   The Grit Factor book by Shannon is here Shannon's LinkedIn More about Shannon from her Instagram   More About Us   www.unforgiving60.com   Email us at debrief@unforgiving60.com   Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & Linked In: @Unforgiving60     Music The Externals – available on Spotify Ben Frichot - available on Spotify    

Shannon Huffman Polson is the author of The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience and Leadership in the Most Male Dominated Organization in the World, and the founder of The Grit Institute, a leadership institute committed to ethical whole leader development with online and supported training. As one of the first women to fly the Apache helicopter in the U.S. Army, Polson combines her passion for creativity with firsthand experience in leadership and grit to deliver world-class training to companies and organizations.  After serving for a decade in the armed services, including leading two flight platoons and a flight company on three continents, Polson earned her MBA at the Tuck School at Dartmouth. She went on to lead outstanding teams in the corporate world as well at Guidant Corporation (later Boston Scientific) and Microsoft Corporation. www.shannonpolson.com www.thegritinstitute.com

In this episode I talk to Shannon Polson on how to use the Grit Factor in a changing world. As one of the first women to fly the Apache helicopter in the U.S. Army, leading line units on three continents, Polson combines her passion and firsthand experience in and study of leadership and grit to deliver world-class keynotes and training to companies and organizations on leadership and grit. Listen to her wisdom in this episode and learn how to use the Grit Factor to your advantage!

Today, we highlight Shannon Huffman Polson in the seventh installment of our Summer Series. Having gleaned insights from serving in one of the most male-dominated organizations in the world, Shannon has become a thought leader on the subject of grit. Shannon teaches how to cultivate grit and resilience through introspection and knowledge of self.Shannon was one of the first women to fly an Apache helicopter for the US Army, and has since gone on to become an author and keynote speaker.In this episode, Sylvia and Shannon talk a lot about grit, what it is, how it is built and what the soft underbelly looks like. How do we face challenges and with enough determination, get to the other side. This is a conversation about reflection and self awareness as the means to understand our personal values and writing with self-study as a tool for engaging the complex emotions and stories that steer our lives. Grab the pen of fate to rewrite your story, your mindset and your future!Topics Include:Growing up in AlaskaDefining "grit"The Grit Triad– Commit, Learn, LaunchHow we can develop grit like a muscleRaising gritty kidsWhy grit is not a sustainable operating mode and mindsetThe evolving literature on grit and resilienceDiscovering and aligning with our core valuesShannon's course on grit and the Grit InstitueAnd other topics...Shannon Huffman Polson studied English Literature and art history at Duke University. She became one of the first women to fly Apache helicopters, serving on three continents and leading two flight platoons and a line company. During school and flying, she pursued skydiving, scuba diving, big-mountain climbing and long-course triathlons. Polson earned her MBA at the Tuck School at Dartmouth, and then later earned a MFA in Writing in Seattle Pacific University.  More recently, Shannon founded The Grit Institute where she coaches people on developing grit in careers and workplaces. She lives with her family in rural Washington state where they experienced the hardship of a wildfire in July 2021 which spared her home and garden but scorched the surrounding beloved land.Connect with Shannon:Website – https://www.shannonpolson.com/North of Hope by Shannon Huffman PolsonThe Grit Factor by Shannon Huffman PolsonEmail hello@whenwomenfly.com for GOING FOR GRIT Discount CodeAdditional Resources:Angela Duckworth's work on grit–https://angeladuckworth.com/https://characterlab.org/Book - Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance  Carol Dweck's work on growth mindsethttps://www.mindsetworks.com/Want to connect? Visit us online and signup for the monthly WWF newsletter!Website – https://www.whenwomenfly.com/Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest – @whenwomenflyEmail – hello@whenwomenfly.com

Shannon Polson is a leadership speaker, author, and the founder of The Grit Institute, a leadership consulting company. Unlike many leadership training companies, The Grit Institute's approach stems f

Shannon Polson is a leadership speaker, author, and the founder of The Grit Institute, a leadership consulting company. Unlike many leadership training companies, The Grit Institute's approach stems f

To help us all think about how to go about cultivating more grit I wanted to talk to a pro, so I reached out to Shannon Huffman Polson, the youngest woman ever to climb Mt. McKinley, one of the first women to be trained to fly an Apache helicopter during her time serving in the Army and author of The Grit Factor.  

