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Lara Jones is one of the most requested speakers on grit and is an award-winning Grit and Leadership Performance Expert, Keynote Speaker, Creator of the Global G.R.I.T. System™, Creator of the Grit Type Indicator™, Founder and CEO of two global businesses 'Be A Legend' and G.R.I.T. Global™, accomplished author, athlete and executive coach.
Originally from the UK and now residing in Arizona, US, Lara has a track record of skyrocketing companies into multimillion-dollar empires. She has been crowned the WORLDWIDE STEVIE™ Award Winner for “Woman of the Year,” “Female Entrepreneur of the Year,” “Female Executive of the Year,” and “Best Female Thought Leader of the Year” for her creation of the Global G.R.I.T. System™ and Grit Type Indicator™.
Lara works with Fortune 100 companies, the US military, celebrities, and executives to develop and enhance performance on multiple levels for leaders, teams, and entire organizations. She has been featured on numerous podcasts, worked with and spoken in front of many household names including Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, KPMG, Northwestern Mutual, Schlumberger and more. Lara has been featured by PBS Brainline for her grit and resilience facing the loss of
her youngest son and nearly her own life. As the renowned Global Grit GirlTM, Lara has channeled her deep expertise and research into creating the Global G.R.I.T. System™ that is unveiled in her book “Hunt or Be Hunted”. This innovative and tailored framework identifies the four pillars and “types” of grit, accompanied by a bespoke adoption process that transforms theory into action, creating a bespoke quadrant for grit. Lara guides you in both identifying your grit strengths through the Grit Type Indicator™ and honing your abilities across all dimensions of grit to achieve peak performance and unparalleled excellence through her proprietary Global G.R.I.T. System™. Lara is a wife to a US Marine and mother to young children, while also serving on the advisory board for Warrior Rising, a national non-profit organization helping veterans transition from military to entrepreneurship. She also sits on the committee for Dignity Health’s Foundation “Heaven Hummingbirds,” providing program development and emotional and psychological support for parents who have lost children.
G.R.I.T. Through it™ - The Science behind Success: (Exploring the core principles of my bespoke Global G.R.I.T. System™, including how it can help individuals develop resilience, perseverance, and determination in the face of challenges.)
Building a Gritty Mindset: (Discussing strategies and techniques for cultivating a gritty mindset, overcoming adversity, and staying motivated to achieve long-term goals.)
Leadership and Grit: (Explore the connection between grit and effective leadership, discussing how gritty leaders inspire and motivate their teams to achieve success.)
Resilience in Times of Crisis: (Offer insights and advice on how individuals and organizations can build resilience and adaptability to navigate through challenging times)
The Role of Discipline and Focus: (Discussing the role of discipline and focus in developing grit and achieving goals, providing practical tips and strategies for improving self-discipline and concentration.)
Grit in Sports and Athletics: (Explore how grit contributes to athletic performance and success)
Gritty Leadership Practices: (Showcasing examples of gritty leadership in action, highlighting successful leaders who embody the principles of resilience, determination, and perseverance).
Grit and Mental Health: (Discuss the relationship between grit and mental well-being, exploring how developing grit can enhance psychological resilience and coping skills.)
Grit in Education: (Exploring the role of grit in academic achievement and student success, discussing strategies for fostering grit and perseverance in the classroom.)
Grit and Entrepreneurship: (Examining how grit contributes to entrepreneurial success)
Gritty Parenting: (Offering tips and advice for parents on how to cultivate grit and resilience in their children, emphasizing the importance of teaching perseverance and determination from a young age.)
1. How did you push past the worst point in your life and still see the light everyday?
2. Can you share with us your journey and what inspired you to develop the Global G.R.I.T. System™?
3. What experiences or challenges in your life have shaped your understanding of grit and leadership?
4. What does G.R.I.T. stand for, and how does it translate into actionable strategies for individuals and leaders?
5. How do you define grit, and why is it essential for personal and professional success?
6. How can leaders cultivate a culture of grit within their teams or organizations?
7. How does grit contribute to effective leadership, and what qualities make a gritty leader?
8. In your opinion, what are some common misconceptions about grit and leadership?
9. How does adopting a growth mindset contribute to building grit, and how can individuals develop this mindset?
10. What strategies do you recommend for individuals to stay motivated and focused on their goals, especially during challenging times?
I have featured on many podcasts, with some bigger ones to be released over the next few months, this is one that published recently: The Wellness Driven Life Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EpcHWSfwGQ.
I am being featured on the NASDAQ billboard in NY Times Square for my recognition as a grit performance expert for an international award I won for this category.
I have had TV appearances and been featured by PBS.
Through social media channels (I have a loyal following on my LinkedIn, in particular and its growing substantially, everyday, and on my website www.larajones.com ).