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I recently heard Shannon Huffman Polson give a keynote at the Frances Hesselbein Institute at the University of Pittsburgh. I was intrigued by her background and her belief that "to serve is to thrive". She is an author, a keynote speaker and founder of the online Grit Institute where individuals can take virtual courses to get in touch with their true purpose. Shannon is passionate about the need for workers at all levels to do deep inner work. Leaders need to lead with heart and commitment. Her Grit Triad consists of commitment, learning and launching which helps leaders build courage and resilience. Listen to Shannon's inspiring conversation with me, Rosemary Bova on my podcast Seeking Synergy.


Shannon Huffman Polson is the author of The Grit Factor: Courage,Resilience and Leadership in the Most Male Dominated Organization in theWorld, as well as the memoir North of Hope. She is the founder of The Grit Institute, a leadership institute committed to whole leader development, and host of The Grit Factor podcast.


As one of the first women to fly the Apache helicopter in the U.S. Army, leading line units on three continents, Polson combines her passion and firsthand experience in and study of leadership, grit purpose and story to address the needs of her clients in the face of challenge and change with world-class keynotes and executive education.


After serving for a decade in the armed services, Polson earned her MBA at the Tuck School at Dartmouth, and later her MFA. She went on to lead outstanding teams in the corporate world in the medical device industry and at Microsoft. 


To Learn more about Shannon, please visit:

Website:
https://www.thegritinstitute.com/

Book:
https://amzn.to/4cvpGya

Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/facing-the-wind/id1611668766

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcpleeDo9xXWkqau90yLHog

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shannonhpolson/

Download your free copy of The Grit Factor Manifesto!
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thegritinstitute.com/manifesto/&source=gmail&ust=1711204020310000&usg=AOvVaw1R7OPTrLxUjOtJAlxdpe_X

Join the newsletter Facing the Wind:
https://facingthewind.substack.com/


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https://www.bovaenterprises.com/


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Angela and I are known to have far reaching conversations about organizations and the people who inhabit roles in these companies. Both of us have a lot to say about the world of work. employees and corporate infrastructure. In this episode we discuss Work, Career and Talent with particular emphasis on Gen Zs. They seem to be purpose driven and want to have a life. How does this affect how they think about career-their career? How does this impact the corporation or business which has hired them?


Angela Finlay is Chief Human Capital Strategist at Windward Human Capital Management LLC. Angela Finlay was a former CHRO/Head of HR at organizations ranging from Global Fortune 150 to small start-up companies. She is a lecturer/adjunct professor in Leadership, Strategy & Human Capital Management, including Columbia University’s Master’s in Human Capital Management program and Fairleigh Dickinson University's Silberman School of Business.  She is also the author of the textbook Leading with Data-Driven Insights (January 2024).


To learn more about Angela K. Finlay,visit:


Website: www.windwardhcm.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/windwardhcm


Contact Info:
Phone: 201-787-5120


To learn more, visit:
https://www.bovaenterprises.com/


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In this episode I discuss with Dr. Hardison her dissertation research focussing on C Suite Executives thoughts and beliefs about wellness for themselves. We discuss how she selected the topic, and what her findings indicate. also how she intends to go about addressing the issues they presented.


Vivian holds a doctorate in human and organizational psychology and specializes
in self-care. Dr. Hardison is a certified professional coach and member of the Connecticut Chapter of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She teaches, develops workshops, and is the creator of a workshop series called ‘Live with Coach Viv.’ Since 2010, she has been a graduate course facilitator for the Northeastern Division of the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI), a teaching platform of Rotary International. She is a member of Paul Harris and the Bequest Society of Rotary International and is co-Chair of the Board of Ethics for her town. 


Dr. Hardison promotes evidence-based self-care interventions that contribute to improving the mental health of healthcare professionals.


Dr. Hardison believes Self-care is Healthcare and works alongside executives within healthcare organizations to identify and integrate suitable self-care practices. She is passionate about helping individuals and organizations remove obstacles that prevent them from achieving meaningful, productive experiences within and outside the workplace. Afterall, wellbeing is everybody’s birthright!


Contact Info:
www.vivianhardison.com 
vivian@vivianhardison.com


To learn more, visit:
https://www.bovaenterprises.com/


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In this podcast at the beginning of 2024 we introduce the Let's Be Peace initiative and discuss how each of us can be at peace ourselves. Kearen believes  peace starts from inside us and radiates outward. She recognizes what works for one may not work for another. Providing helpful tips individuals can use to either start on their journey to peace or deepen it.


Karen Lee Cohen, Host of Let's Be Peace Podcast and Founder of Crystal Pyramid Productions. Karen is an eight time regional Emmy winner, former Programming Director at WNBC-NYC. Her latest endeavor is the Let's Be Peace movement consisting of a podcast, website and soon to be book. Her passion is to provide people with a multitude of choices regarding how they can find and Let's Be Peace in their lives.


To learn more, visit:
https://www.bovaenterprises.com/


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In this episode I speak with two of the members of Gangstagrass their founder Rench, Dolio the Sleuth, and Sleevs their manager. The band combines bluegrass and hip hop into a new genre of music aimed at bringing joyful sounds into the world. Their songs are rich, both the words and the music played. Unable to sit still, they are trying to depolarize our society. You can listen to one of their songs at the conclusion of this podcast. guaranteed to bring a smile to your face this holiday season.


To learn more, visit:
https://www.bovaenterprises.com/


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In this episode we explore the concept of Future Humans and the idea that "we are all one". We discuss how we met, and what a future human is?  We also cover the "great turning" and the importance of individual raising of consciousness. The Earthwise Constitution developed by Anneloes Smitsman and Kurt Barnes is introduced and Carmen as a steward of it discusses how her business Transcendent Financial Planning is based upon the Constitution.


Dr. Carmen Delia Ortiz is a conscious business and holistic financial planning coach. She was awarded the MBA from Columbia Business School, served as advisor to the Small Business Administration, founded the US Hispanic Women Chamber of Commerce, and created three live personal finance radio shows in Miami, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Orlando, Florida.


For more information visit her LinkedIn profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarmendeliaortiz/


To learn more, visit:
https://www.bovaenterprises.com/


Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
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