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Our guest today is the amazing Shannon Huffman Polson. Shannon Huffman Polson is the author of The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience and Leadership in the Most Male Dominated Organization in the World, and the founder of The Grit Institute, a leadership consultancy committed to whole leader development and a focus on grit and resilience. As one of the first women to fly the Apache helicopter in the U.S. Army, leading line units on three continents, Polson combines her passion and firsthand experience in and study of leadership and grit to deliver world-class keynotes and training to companies and organizations on leadership and grit. After serving for a decade in the armed services, Polson earned her MBA at the Tuck School at Dartmouth and led outstanding teams in the corporate world at Microsoft. Polson lives with her husband and two boys in Washington State.Follow Shannon on LinkedIn For Booking inquiries, contact shannon@thegritinstitute.com###If you love this podcast please share it with friends, family and co-workers and leave a 5-star review! We would also love to hear from you on LinkedIn and invite you to join our online community We Thrive Together where we are creating a safe place to talk about anxiety and mental health at work. ###Your hosts, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton have spent more than two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams. Their work is supported by research with more than a million working adults across the globe.They are authors of multiple award-winning Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, and Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. They have been called “fascinating” by Fortune and “creative and refreshing” by The New York Times. Gostick & Elton have appeared on NBC's Today Show, CBS 60 Minutes, and are often quoted in Fast Company, Newsweek and the Wall Street Journal. Learn more about their Executive Coaching practice at TheCultureWorks.com. To book Adrian and Chester to keynote at your event, contact christy@thecultureworks.com ### A shout out to our wonderful sponsor, LifeGuides. LifeGuides is a peer-to-peer community that helps people navigate through their day-to-day stressors by providing a place of empathy, listening, wisdom and support with a Guide who has walked in your shoes, experiencing the same challenge or life experience as you. We have a special offer for A@W Community from LifeGuides. It's this easy -  Schedule a demo and drop Healthy2021 in the “Any Questions?” box and receive 2 FREE months service.

Shannon Huffman Polson is author of The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience and Leadership in the Most Male Dominated Organization in the World (Harvard Business Review Press) and an in-demand speaker who presents to audiences worldwide on leadership and grit. As one of the first women to fly the Apache helicopter in the U.S. Army, Polson led three line units on three different continents before earning her MBA at the Tuck School at Dartmouth and leading teams in the corporate world at Microsoft. She later earned her MFA. Her first book is North of Hope: A Daughter's Arctic Journey. Polson and her family live in Washington State. Shannon and I discuss her book, her influences, her experiences (both good and bad) that shaped her life, and dig deep into what grit is and how important it is in leadership and life. To learn more about Shannon and all that she offers, visit her website here: https://www.shannonpolson.com/

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/ Book Recommendation: West with the Night by Beryl Markham This podcast is brought to you by Fortis Et Fidelis. Honoring the brave and faithful service of our fallen by creating and providing memorial coins for families of the fallen . The free will never forget! Join our Community at Brave and Faithful Visit our website Fortis Et Fidelis Follow, Like, Subscribe to Fortis Et Fidelis: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Listen to the Brave and Faithful Podcast: Amazon Apple Spotify Google --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fortis-et-fidelis/support

Episode #53:  Have you ever wanted to be more courageous and take that leap into the unknown because you know there is something more in store for you?  Shannon Polson has done that throughout her life and is now teaching others how to be more resilient in the face of fear.  From moving across the country for college to selecting one of the most unlikely positions in the Army for a female, fear did not get in her way.  Shannon has documented that path in her book and shares some of the tangible tips, anyone of us can use to have more grit and accomplish what we really want in life.  She is inspirational and entertaining in this interview.  Don't miss out!Bio:Shannon Huffman Polson is the author of The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience and Leadership in the Most Male Dominated Organization in the World, and the founder of The Grit Institute, a leadership institute committed to whole leader development and a focus on grit and resilience. Polson is one of the first women to fly the Apache helicopter in the U.S. Army and a veteran of the corporate world in the medical device and technology industries.Contact Shannon:WebsiteLinkedInBuy her book!

