Polson, Shannon Huffman
The Grit Factor
- ISBN 13:
- 9781633697263
- author:
- Polson, Shannon Huffman
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Harvard Business Review Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 235mm / 156mm
- Genre:
- Zoology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World by Shannon Huffman Polson
This book brings together the stories of elite female leaders who have broken through barriers in some of the most challenging environments. From their own experiences as pilots and military leaders to their candid accounts of combat and career, these women share their insights on leadership that have forever changed their lives.
Polson's own journey, from climbing Denali at 19 to leading an Apache flight platoon on deployment, is woven together with the stories of other remarkable women who have achieved greatness in male-dominated fields. With storytelling flair and incisive analysis, Polson shares her life lessons and theirs, offering a unique perspective on what it takes for women to succeed in the most demanding roles.