ACP293 What does it take for women to succeed in a male-dominated world? The Grit Factor author Shannon Polson.

by CarlValeri on August 17, 2020

the grit factor

Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest Shannon Polson, Army helicopter pilot, and author of The Grit Factor: What does it take for women to succeed in a male-dominated world?

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Talking Points:

  • Her passion for aviation.
  • Rewards and challenges of being one of the first women to fly the Apache Helicopter. 
  • How we can inspire others to follow her path and live their dream of a career in aviation.
  • The importance of perseverance. 
  • The inspiration behind her book The Grit Factor.
  • What readers will learn from the book.
  • Who should read The Grit Factor?
  • What would you tell aviators to help them on their journey to success?

Links Mentioned in This Podcast:

http://www.shannonpolson.com/ 

https://www.thegritinstitute.com/

The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World Kindle Edition 

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