Hanna Danielle Aguiero October 30,2014

ENG 1, W1-3R Prof. E.M. Gruta

Topic Outline:

Adversities can create a better leader of himself.

I. Description of adversity
A. makes people stronger
B. makes better leaders
C. is affected by a single biggest factor-grit

II. Description of grit

A. is way to come out stronger
B. helps maintain peoples stamina, determination and motivation
C. is a key to succeeding, leading, or managing through adversity

III. Strategies to develop grit

A. Be agile
1. asses situations
2. adapt strategies
3. adjust actions
B. Know your why
1. when the why becomes clear
2. how the why becomes easy
3. the why behind your challenge
C. Get emotional
D. Build the best team
E. Unplug often

IV. Some famous women leaders, facing tremendous challenges (adversities), who are
developing greater leadership skills as a result
A. GM CEO Mary Barra
B. US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen
C. German Chancellor Angela Merkel
D. IMF head Christine Lagarde