Shannon Huffman Polson is the author of The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World, and the founder of The Grit Institute, an institute committed to whole leader development with a focus on grit and resilience. As one of the first women to fly an Apache helicopter in the US Army and to lead line units on three continents, Shannon now shares her firsthand experience and knowledge with world-class companies and organizations like Gradient Corporation, Boston Scientific, and Microsoft. 

We need more resilience – more adaptability, agility and grit. But how? Tune in to hear from the experiences of one of the first female helicopter pilots in the US Army and the experiences of people she has worked with plus how to develop more grit in your own career and in your life.

We need more resilience – more adaptability, agility and grit. But how? Tune in to hear from the experiences of one of the first female helicopter pilots in the US Army and the experiences of people she has worked with plus how to develop more grit in your own career and in your life.

Great, informative interview with Shannon Polson, one of the first female attack helicopter pilots in the US Air Force. We discuss her journey, and her new book in which she shares insights from other women who have also broken records and achieved new successes. At age nineteen, Shannon Huffman Polson became the youngest woman ever to climb Denali, the highest mountain in North America. She went on to reach the summits of Mt. Rainier and Mt. Kilimanjaro and spent more than a decade traveling the world. Yet it was her experience serving as one of the Army's first female attack helicopter pilots, leading two Apache flight platoons-- taking one on deployment to Bosnia-Herzegovina-- and a line company in Korea, that she learned the lessons of leadership she would take with her for the rest of her life. Where did these insights come from? From her own crucibles of experience – and from other women. Writing The Grit Factor, Polson made it her mission to connect with an elite pack of tough, impressive female iconoclasts who shared their candid stories of combat and career. This decorated slate of leaders includes Heather Penney, one of the first female F-16 pilots who was put on a "suicide mission" for 9/11; General Ann Dunwoody, first female four-star general in the Army; Amy McGrath, first woman Marine to fly the F/A-18 in combat and a 2020 candidate for the US Senate – and dozens of other unstoppable women who got there first, including Polson herself. These women led at the highest levels in the most complicated, challenging, and male-dominated organization in the world. Polson brings these voices together, sharing her own life lessons and theirs with storytelling flair, keen insight, and incisive analysis of current, relevant research. See more on her website http://www.shannonpolson.com/ and on her twitter account https://twitter.com/aborderlife

My guest today is Shannon Huffman Polson. She served as one of the first women to fly the Apache helicopter in the US Army. In addition to her military service, she is the founder of the Grit Institute and speaks frequently on topics related to leadership, courage, resilience, and grit. The topic is her book The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Growing up in Alaska The Grit Women Climber Climbing Summits Grit and Resilience Intense Grit System The Pilot of Apache Helicopter Women Attack Pilots Grit is a Skill Grit Mindset Women in the Military Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

In this edition of the Security Speaking podcast, we explore workplace diversity with ISC West keynote Shannon Polson, a former U.S. Army Apache helicopter pilot and founder of the GRIT Institute.

In this episode you will learn about how men can be great allies to women and how we can build a better culture (both at work and at home) of inclusivity and equity, while also preserving the values of masculine and feminine qualities. For this episode I interviewed Shannon Huffman Polson. She is one of the first women to fly Apache combat helicopters in the U.S. Armed Forces, where she served on three continents and led two flight platoons and a line company. Recently she turned her attention to the study of leadership, as author of The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience and Leadership in the Most Male Dominated Organization in the World, and founder of The Grit Institute, with robust training in leadership and grit dedicated to whole-leader development in times of challenge and change.

