We will welcome distinguished guest Shannon Huffman Polson, Army veteran and award-winning author. Polson will discuss how grit and resilience are key to our success in a rapidly changing world and foundational to that work is the deep work of purpose. As one of the first women to fly the Apache helicopter in the U.S. Army, leading line units on three continents, Shannon Huffman Polson combines her passion and firsthand experience in and study of leadership, grit, purpose, and story to help others develop these important skills. In this lecture, she will expand on her work The Grit Factor to explore the science, practice, and spirit of purpose, providing tactical concepts that you can immediately bring into your own life and work.

The Hesselbein Forum Lecture Series features proven leaders and thoughtful scholars presenting state-of-the-art ideas focused on today’s key management challenges and opportunities. This event is co-sponsored by the Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security Studies. A complimentary lunch will be provided to all attendees, and undergraduate students can receive OCC credit by attending.