The Grit Institute · Flagship Program

Leading with Grit

Build the courage, resilience and purpose to lead forward. The self-paced course built on The Grit Factor (Harvard Business Review Press).

Launch price through Nov 30Self-paced14-day guarantee
Shannon Huffman Polson in her Army flight suit

Why I Built It

Grit isn’t grinding harder. It’s going deeper.

As one of the first women to fly Apache helicopters in the U.S. Army, I learned early that grit isn’t optional. What I’ve learned since, writing The Grit Factor and working with leaders, is that grit can be taught, practiced and built.

Leading with Grit turns those lessons into practical steps you can use right away, through stories from women military leaders who each faced a double crucible: a demanding job, in places that didn’t always want them there.

Who It’s For

Leaders in transition, stepping into bigger roles or navigating uncertainty

High achievers who want to stop running on empty

Leaders of people, of change, of excellence, in any sector

The Grit Triad

Three phases, from The Grit Factor.

01

Commit

Understand yourself and your own foundations for leadership and grit.

02

Learn

Build your team, practice active listening, and form the mindset and habits that grow grit and resilience.

03

Launch

Stay grounded in the past, engaged in the present, and move toward the future with audacity, authenticity and adaptability.

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One week in, you’ve already transformed me. I used to look at myself through the lens of my limitations. Now I understand myself through the lens of strength and opportunity.

Eric, military veteran and executive leader

What’s Included

Everything you need to make it yours.

  • Self-paced video modules, about 15 hours in all
  • Story-based lessons from women military leaders
  • Downloadable worksheets and readings
  • Personalized action planning
  • A private online community
  • Leading with Grit certificate

Launch Price

$997 $497

Through November 30. Then $797.

Bonus: a private 30-minute call with Shannon on your own leadership challenge.

14-day guarantee: participate fully for two weeks; if it isn’t the right fit, we’ll refund you.

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Questions

Before you enroll.

When does it start?

The moment you enroll. Every module is open right away, and you go at your own pace.

How much time will it take?

About 15 hours in all. Many leaders take it a module or two a week.

Is it only for military leaders?

No. The stories come from the military; the framework works for leaders in any sector: corporate, nonprofit, entrepreneurial or public service.

Will I get personal attention?

Yes. Launch enrollees get a private 30-minute call with Shannon.

Can my team take it together?

Yes. For team seats or an organization license, get in touch.

Launch price ends November 30

Start leading with grit.

The course built on The Grit Factor, at your own pace, with a private call with Shannon.