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TRANSFORM:  True transformation comes from pulling the learnings of The Grit Factor into your company with the book and online or facilitated learning through The Grit Institute. Going for Grit is available as an online offering for individuals, and can be licensed to companies as well.

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New from Harvard Business Review

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

With its gripping narrative and relatable takeaways, The Grit Factor is both inspiring and pragmatic, a book that will energize and enlighten current and aspiring leaders everywhere—whether male or female.
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The Grit Factor Book by Shannon Huffman Polson

Customized bulk orders of the Grit Factor available: contact lindsey.dietrich@hbr.org. Other bulk orders for your customers and organization from PorchlightBooks and Bookshop.

The Grit Factor Book by Shannon Huffman Polson

 

New from Harvard Business Review

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

With its gripping narrative and relatable takeaways, The Grit Factor is both inspiring and pragmatic, a book that will energize and enlighten current and aspiring leaders everywhere—whether male or female.
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Customized bulk orders of the Grit Factor available: contact lindsey.dietrich@hbr.org. Other bulk orders for your customers and organization from PorchlightBooks and Bookshop.