Leadership Speaker Series: With Grit

Participants will be able to access the event using the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81782008331?pwd=dkFobi8veEh5eDIrbTJOL2NXT2JRZz09 Meeting ID: 817 8200 8331 Passcode: JCCC

With Grit

Guest Speaker: Saul Flores

From getting accepted to college to landing your dream job, grit is what makes us truly great. Regardless of our background, status, or intelligence, grit is the great equalizer. In this program, Saul Flores explains how students can harness the power of grit to work toward purpose-driven goals. Using storytelling, discussion, and practical exercises, students will feel empowered to develop gritty habits and use grit as a tool for navigating the college journey.

As a first-generation college student born into a family of sugarcane workers, Saul learned the power of grit at an early age. Upon arriving in America, his mother would juggle multiple jobs, and his grandmother would trade aluminum cans for coins to provide for Saul and his family. From experiencing personal hardship to navigating how to get into college, grit became key in Saul’s journey to achieving his goals.

We hope to see you at the live streaming in the CoLab (COM 100) or on Zoom!

Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending this program, students will:

• Be able to identify and understand the key aspects of grit,
• Walk away with an understanding of their own journey of grit,
• Learn how to develop gritty habits in their personal, academic, and professional lives, and
• Explore how developing a culture of grit in their respective communities can help with long-term success.