Episode SummaryWhen taking off in an Apache helicopter you turn into the wind and face that wind head-on ... and that is how Shannon Polson takes on life. A fighter pilot, mountain climber, and author, Shannon is the embodiment of grit, whose energy and personal story inspires others to change, overcome, and transform. Syd talks with his former student about her unique military experience, family tragedy, and navigating life, in this episode of The Sydcast.Syd FinkelsteinSyd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life. Shannon Polson After eight years in uniform as one of the Army's first women Apache pilots, Shannon Huffman-Polson never stopped looking for challenges. She climbed high mountains, raced long-course triathlons, and took journeys to Alaska's Arctic, all epic in their challenge emotionally and physically. For three years, she has interviewed women in the vanguard of their military fields as research for The Grit Factor to better understand shared stories and lessons in leadership and grit to inspire other leaders in ways she would have liked to be inspired herself. The Grit Institute is a culmination of that work toward the mission of providing resources for leaders at all levels, especially those in transitions or navigating change.Insights from this episode:Details on why Shannon joined the Army, growing up in Alaska, and what it was like to be stranded while climbing Denali, North America's tallest peak.The strategy Shannon used to become the first female attack helicopter pilot and what it was like to fly missions.Benefits of her unique military experience that translated to providing mentorship and leadership to other women through personal interaction and her books.How to define grit for yourself, what it takes to get it, and how to use it.Benefits of telling your story your way and creating a narrative that makes you stronger. Quotes from the show: On working in the military: “I worked with some of the absolute best people that I ever hope to know and ever hope to work with and I also worked with some of the worst.” – Shannon PolsonOn leaving the military: “It was very hard to not be somewhere where I felt like I was making a difference and responding.” – Shannon Polson“My experience is, possibly, now a little bit dated. It's certainly very unique for having been one of the first women to enter into army attack aviation.” – Shannon Polson “Absolutely no question that grit is innate to every single one of us and that grit is a trainable skill and I think that's been proven again and again.” – Shannon Polson“Whatever our level [of skill] is when it comes to being an effective leader or a creative person … you can get more, you can learn how to extend that.” – Syd Finkelstein“The ecosystem that supports grit is something that we all need to pay attention to and be able to determine as well.” – Shannon Polson“Stories are so fundamental to how we think about the world and who we are.” – Syd FinkelsteinOn telling our own story: “It really is just integral, quite frankly, to everything that we do and everything that we are, whether or not we recognize it. To recognize it means to claim the potential to change it.” – Shannon Polson“We often don't see the truth in our own stories without a little bit of help.” – Shannon Polson“We all create our masks in life and we're different types of people in different situations and this whole thing [COVID-19] has stripped it away to our fundamentals.” – Syd Finkelstein“Nothing ever happens by just doing what everybody tells you to do.” – Syd FinkelsteinStay Connected: Syd FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The Sydcast Shannon PolsonWebsite: www.thegritinstitute.comWebsite: www.shannonpolson.comTwitter: @ABorderLifeBook: The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the WorldBook: North of Hope: A Daughter's Arctic JourneySubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry (www.podcastlaundry.com)

Shannon Huffman Polson, CEO of the GRIT Institute, discusses how "grit" (determination and courage) can enable us to lead more effectively. Shannon is the author of best-selling book, The GRIT Factor. www.shannonpolson.com

The Empowering Women in Industry Awards - August 1, 2020 - will be live-streamed on the Empowering Women in Industry Facebook page!!    Episode 11 (Season 2) of the Empowering Women Podcast GUEST: Shannon Polson, The Grit Factor | Twitter, LinkedIn BIO: Shannon Huffman Polson has worked with leaders in industries across the country and around the world on managing change, building leadership and grit, and planning for diversity. Polson is founder and CEO of The Grit Institute, a leadership development organization dedicated to the whole leader approach to ethical and people centered performance in times of change and challenge. Reach out for instruction for you and your organization online, and discuss supplementation by live webinars, and keynotes to ensure your team has what it needs to succeed. Polson is the author of The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience and Leadership in the Most Male Dominated Organization in the World, forthcoming from Harvard Business Review Press in September 2020.   Notable Episode Quotes: “When you take care of your people, they take care of the mission.” “Leadership is a sacred trust.” “The only way you can bring your full self to work is by addressing the needs of your full self.” “A leader is responsible for setting the vision. They're responsible for connecting people to purpose.” “Setting some sort of vision for your people is still important, even if we don't know what the long-term looks like. And I think that is both the opportunity and the responsibility of a leader today.” -- Shannon Polson on being a leader during a time of #Covid19 “And I love that word ‘audacity' because it's really being willing to go out and take risks, and know that sometimes you're going to fail and that it's not failure that matters but what you do with it that counts. You're going to fall. You're going to fail and you get up one more time than you fall down. That's the key to success, right?” Additional Links and Resources: Support Shannon's initiative to build a local library by visiting: https://www.winthroplibraryfriends.org/ Shannon's Medium Post about Karen Baetzel Battle Axe Consulting - Karen Baetzel Books: The Grit Factor by Shannon Polson   The Excellence Dividend by Tom Peters