About this episode
S4:E111🎙️ LIVE with CPT Shannon Huffman Polson, U.S. Army Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ 🌟 Season 4:Episode 111🎙️ LIVE with CPT Shannon Huffman Polson, U.S. Army — Leadership, Grit & Purpose ✨ “Grit is not about being perfect. It’s about being committed.” ✨ “Courage is the ability to move forward even when fear screams at you to stop.” ✨ “Every leader must anchor to purpose before they can lead others through uncertainty.” Mark your calendars! You do NOT want to miss this conversation with one of the most trailblazing leaders of our time — CPT Shannon Huffman Polson, U.S. Army, one of the first women to fly the Apache attack helicopter, bestselling author of The Grit Factor, and Founder/CEO of The Grit Institute. 📅 Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM PT (San Francisco / Seattle) | 3:00 PM ET (Washington, D.C.) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] Guest: CPT Shannon Huffman Polson, U.S. Army LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonhpolson/ ⸻ 💡 What You Will Learn… ✨ How to build unstoppable grit in high-pressure, high-visibility roles — from the cockpit to corporate leadership. ✨ Leadership through adversity: what Shannon learned as the only woman among 120 Apache pilots in her regiment. ✨ Purpose as the leader’s true North Star — and why it matters now more than ever. ✨ Lessons from The Grit Factor you can apply TODAY as a Naval junior officer or Silicon Valley senior engineer. ✨ How purpose, storytelling, and vulnerability strengthen culture, trust, and mission readiness. ✨ Why “Commit + Learn + Launch” is the most important leadership formula for 2026 and beyond. ✨ Shannon’s powerful insights for veterans transitioning into business, tech, and entrepreneurship. This is a masterclass in courage, clarity, and command presence. ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! ✨ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country! ✨ What is one thing you are grateful for today? ✨ Got leadership or networking questions for Shannon? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE during the show! ⸻ 👇 Your Turn — After the Episode: ✨ What are your three takeaways from this conversation? ✨ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ✨ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who needs this message. ❤️🙏🏾 ⸻ This is not just an interview — it’s a leadership moment. A grit moment. A purpose moment.