What Inspired Me Most This Season

I’m inspired by…

Sarah Richardson’s hardcore dedication to her brand standards: if it’s not a match, it won’t do.

Lisa Lisson’s brave speech on the tough emotional journey she has taken alongside her steep rise through FedEx Express Canada’s corporate ranks.  Many people couldn’t handle both.

Shelley Broader’s speaking notes: an iPad with the clock ticking down from 30:00.  That was it.

The packed loft of well-heeled aspiring marketing mavens learning from Sandra Sanderson’s top tier career brands.

The parallels I draw from the season include… it takes nothing less than a firm commitment and absolute priority to get to the top of your dream.  If you want that level of success, follow the path, don’t get distracted, don’t dwell on the hardships, put one step in front of the other.  But it’s all possible.  We are all capable of incredible feats.  I believe we should keep pushing until we find out how much we’ve got.

These women of influence keep reminding me I can do more, with the grace and fire of a great leader.  And I can’t wait to see who inspires us next season.

What inspired you most? What are you looking forward to in the Fall season?