Resilience: Navigating Life, Loss, and the Road to Success

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Part leadership guide and part grief memoir, Resilience is the inspirational story of Lisa Lisson, who triumphed over personal tragedy on her road to becoming the first female president of FedEx Canada.

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Lisa tells a courageous and powerful story of combining love, pragmatism, determination and passion to create a life in which, despite tragic adversity, she grows to become her best self both at work and at home and a role model for us all. Kathleen Taylor, Former President and Chief Executive Officer, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts What do courage, compassion and unbridled determination look like The answer can be found in Lisa Lissons Resilience. As the father of three girls, I often think of Lisa as a template for all that they might be able to achieve in life, even through very difficult times. Resilience is a must-read for anyone who wonders about the limits of the human spirit. John Derringer, Q107 Radio Lisa Lissons powerful memoir, Resilience, is proof positive that while were all subject to lifes hardships, the choices we make in response not only have the power to strengthen and renew us, but define who we are as human beings. Resilience is an inspiration to us all. Arlene Dickinson, CEO of Venture Communications I loved reading Lisas story it is so inspirational! With great life lessons, from her incredible positive outlook to her relentless preparation, goal setting, organization and visualization of success, there is something in here for every leader, man or woman, who wants to learn to be more effective, to meet their goals and to conquer challenges, whether personal or professional. Linda Hasenfratz, CEO, Linamar Corporation

Author Bio

Lisa Lisson is the president of FedEx Express Canada. She has been awarded a Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of her achievements and was inducted into the Womens Executive Network Top 100 Hall of Fame in 2015. She lives in Burlington, Ontario.