Grit: Perseverance in the Face of Adversity on November 14

Do you ever feel like you want to give up on something because it’s too hard? How can you develop the inner strength necessary to achieve your long-term goals?

It turns out that grit – the perseverance that keeps us going – has a lot to do with it. In fact, it’s one of the best predictors of success. Period.

So, we all need more grit. But how do we get it?

Join NAWMBA Houston and Tulane University Freeman School of Business for an evening of inspiration and empowerment as women from diverse industries, backgrounds, and career stages discuss their challenges and how they were able to overcome in the face of adversity.

Panelists
Kim Denney, Managing Director, Newport Board Group; Former President, Air Liquide America

Kristine Klavers, Senior Vice President at Argus Consulting Services

Pat Pratt, President, Creative Consumer Research

Kimberlin Sturgis, Ph.D., Independent Change Agent; Former Manager of Curriculum, Children’s Museum of Houston

Erin McClarty, Social Impact Attorney